Squawk Pod The Orange Pill with Mike Novogratz & President Trump vs. Tim Cook 5/16/25
May 16, 2025
Yale professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, an expert on corporate governance, weighs in on President Trump's remarks about Apple CEO Tim Cook, revealing tensions between corporate and political leaders. Mike Novogratz, a seasoned crypto advocate, discusses the increasing mainstream acceptance of blockchain as his company goes public. The conversation also touches on trade policies affecting U.S. businesses, the rising influence of cryptocurrency among younger investors, and the implications of ongoing developments in tech and finance.
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Enhance iOS Parental Controls
- Apple should improve parental controls on iOS to better protect children from excessive screen time.
- The controls need to be simpler and more effective, allowing parents more authority over device usage.
Avoid Confrontation with Hardliners
- CEOs should avoid engaging with hardliners like Peter Navarro and instead work through established trade representatives.
- Collective, calm negotiation is more effective than confrontational tactics with the administration.
Managing Trump-CEO Relations
- CEOs must carefully manage their relationship with Donald Trump by avoiding direct confrontation and using collective action.
- Tim Cook exemplifies this by responding quietly and not putting the president in a corner, which avoids escalation.