Prof G Markets: Nike’s Dramatic Downfall & Britain’s Road to Economic Recovery

Follow Prof G Markets: Apple Podcasts Spotify  Scott and Ed open the show with a discussion around why Microsoft and Apple have relinquished their board observer seats at OpenAI. Then Scott breaks down Nike’s fall from dominance, shares some insight from when Nike was a client at L2, and considers if the stock is a … Read more

Global Elections, Foreign Affairs, and National Security — with Admiral James Stavridis

Admiral James Stavridis, a retired four-star U.S. naval officer, and currently Partner and Vice Chairman of Global Affairs for The Carlyle Group, joins Scott to discuss foreign affairs and the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.  Scott opens with his thoughts on Biden remaining in the race.  Algebra of Happiness: be open-minded.  Subscribe to … Read more

Why China Dominates the EV Market, How We Operate the Prof G Media Business, and How to “Rich”

Scott speaks about the Chinese EV market, specifically how China has an advantage in the EV race due to costs. He then discusses Prof G Media’s business model and why he hasn’t moved the show behind a paywall. He wraps up with advice to someone who has suddenly come into a significant amount of wealth.  … Read more

Prof G Markets: How the Debate Moved the Market & Wall Street’s Take on Trump – with Josh Brown

Josh Brown, co-founder and CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, fills in for Scott to talk about how the markets reacted to the Presidential debate. Then Josh and Ed discuss how Trump and Biden presidencies could impact investors and Josh breaks down why he isn’t concerned about Trump’s potential tariffs on China.  Follow Prof G Markets: … Read more

First Time Founders with Ed Elson – This Founder Raised $900M to Power the Grid

Ed speaks with Mateo Jaramillo, Co-Founder and CEO of Form Energy, an energy storage and manufacturing company. They discuss how his experience at divinity school led him to start the company, what his experience working at Tesla was like, and why innovation in energy storage is so imperative to help save the planet. Learn more … Read more

The Defense Industry, Greatness Is in the Agency of Others, and What to Do When Your Partner Makes More Money Than You

Scott speaks about the defense tech industry, specifically why he believes it is a great business. He then discusses how greatness is in the agency of others, particularly in the context of the workplace. He wraps up with advice to a listener about how to act if your partner makes more money than you.  Music: … Read more

Prof G Markets: Rivian and Volkswagen’s New Partnership + Scott’s Tax Strategy

Scott shares his thoughts on Volkswagen’s investment in Rivian and why he thinks the electrical vehicle industry is entering the “Valley of Death”. Then Scott and Ed discuss JPMorgan’s tax management business and Scott breaks down different tax avoidance strategies he thinks more young people should know about.  Follow our new Prof G Markets feed: … Read more