Decoder with Nilay Patel Recode Decode: Scott Galloway
May 8, 2020
Scott Galloway, an NYU professor and co-host of Pivot, shares his insights on the disruptive potential in healthcare and higher education. He discusses his new show on Vice TV, shedding light on media’s evolving landscape, and critiques higher ed elitism while advocating for reforms like abolishing tenure. Galloway also anticipates how COVID-19 will reshape cities and industries, emphasizing the role of big tech in revolutionizing healthcare. The conversation is peppered with humor and personal reflections, making it both engaging and thought-provoking.
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Galloway's Recode Decode Debut
- Kara Swisher saw Scott Galloway at DLD and found him funny.
- This led to Galloway's first appearance on Recode Decode, which launched his media career.
Television's Decline and Galloway's Motivation
- Ad-supported linear television is declining, resembling a dying retail landscape.
- Galloway's motivation for doing the Vice TV show is primarily ego and maintaining relevance.
Winners and Losers and Galloway's Ambition
- Galloway's "Winners and Losers" video series at Gartner got shut down due to its controversial nature.
- His goal is to be the most influential thought leader in business history, like Peter Drucker.
