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.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Thanksgiving Food Episode!

In celebration of Thanksgiving, Felix and Mihir are joined by Youngme to talk about all things food! Join them as they talk about everything from the future of Kellogg’s to the explosion in Korean food around the globe. They also riff on the evolution of restaurant plating, the proliferation of QR menus, the best depictions of food in movies and television, the failure of recycling, and innovations in rice farming. Get ready to have hunger pangs after this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-21
41:15

We’re Back!

Felix, Mihir, and Youngme kick off a new season of After Hours with a host of random questions, including: Are we witnessing the slow death of Facebook? Does Adam Neumann (WeWork) deserve a second chance? Is the War for Talent real? Plus, thoughts on everything from Serena, to Kim Kardashian, to House of the Dragon, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-21
54:15

A Mega-Recommendations Episode for the Summer

Youngme joins Felix and Mihir to offer recommendations for the summer on things to read and watch, places to visit, food to eat, and lots more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-29
55:35

Are we witnessing a sharp decrease in income inequality? And: Why is Mihir watching inventory levels?

In this episode, Felix and Mihir discuss stories they will follow this summer. These include the fate of neobanks, credit conditions in the United States, a major advance in AI, as well as changes in income inequality. Plus, Mihir makes a major prediction how founders will spend their time now that the stock market has imploded.Our predictions: https://www.lapecorabianca.com/ and https://www.airalo.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-22
32:02

How to fix commuting and the legacy of Sheryl Sandberg

Felix, Mihir and Sarah discuss how to fix commuting and the legacy of Sheryl Sandberg.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-15
37:47

Index investing and the future of airline mergers

In the latest episode, Felix and Mihir discuss the potential dark side of the rise of index investing and who should end up owning Spirit Airlines, JetBlue or Frontier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-01
35:59

A Super-Sized Edition

In this super-sized episode, Felix and Mihir are rejoined by their friend Youngme to discuss everything from Magical Thinking to Elon Musk. Recommendations:Slow Horses (Apple)Old Enough (Netflix)Copykat.comSupercook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-25
56:20

Time to Panic?

Felix and Mihir discuss the turmoil in financial markets and how best to respond as an investor or a corporate executive. Is it time to panic? What is the longer-term outlook for the economy? Will the Federal Reserve be able to tame inflation without causing a recession? They also discuss the fate of Upstart, an AI-supported lending platform. The former Wall Street darling lost much of its value, seemingly overnight. Can Upstart recover? Are we really better off with more consumer credit? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-18
34:54

Managing the Chip Shortage and the Future of Ride Sharing

In this episode, Felix, Mihir and Charlotte discuss what countries and companies should do about the chip shortage and discuss the future of Uber, Lyft and Doordash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-12
34:04

Ring the Bell?

In this episode, Sarah, Felix and Mihir discuss startups that piqued their interest. Bet there are some names you have not heard of? Who will go public first? Who is doomed to fail? Also: Mihir’s CRY for help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-05
31:40

Is the four-day work week ever going to happen?

Should you bet on a four-day work week? Felix, Mihir, and Sarah discuss the sports betting industry and the future of the work week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-27
39:16

Is this the end of globalization?

Felix, Mihir and Stephanie Mehta debate if we are witnessing the end of an era, the slow but steady demise of globalization. We also discuss the future of Zoom. With its stock sharply down and growth slowing, will the star of the COVID period have to sell itself to survive? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-20
34:18

Unionization Makes a Comeback! Really?

Felix, Mihir and The Economist’s Charlotte Howard discuss the return of Howard Schultz to Starbucks. Can he win over a restive workforce and suppress recent unionization efforts at the company? We also debate the recent uptick in drug use at work. Is this the return of the Mad Men? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-06
28:44

Will the SEC and Disclosure Solve the Climate Crisis and Further Divide the China and the US?

In this episode, Felix and Mihir are joined by Charlotte Howard of the Economist and discuss the impact of new disclosure rules for geopolitical relations between China and the U.S. and the future of climate.  Are these changes fundamental to the future of climate and the world, window dressing, or a manifestation of deeper problems? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-31
39:09

How to Fight Fake News

Felix, Mihir and Sarah Green Carmichael debate how to best fight misinformation. What is the role of liability? Can we leave the battle against fake news in the hands of the internet platforms? Can we fact-check our way out of this crisis? The three hosts also discuss the corporate withdrawal from Russia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-16
34:38

The War in Ukraine

In this bonus episode, Felix and Mihir welcome back their colleague and friend Rawi Abdelal to discuss the origins of the conflict, the effects of the sanctions, and how the situation might evolve.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-11
46:48

Let’s Talk About Your Salary, Shall We?

Sarah, Felix and Mihir discuss the new laws that require greater salary transparency. Is this a good idea? Will pay increase or decrease as a result? Who will benefit most? We also debate the surge in activist investing. Why do activists now resemble private equity investors? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-09
33:19

Peloton, the Fitness Industry, and Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision

What is the future of Peloton and the fitness industry?  And, what should we make of Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision? On this episode, we welcome Sarah Greene Carmichael and discuss these developments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-02
34:53

Is the Great Resignation real?

Felix and Mihir debate the state of the labor market. Is the Great Resignation real? Are we confused about the data? We also discuss earnings releases that caught our eye: Time to flee fintech? UPS anyone?Recent picks:Checks and Balance (podcast): Left Side StoryGary Shteyngart (book): Our Country Friends: A NovelJennifer Senior (article): It’s Your Friends Who Break Your HeartThis American Life (podcast): The Trojan Horse Affair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-16
30:07

Our Predictions for 2022!

Youngme, Felix and Mihir share their predictions for 2022! Join them as they share their predictions about everything ranging from cryptocurrencies to Oscar winners…Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites:Mo Amer (Netflix)Whale Wisdom (website)The Remarkable Tablet (digital writing tablet) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-22
42:17

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