Best HBR Presents / Youngme Moon Podcasts (2023)

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Magnificent Markets and Conflict on Campus 41:51

2h ago41:51

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Felix and Mihir discuss the meaning and impact of the increasing concentration of stock market performance via the “Magnificent 7” and the source and resolution of conflicts on campuses.By TED Audio Collective / Youngme Moon, Mihir Desai, & Felix Oberholzer-Gee

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Turbulence at OpenAI — Our Take-Aways 31:56

9h ago31:56

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Felix and Mihir discuss how Sam Altman was fired and reinstated over the course of just a few days. Was the board right to dismiss Altman? Does the turmoil change how we think about hybrid organizations that combine nonprofit and for-profit motives? What does the episode teach us about the future of AI? Plus, we look at the reasons why men now die …

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The Future of Africa and Empty Lots 39:57

7d ago39:57

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Will Africa fulfill its remarkable promise in the next several decades? Is a land tax the best kind of tax? Would it solve our housing crisis? All that and more on this episode of After Hours.By TED Audio Collective / Youngme Moon, Mihir Desai, & Felix Oberholzer-Gee

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Does AI Have a Copyright Problem? 36:35

15d ago36:35

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Felix and Mihir discuss how copyright applies to AI-generated works. Are AI companies guilty of mass infringement? Could users be sued if they use AI to generate texts and images? Wouldn’t it be right to compensate authors for their contributions to AI models? Plus, a decade in, what has the corporate purpose movement accomplished? We look back and…

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House Music 36:55

23d ago36:55

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Felix, Sarah and Mihir consider whether real estate brokers add value, how the world of brokers will be transformed by a recent lawsuit and consider whether investors should be buying music as an asset class.By TED Audio Collective / Youngme Moon, Mihir Desai, & Felix Oberholzer-Gee

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The U.S. economy is stellar. So why are we all so mad? 31:57

1M ago31:57

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In this episode, Mihir and Felix discuss consumer finances, which are remarkably healthy. The average U.S. household now has a net worth of more than a million dollars. But if things are this good, why are we so angry? Why lament the state of the economy? Plus, we talk about Tesla and the market for electric vehicles. Has it reached its nadir?…

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Bond Market Bedlam 30:58

1M ago30:58

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Felix and Mihir are back, and it’s time to unpack bond market bedlam!By TED Audio Collective / Youngme Moon, Mihir Desai, & Felix Oberholzer-Gee

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Going out with a bang: Recommendations for this summer 42:35

5M ago42:35

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This is it, dear friends of the After Hours podcast. We end our sixth season with a long list of recommendations: shows to watch, books to read, foods to savor, places to visit... Thank for spending your time with us. We will be back after our summer break, sometime in September. Have a wonderful summer everyone!…

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Summer Stories to Savor 1:03:58

5M ago1:03:58

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Felix and Mihir are joined by friends to discuss their stories to watch this summer, including the bust up of Sequoia, pricing, Gen AI, sports stories, the FTC and PBMs, Amazon in healthcare, and the future of theatres, travel, unions, brand activism, energy tax credits, interest rates and the war in Ukraine.…

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The Portfolio Life: Being Productive and Happy 44:50

6M ago44:50

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Felix and Mihir are joined by Christina Wallace to discuss the meaning of a portfolio life and why U.S. workers are happier than ever but less productive.By TED Audio Collective / Youngme Moon, Mihir Desai, & Felix Oberholzer-Gee

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Taking a week off! 0:24

6M ago0:24

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Taking a week off!By TED Audio Collective / Youngme Moon, Mihir Desai, & Felix Oberholzer-Gee

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The Sunny Side of Bankruptcy 35:12

6M ago35:12

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Felix, Mihir and their colleague Kristin Mugford debate the merits of using bankruptcy to shield companies from consumer lawsuits. Should we allow companies to bundle lawsuits, place them in a designated subsidiary with few assets and let that subsidiary go bankrupt? Might this actually be better for consumers who claim to have been hurt by defecti…

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What’s Your Personal Brand? Is Brand Building Worth it? 40:57

7M ago40:57

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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?By TED Audio Collective / Youngme Moon, Mihir Desai, & Felix Oberholzer-Gee

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Strike in Hollywood 35:57

7M ago35:57

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In this week’s episode, Felix, Mihir and Bloomberg’s Sarah Green Carmichael discuss the writers’ strike in Hollywood. Why do we suddenly see a strike during “the golden era of television” and amidst intensifying streaming wars? What are the thorniest issues? How do they speak to challenges for knowledge workers more generally? Plus, why you should …

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Everything’s Coming up AI! 47:09

7M ago47:09

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Felix, Mihir and Charlotte Howard discuss the recent earnings season with a spotlight on ExxonMobil, Chevron, Autozone, Apple, UPS, Microsoft and PDD – and what it all means for the economy.By TED Audio Collective / Youngme Moon, Mihir Desai, & Felix Oberholzer-Gee

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Better Ways to Say Thank You 36:16

7M ago36:16

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Felix, Mihir and their colleague Kathleen McGinn discuss the role of gratitude at work and at home. Gratitude can be incredibly effective, so why don’t we thank others more often? What goes wrong when a thank you seems shallow and inauthentic? Can gratitude even be an impediment to change? Plus, we debate early retirement. Clearly, it is what peopl…

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Betting on Netflix, Co-CEOs and India 40:15

7M ago40:15

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Felix and Mihir discuss the state of Netflix and streaming, the co-CEO model, and Incredible India.By TED Audio Collective / Youngme Moon, Mihir Desai, & Felix Oberholzer-Gee

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Taming AI 33:54

8M ago33:54

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In this episode, Felix and Mihir debate with their colleague Deborah Spar, Senior Associate Dean for Business and Global Society at Harvard Business School, the role of government in regulating AI. How do we make sure we get the best out this groundbreaking technology? Should we keep government out of the way, at least for the time being? Is indust…

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The Renaissance of Barnes & Noble and Dark Ages for Commercial Real Estate? 37:12

8M ago37:12

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Felix and Mihir discuss the durability of a book retailer's turnaround, the future of commercial real estate and whether all the doomsaying is correct.By TED Audio Collective / Youngme Moon, Mihir Desai, & Felix Oberholzer-Gee

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Women at Work—First-time Managers 31:38

8M ago31:38

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Felix is joined by Bloomberg’s Sarah Green Carmichael and Harvard Business Review editor Amy Bernstein to discuss the particular challenges that women face when they first assume managerial roles. Why is it that women do not experience the increase in personal satisfaction that is typical for men? What can companies do to better support first-time …

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The Future of Venture Financing and Philanthropy 39:07

8M ago39:07

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Felix, Mihir and Christina Wallace consider the SVB business model, what its loss means for entrepreneurial finance and what they make of new models of philanthropy.By TED Audio Collective / Youngme Moon, Mihir Desai, & Felix Oberholzer-Gee

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Woke CEOs—the Backlash 33:47

8M ago33:47

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In this episode, Felix, Mihir and Semafor’s Liz Hoffman debate the backlash against woke CEOs. Did America’s corporate leaders go too far when they embraced broad social and political goals? Does corporate activism ultimately undermine political action? What’s the cost of cutting business ties with corporations that are deemed too woke? Plus, we as…

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After Hours Special: The Crisis in Banking 36:48

9M ago36:48

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Mihir and Felix think about the current crisis in banking. Why did Silicon Valley Bank fail? Is the demise of Credit Suisse a result of the contagion in the United States? And what’s the future of banking? Will the big banks get even bigger? Even more prone to fail? Would we be better off if all deposits were insured? If banks were kept to a smalle…

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Primary Care Acquisitions and Wage Compression 37:42

9M ago37:42

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Felix, Mihir and Charlotte Howard of The Economist consider why retailers are buying primary care providers and if wage compression will last and what it means for the economy.By TED Audio Collective / Youngme Moon, Mihir Desai, & Felix Oberholzer-Gee

Podcasts Worth a Listen

HBR Presents / Youngme Moon Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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After Hours

TED Audio Collective / Youngme Moon, Mihir Desai, & Felix Oberholzer-Gee

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Magnificent Markets and Conflict on Campus 41:51

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Turbulence at OpenAI — Our Take-Aways 31:56

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The Future of Africa and Empty Lots 39:57

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Does AI Have a Copyright Problem? 36:35

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House Music 36:55

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The U.S. economy is stellar. So why are we all so mad? 31:57

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Bond Market Bedlam 30:58

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Going out with a bang: Recommendations for this summer 42:35

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Summer Stories to Savor 1:03:58

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The Portfolio Life: Being Productive and Happy 44:50

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Taking a week off! 0:24

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The Sunny Side of Bankruptcy 35:12

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What’s Your Personal Brand? Is Brand Building Worth it? 40:57

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Strike in Hollywood 35:57

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Everything’s Coming up AI! 47:09

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Better Ways to Say Thank You 36:16

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Betting on Netflix, Co-CEOs and India 40:15

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Taming AI 33:54

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The Renaissance of Barnes & Noble and Dark Ages for Commercial Real Estate? 37:12

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Women at Work—First-time Managers 31:38

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The Future of Venture Financing and Philanthropy 39:07

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Woke CEOs—the Backlash 33:47

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After Hours Special: The Crisis in Banking 36:48

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Primary Care Acquisitions and Wage Compression 37:42

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