Category: Business Strategy
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In Private Company…
Apollo Global CEO Marc Rowan discusses public vs. private market investing, money flows, risk, the future of private equity and the scalability of his business. “In the US we have 12 to 13 trillion in 401K. These are people who need retirement money, retirement savings more than anyone else in the world. Returns. What do…
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The Economics of American Diners
This video explores the invincibility of diners and why they have remained unchanged since the 1940s. Diners have stayed consistent with their huge menus, 24/7 service, traditional human service, and simple comfort foods. Customers value their predictability, reliability, simplicity, consistency, and modesty. The video delves into the strategies of the three biggest diner chains, Denny’s,…
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Elon’s All-in
He talks about the progress of the Starship and the challenges of building a rocket twice the size of Falcon 9. He addresses the controversy around Starlink and Ukraine, explaining the reasons behind not turning on Starlink in Crimea. Musk also shares his perspective on the Biden administration and social media platforms, emphasizing the need…
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Streaming is Killing TV
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Big Bank President?
He suggests that the country’s lackluster economic growth can be attributed to shortcomings in areas such as immigration, taxation, mortgages, affordable housing, and healthcare. Dimon also discusses the need for better education and expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit as a form of industrial policy to improve social outcomes. While Dimon acknowledges his interest in…
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Leaders of Industry
Wall Street Journal summarizes key strategies of various successful companies, including Chick-fil-A’s focus on small menu items and strict franchise model, Costco’s commitment to low prices and limited product selection, and IKEA’s emphasis on flatpacking and democratic design. Starbucks’ early investment in espresso and mobile app have transformed the company into a global coffee giant,…