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Apr 2022
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Office Hours: The Tesla Phone, Apple’s E...

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Scott answers a question on whether Elon Musk could capture a competitive share of the smartphone market with a Tesla phone. He then shares his thoughts on why Apple is moving into the B2B space, and offers advice to someone deciding between pursuing a traditional college degree or a bootcamp certification.

Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic

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