The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway Office Hours: Income Inequality, Executive MBAs, ESG, and the Future of Smart Homes
May 3, 2021
Explore the booming smart home industry, where nearly half of American households now embrace technology. Discover insights into how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors are reshaping corporate behaviors and influencing investments. Delve into the value of an MBA, questioning whether high earners truly benefit from these programs. Unpack the troubling rise of income inequality, highlighted by the striking contrast between CEO salaries and average workers. Join the conversation on how to foster a robust middle class in today's economy.
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Smart Home Focus
- Focus on voice control for smart homes, as it's the future.
- Screens will become less important than voice interaction.
Smart Home Industry Growth
- The smart home industry will grow as people spend more time and money at home.
- This increased investment presents opportunities for non-tech brands in the home sector.
Sound System Simplification
- Scott Galloway used complicated sound systems with poor interfaces.
- He simplified by switching to Alexa-powered Sonos speakers and voice control.
