The Best One Yet 🦿 “Self-Running Sneaks” — Nike’s moonshot merch. Carbone’s AI restaurant. The Scariest Stock Chart. +H’ween Biz Costumes
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Oct 27, 2025 Nike is pouring $1 billion into creating futuristic motorized shoes, aiming for a leap in innovation. Meanwhile, renowned restaurant Carbone has invested in AI to offer a customized dining experience. A striking stock market chart reveals a paradox: rising stocks paired with declining job opportunities. And in the spirit of Halloween, the hosts discuss the most creative business-themed costumes, from Data Center Vampires to Sexy Fed Chairs. Tune in for a mix of cutting-edge trends and festive fun!
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Nike's Billion-Dollar Moonshot Push
- Nike announced three radical products including an inflatable coat, neuroscience footwear, and motorized “e-sneakers.”
- The company spent nearly $1 billion on R&D to reclaim an innovation identity with moonshot bets.
'The Bear' Episode Rooted In Real Service Story
- The Bear episode about fetching a hot dog mirrored a real 11 Madison story used as inspiration.
- That story motivated Maggie Tang's thinking about obsessive hospitality and later led to Magic.
From Line Cook To AI Founder
- Maggie Tang parlayed restaurant experience and Wharton training into Magic, an AI for personalized dining.
- Carbone invested $10 million so Magic can customize guest experiences at top restaurants.