After Hours
Harvard Business School professors discuss and debate current events that sit at the crossroads of business and culture. Youngme Moon, Mihir Desai, and Felix Oberholzer-Gee engage in a spirited discussion on a range of topics torn from the headlines — from Facebook, to free trade, to the #MeToo movement. Informed by their unique expertise as professors at one of the world’s leading business schools, their takes are always surprising, unconventional, and insightful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes
May 8, 2019 • 32min
Beyond Meat, and Facebook’s Pivot to Privacy
Exploring the rise of plant-based meat companies like Beyond Meat and the sustainability impact of the industry. Delving into Facebook's pivot to prioritize user privacy and the potential challenges in monetization strategies. Discussion on authentic connections in politics, ethics of lying in dementia care, and the balance between honesty and compassion.
May 1, 2019 • 32min
Quick Takes on Uber, Apple/Qualcomm, Pinterest, Brexit, and More
Marketing, economics, and finance professors from Harvard discuss Uber's struggles, Apple vs. Qualcomm, Pinterest's IPO, Brexit fallout, and TV shows about business. Topics include tech industry challenges, Brexit repercussions, TV portrayals, and the value of reading S1 documents. They also touch on a young artist's rise and a finance meme trend.
Apr 24, 2019 • 42min
Disney+, Notre Dame Donations Spark a Backlash, and Mihir’s New Book!
Author Mihir discusses Disney+ launch and Notre Dame donations backlash. Conversation on competitive positioning, impact of major media franchises, and emotions surrounding character interactions. Bonus segment on Mihir's new book demystifying finance for all readers.
Apr 17, 2019 • 37min
Big Tech vs. the EU, and Why Is College So Expensive?
Debate over EU regulating Big Tech effectiveness. Soaring college costs in the U.S. Music, comedy, and haircut recommendations shared by hosts. Exploring reasons for high tuition fees and challenges for low-income studen
Apr 10, 2019 • 33min
Has Car Ownership Peaked, and Is Joe Biden Too Physical?
Youngme, Felix, and Mihir discuss whether we have officially reached “peak car” — meaning can we now expect a steady decline in private car ownership? They then debate whether Joe Biden’s physical displays of affection are appropriate.Some recent picks:Delhi Crime (Netflix)Business Insider Briefings (subscription required)How to enjoy Game of Thrones season 8 if you haven’t seen the show (Kjerstin Johnson)Station Eleven: A Novel (Emily St. John Mandel)How Finance Works (Mihir Desai)Netflix Subgenre CodesBang Bar (New restaurant by David Chang)Games MagazineMuseum of FailureEpisode: “Aliy” from Losers (Netflix Series)You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 3, 2019 • 32min
Apple’s Big Event, Plus Is Corporate Debt at a Crisis Level?
Reactions to Apple's TV+ announcement, debate on corporate debt crisis potential, book recommendations, Netflix subgenre codes, David Chang's new restaurant, and exploring the world of Netflix codes.
Mar 27, 2019 • 30min
Peloton and Partisan Political Prejudice
Debate on Peloton's trendiness and potential IPO. Discussion on political prejudice in different US regions. Insight on assortative mating's contribution to political polarization and income inequality. Emphasis on learning from failure and engaging in diverse interactions.
Mar 20, 2019 • 33min
Food Delivery Wars and Boeing’s Crisis Management
Youngme, Felix, and Mihir discuss the food delivery war between DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, and others. Then they evaluate Boeing’s crisis management performance in the wake of two recent air disasters.Some recent picks:Reputation Rules (Daniel Diermeier)Aloft: Thoughts on the Experience of Flight (William Langewiesche)Stratechery (Ben Thompson, subscription required)Ash is Purest White (Movie)Dynasties (Nature Series)After Life (Netflix)Shoplifters (Movie)Motif (Photobooks)Hopper (App)You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 13, 2019 • 32min
Airbnb, Plus Lessons from Kraft Heinz and Zero Based Budgeting
Youngme, Felix, and Mihir debate how well Airbnb is managing growth amid backlash from cities like New York City. They also discuss Kraft Heinz’s controversial zero-based budgeting approach to management.Some recent picks:Ash is Purest White (Movie)Dynasties (Nature Series)After Life (Netflix)Shoplifters (Movie)Motif (Photobooks)Hopper (App)Free Solo (National Geographic Documentary)Dreyer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style (Benjamin Dreyer)Interesting as F*** (Reddit subreddit)You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 6, 2019 • 34min
IPO Fever, and Do Bullies Make Good Bosses?
Youngme, Felix, and Mihir discuss why so many high-profile companies (Uber, Lyft, Pinterest, Airbnb, Slack, Postmates, Casper, Peloton, etc.) are planning to go public this year. They also debate whether it’s acceptable for bosses to throw temper tantrums at work.Some recent picks:Shoplifters (Movie)Motif (Photobooks)Hopper (App)Free Solo (National Geographic Documentary)Dreyer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style (Benjamin Dreyer)Interesting as F*** (Reddit subreddit)BA Magic Videos (British Airways)General Social Survey Visualization ToolChef’s Knife Mac MTH-80You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
