Co-hosts Mihir and Felix make predictions for 2024. They discuss the future of OPEC, challenges in achieving inflation targets, potential political pushback against high inflation, and the possibility of a big streaming company acquiring Electronic Arts. They also talk about the difficulties in creating new content, the rise of quantitative trading, and the power of data visualization.

Felix, Mihir and Jill Avery consider the merits of personal branding and how to think about the value of a brand. Why do people want to consider their personal brand?  And, why do we still struggle to understand the value of brands given all the data we swim in?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mihir and Felix are joined by Rawi to talk about the far-reaching consequences of the current turmoil in energy markets. Is Qatar the next Saudi Arabia? Are the oil majors actually saying goodbye to renewables? Are we seeing the de-industrialization of Europe? Plus, we debate the consequences of shrinking populations. Will it blow up social security? Could it be good news? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Business leaders discuss navigating woke capitalism, midlife crisis's impact on well-being, and ways to cope with life's ups and downs. Also, the podcast explores data storytelling, Zbiotics, and the growing popularity of pickleball as a sport.

Mihir, Felix and Charlotte Howard discuss how companies will respond to political gridlock in the United States. Is it good for business? Will it really lift markets as many observers expect? Also: We speculate how the tech layoffs will influence the job market and the long-term prospects of tech talent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sarah, Felix and Mihir discuss startups that piqued their interest. Bet there are some names you have not heard of? Who will go public first? Who is doomed to fail? Also: Mihir’s CRY for help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Were corporations right to stop political giving in a targeted way after the violence at the U.S. Capitol, and what is going on with SPACs?Felix , Rebecca , and Mihir discuss the role corporations should play in politics and debate the merits of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) as an alternative to the broken IPO process.Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites:OpenSecrets.orgFollowTheMoney.orgWar: How Conflict Shaped UsGarlic Herb Butter Roast Chicken recipeYou can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to:  harvardafterhours@gmail.com.  You can follow Youngme, Mihir, Rebecca, and Rawi on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon, @DesaiMihirA, @RebeccaReCap, and @RawiAbdelal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Felix and Mihir are joined by Charlotte Howard of the Economist and discuss the impact of new disclosure rules for geopolitical relations between China and the U.S. and the future of climate.  Are these changes fundamental to the future of climate and the world, window dressing, or a manifestation of deeper problems? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quinn Thompson, a market trend analyst, joins Felix, a crypto commentator, Tyler Neville, an investment strategist, and Mike Ippolito, a cryptocurrency expert, for a deep dive into tumultuous market dynamics. They discuss the impact of the Yen carry trade unwinding and the bullish potential of recent trends. With the launch of Ethereum ETFs, they analyze market sentiment, liquidity challenges, and the psychological factors driving cryptocurrency valuations. Insights into economic indicators and legislative developments also shape their outlook on future market movements.

Quinn Thompson, an economic projections expert, joins Tyler Neville, a financial analyst focused on the Fed, Jack Farley, a market trend analyst, and Felix, a private credit specialist. They delve into the implications of recent Fed decisions, bullish market signals, and the complexities of recession calls. The conversation touches on the trajectory of the economy, private credit markets, and intriguing concepts like the 'banana zone.' Their insights offer a clear snapshot of the interplay between economic policies and market dynamics.