RiskReversal Pod The Harsh Reality for Gen Z Investors with Ed Elson of Prof G Markets
Dec 17, 2025
Ed Elson, host of the Prof G Markets and First Time Founders podcasts, shares insights on the challenges Gen Z investors face. He discusses their unique relationship with meme stocks and cryptocurrencies, driven by storytelling and limited economic options. Elson emphasizes the importance of understanding AI's impact on job markets and the need for workers to develop unique human skills. They also explore the balance between hype and practicality in AI investments, highlighting the generational shift in investment strategies.
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From Intern To Daily Co-Host
- Ed Elson leveraged a warm intro to intern for Scott Galloway and gradually earned more responsibility.
- That internship evolved into co-hosting and daily podcast work after proving value and persistence.
Get In By Giving Value Persistently
- Identify people you genuinely admire and find ways to provide value to them.
- Be persistent and offer to do anything to earn an opportunity, even if it feels risky.
The 'Wow Test' For Business Storytelling
- Ed Elson says every data point should pass a 'wow test' to justify sharing it.
- Storytelling converts dry business facts into memorable, actionable narratives.