James Park

James Park, co-founder of Fitbit, shares his journey from a "lightning bolt" moment with a Nintendo Wii to revolutionizing the fitness tracking industry. He discusses the birth of Fitbit from a small team's home, the innovative freemium model, and the challenges of fundraising and product development. The conversation dives into consumer privacy concerns, competition with major players, and Fitbit's strategic pivot toward healthcare. Park reflects on the invaluable lessons learned and the impact of Google's acquisition on the future of health and wellness.

Authors James Park and Adeena Sussman discuss their new cookbooks, Chili Crisp and Shabbat, respectively. James talks about his unconventional approach to cooking and his admiration for Ina Garten. Adeena shares her journey to becoming a cookbook author and explores the connection between food and culture. They also discuss sweet toppings in Jewish cuisine and the renaissance of shawarma in Israel.

Securities law expert James Park discusses Archegos founder's conviction. Cary Coglianese explores Supreme Court's impact on the Chevron doctrine. Anthony Michael Kreis talks about the political nature of the court.

John Blume, Director of the Cornell Death Penalty Project, discusses the Supreme Court granting review to an Oklahoma inmate on death row. James Park, securities law expert, talks about the faceoff between the SEC and Binance in court.

Securities law expert James Park discusses the SEC's war on crypto, while Bloomberg legal reporter David Voreacos explores lawsuits over antisemitism on campuses. The podcast dives into the SEC's regulations on crypto assets and Coinbase's ongoing case. It also examines the impact of court decisions and the potential approval of a Bitcoin ETF. The uncertain state of cryptocurrency regulation and upcoming election are discussed, followed by a case study on combating anti-Semitism on college campuses. The podcast also delves into lawsuits and controversies surrounding anti-Semitism at universities.