Views from the Crow’s Nest

FischerJordan

FischerJordan, a New York-based management consulting firm, hosts discussions for business leaders and consumers alike, covering emerging topics on the horizon of finance, technology, and various other domains of the business sector. Welcome to Views from the Crow’s Nest.

  1. 07/15/2022

    Mess Haul - “Hey Kid, Wanna Buy a Watch?” (plus: Fintechs for the Masses, National Security Risk of Antitrust) with Kshitish Nanda, Boaz Salik

    In this episode of the Mess Haul, Nathan, Boaz, and Kshitish dip into luxury watches, fintech as an equalizer for inequality, and national security implications of antitrust actions. Some questions we ask (and maybe answer):   Can luxury items like watches, fine art, or wine act as a store of value or inflation hedge like we’d usually expect of gold or real estate? Do the benefits of fintechs equalizing access to the unbanked start to diminish with government involvement? Will monopolies always raise the alarm about national security when the topic of antitrust action is brought up? The Mess Haul features a more free-form conversational approach with multiple participants than our more interview-focused style. This format is designed to generate quick takes on a handful of recent topics, facilitating shorter, more opinionated discussion with a number of different perspectives. Each episode of The Mess Haul is (usually) recorded, edited, and released in the same day. Today's conversationalists: Nathan Johnson, Kshitish Nanda, Boaz Salik Hosted, recorded, and produced for FischerJordan by Nathan Johnson +++ FischerJordan is a New York-based consulting, thought-leadership, and outsourcing firm helping business leaders exchange complexity for clarity. We use rigorous data analytics, specialized staffing, and custom technology solutions to deliver workable strategies for clients in financial services and healthcare.   Background articles for this episode: Bloomberg Opinion on the connection between crypto crash and demand for luxury watches  Qrius Magazine on how fintech can help equalize access to financial services in tough times  Forbes on the (potential) national security risk of breaking up Big Tech's monopoly

    35 min
  2. 05/19/2022

    MMH - FUD about Crypto, + GMO Mosquitos, Reversing User Bans (or not using at all?) - with Neet Shah, Boaz Salik

    In this episode of the *Midweek Mess Haul, Nathan, Neet, and Boaz share thoughts on GMOs mosquitos, their outlook on crypto after the hard plummet of 5/12, and the strategic ramifications of permanent social media bans.  The Quick Take: does introducing GMO mosquitos into an ecosystem have too many unintended consequences waiting in the wings?  The Big Dig: is the end-state of the current "Wild West" of crypto something where only the strongest survived?  The Final Cut: why should (or shouldn't) social media companies consider using permanent bans as a way to enforce terms of use? The Mess Haul features a more free-form conversational approach with multiple participants than our more interview-focused style. This format is designed to generate quick takes on a handful of recent topics, facilitating shorter, more opinionated discussion with a number of different perspectives. Each episode of The Mess Haul is (usually) recorded, edited, and released in the same day.  Today's conversationalists: Nathan Johnson, Neet Shah, Boaz Salik  Hosted, recorded, and produced for FischerJordan by Nathan Johnson   +++ FischerJordan is a New York-based consulting, thought-leadership, and outsourcing firm helping business leaders exchange complexity for clarity. We use rigorous data analytics, specialized staffing, and custom technology solutions to deliver workable strategies for clients in financial services and healthcare.   Background articles for this episode: Quartz on Oxitech and GMO mosquitos Bloomberg, Forbes on crypto news WIRED on Elon Musk's plans to reverse Twitter's bans on high profile users

    32 min
  3. 04/21/2022

    MMH - Elon Musk vs. The World, + Public Transit Hesitancy, AI Disease Prediction - with Jivraj Karwa, Boaz Salik

    In this episode of the *Midweek Mess Haul, Nathan, Jivraj, and Boaz get into hostile takeovers, public transit crime rates, and AI disease prediction.  The Quick Take: will the recent violence on the New York subway be the first of more such incidents? Are there places where violent crime on public transit feels less likely...and why?  The Big Dig: why is there so much resistance to Elon Musk's bid to buy Twitter, and why would Musk buy an existing asset if he could theoretically make his own for the same price? The Final Cut: what are some additional use cases for AI-enhanced analytics in healthcare diagnostics? The Mess Haul features a more free-form conversational approach with multiple participants than our more interview-focused style. This format is designed to generate quick takes on a handful of recent topics, facilitating shorter, more opinionated discussion with a number of different perspectives. Each episode of The Mess Haul is (usually) recorded, edited, and released in the same day.  Today's conversationalists: Nathan Johnson, Jivraj Karwa, Boaz Salik  Hosted, recorded, and produced for FischerJordan by Nathan Johnson   +++ FischerJordan is a New York-based consulting, thought-leadership, and outsourcing firm helping business leaders exchange complexity for clarity. We use rigorous data analytics, specialized staffing, and custom technology solutions to deliver workable strategies for clients in financial services and healthcare.   Background articles for this episode: The Atlantic - "The Subway Crime Death Spiral" WIRED - "Elon Musk Has Triggered a Battle for the Future of Twitter FastCompany - "This AI Can Predict Your Death 10 Years From Now. So How Does THAT Work?"

    38 min

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FischerJordan, a New York-based management consulting firm, hosts discussions for business leaders and consumers alike, covering emerging topics on the horizon of finance, technology, and various other domains of the business sector. Welcome to Views from the Crow’s Nest.