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Published Jul 26, 2021

Office Hours: Auto Industry Rundles, Fintech Winners, and the Future of Office Space

Scott Galloway delves into Tesla's groundbreaking subscription model, the fintech explosion with new unicorns and digital currencies, and the evolving landscape of office spaces, all while providing expert career advice on achieving economic security through equity and strategic growth.
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  • Fintech Surge

    The fintech sector is experiencing a surge in unicorns, with the U.S. leading the charge, followed by China. notes that fintech has produced the most unicorns, even amid a pandemic, highlighting its resilience and potential for growth 1. He emphasizes the concept of dispersion, where finance is moving away from traditional banking systems towards decentralized finance (DeFi) models, which bypass traditional gatekeepers 2. This shift is driven by the need to reduce costs and eliminate biases inherent in human-operated systems.

    The branch system is broken or it's expensive.

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    This trend suggests a promising future for fintech, as it continues to innovate and adapt to changing market dynamics.

       

    Key Players

    In analyzing the current fintech landscape, identifies key players like PayPal, Apple, and Goldman Sachs, which are poised to capitalize on the shift towards digital finance 2. He describes PayPal as a "megasaurus" that feels outdated, suggesting that newer players might have an edge in innovation. Galloway also highlights the potential of startups like Walla in Argentina, which are banking the unbanked and expanding into new markets 3.

    There's just so many places it feels like to make money in fintech.

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    This diverse ecosystem, with no single dominant player, creates opportunities for both established companies and emerging startups to thrive.

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