Steve Chen

Steve Chen, co-founder and CTO of YouTube and former PayPal employee, shares the incredible journey of YouTube's inception. He discusses the fraught transition from a video dating site to a major platform, overcoming technical limitations and legal battles. Zahavah Levine, YouTube's General Counsel, recounts the complex negotiations with music labels and the looming legal threats that shaped their early strategies. Together, they reveal how innovative engineering and creative marketing propelled YouTube to revolutionize the internet and media landscape.

Steve Chen, an expert in retirement planning, dives into how reverse mortgages can act as a financial safety net for retirees. He discusses the potential benefits of tapping into home equity to navigate unexpected challenges during retirement. Chen emphasizes the importance of having a contingency plan and highlights recent research advocating the strategic use of Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) for improving cash flow. However, he also warns about the risks involved and stresses the need for professional guidance before making this significant decision.

Steve Chen, Founder of NewRetirement, discusses building a retirement planning software platform, retirement portfolios and investment strategies, options for a 50-something couple without family, online security of financial data and account creation, staying safe online and Roth conversions in retirement. The speaker expresses gratitude towards the Bogleheads community and discusses the upcoming Bogleheads conference.