The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

How Introverts Can Succeed in Business, Navigating Class Differences, and Employee Equity

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Dec 8, 2025
Discover how introverted founders can thrive in business despite not being natural salespeople. Scott Galloway explores the challenges of dealing with class insecurities when surrounded by wealth. He emphasizes the importance of offering early employees real ownership through equity and explains smart strategies for aligning team motivations. Learn about the power of teamwork and how blending technical and social skills can lead to success. This episode addresses practical solutions for building equitable workplace dynamics.
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ADVICE

Find A Complementary Co-Founder

  • Find a co-founder who complements your weakness in pitching and networking.
  • Hire or partner with a confident front person so your technical product can scale.
ANECDOTE

Partnerships Fueled Early Ventures

  • Scott Galloway recounts starting businesses with partners who complemented his skills.
  • He credits repeated partnerships for creating companies where one plus one equals three.
ADVICE

Address Class Insecurity With Therapy

  • If class resentment erodes your confidence, seek therapy to unpack deeper issues.
  • Use online therapy platforms to work through insecurity rather than internalizing resentment.
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