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Mar 2022
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CNN+, Investing Platforms, and the Retur...

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Leif Abraham, the co-CEO of Public.com, joins Scott to discuss the state of play regarding the fintech investment space and Public’s overall business strategy. 

Scott opens with his thoughts on how the state of the IPO market is a forward-looking indicator of what’s about to happen to the streaming industry. He also shares his thoughts on CNN’s new subscription product, CNN+.

Algebra of Happiness: knowing when to deescalate.  

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