Jonathan Knee, a Columbia Business School professor and senior advisor at Evercore, delves into the misuse of the term 'platform' in tech. He questions whether brands like Sweetgreen truly fit the bill. The conversation critiques market valuations and regulatory challenges for giants like Amazon and Google. Knee discusses how students today are shifting career aspirations from finance to tech startups, emphasizing the need for experience and mentorship. He also highlights the resilience of the new generation in navigating an evolving tech landscape.