The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

Office Hours: Betting on Alibaba, When to Sell Your Start-Up, and Going to College Abroad

Sep 20, 2021
The podcast delves into the investment landscape of Alibaba amidst China's regulatory challenges, exploring its growth potential. It offers strategic insights on when to sell a start-up, highlighting personal circumstances and market trends. The discussion also contrasts high earners with those achieving true financial security through discipline. Additionally, it examines the shifting educational landscape in China and the rising interest among U.S. students in studying abroad, making for a compelling conversation on navigating these changes.
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ADVICE

Investing in Chinese Tech

  • Consider buying a basket of Chinese internet stocks like Alibaba.
  • These stocks are undervalued due to regulatory concerns, presenting a buying opportunity.
ADVICE

Selling Your Company

  • Prioritize financial security when deciding to sell a company.
  • If an offer provides financial security, accept it, even if it means sacrificing potential future gains.
ANECDOTE

Vicente Foods Memories

  • Scott Galloway worked at Vicente Foods as a teenager and was struck by people's generosity.
  • A woman, possibly from Bewitched, gave him a $10 tip, a significant amount in the mid-80s.
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