Google is now facing antitrust scrutiny at a level it's never experienced before, from both sides of the political aisle. Which means we’re in an unprecedented moment that could define the company, our economy, and our daily lives for years to come. In our season finale, we explore the arguments for and against breaking up or regulating Google. And we explai ... Show More
Aug 2024
Disney is a Tech Company?
Streaming didn’t just change the way consumers watched movies and TV shows, it reconfigured how media giants operated, and how they saw themselves. If tech companies were disrupting old business models, perhaps Disney’s best move was to join the crowd. In our final episode, we lo ... Show More
38m 9s
Aug 2024
Disney is Bob Iger's Company
The Walt Disney Company has been led by eight different men in its century of existence. But few would object to the idea that only three have really mattered. Walt Disney, Michael Eisner, and Bob Iger have all made lasting impacts on the company, but how these executives went ou ... Show More
40m 55s
Jul 2024
Disney is a Cinematic Universe Company
Marvel and Star Wars are the crown jewels of Disney’s empire. They’re the highest-grossing movie franchises in history, with devoted fan bases and expansive IP universes, but right now, both are in a bit of a slump. As Disney asked for more and more content to satisfy its busines ... Show More
41m 37s
May 2023
We just can’t shake nostalgic tech
Pagers are still buzzing, and flip phones won’t hit the junkyard without a fight. Plus: The EU fines Meta, TikTok sues Montana, Amazon’s wild palm scanning tech, and a whole lot more.
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12m 40s
Feb 2024
Tech job interviews are getting insane
Tech job interviews are getting harder. Not only that, but the processes seem to gain more levels and more days every year. Amid mass layoffs in the tech industry, it’s a strange time for prospective employees, but is there a solution for this interview madness or will AI land a ... Show More
12m 25s
Dec 2014
TIP 013 : How Billionaire's Larry Page and Sergey Brin Built Google (Investing Podcast)
In this episode of The Investor's Podcast, we have a discussion about Google and the book, In The Plex. If you ever wanted to know more about the Google founders, Larry Page and Serga Brin, or how Google makes money, you'll definitely enjoy this episode.
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49m 54s
May 2024
Prof G Markets: Bob Iger’s Bad Day, Trump Media’s Fraudulent Auditor, and Uber’s Venture Investments
Scott shares his thoughts on Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery’s latest earnings and what they mean for the streaming space. He then reflects on the implications of Trump Media’s auditing firm being charged with fraud. Finally, Scott and Ed discuss Uber’s Q1 earnings and why the ... Show More
43m 7s
Oct 2023
797. Insights: Is being a fast follower a bad thing?
Our expert hosts, David M. Brear and Jason Bates, get together to discuss the concept of fast following. Its something we here from people a lot, but is it always a bad thing? How can you get it right, what are the pitfalls to avoid getting it wrong, and what is the impact on the ... Show More
42m 22s