The Post-Pandemic World Economy

Dambisa Moyo, a global economist and bestselling author, joins Scott to discuss the five trends she believes will define the post-pandemic world economy. They discuss all sorts of topics like the private sector, deglobalization, and public policy. Dambisa also explains what board members can be doing better. She is a trusted advisor on macroeconomics, geopolitics, and technology themes and serves on a number of global corporate boards including 3M Corporation, Chevron, and Condé Nast. Follow her on Twitter, @dambisamoyo. (13:29)

Scottopens with his thoughts on the big IPO week and how Airbnb achieves three hurdles: differentiation, relevance, and sustainability, while DoorDash does not. He also explains why he believes WarnerMedia’s decision to release its slate of 2021films in theaters and on HBO Max the same day is a baller move.

This week’s Office Hours: the future of the podcast industry and whether CrossFit could take on Peloton’s business model. Have a question for Scott? Email a voice recording to officehours@section4.com.

Algebra of Happiness: advice for giving care at the end of a loved one’s life.

Dambisa’s book recommendations:

This Time Is Different: Eight Centuries of Financial Folly by Carmen Reinhart and Kenneth Rogoff

The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli

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