Hosted by: Holland Henderson

Hosted by: Chris Hammond

In this dynamic episode of our podcast, we cover a broad spectrum of fascinating topics. We start by discussing the Summer Olympics and exploring how technology has revolutionized the games and influenced everything from performance tracking to viewer engagement. We then delve into the intricate process of how host cities are selected for the Olympics, revealing the complexities behind the scenes. Shifting gears, the conversation takes a critical turn to examine companies facing economic challenges, providing a deep dive into the harsh realities of capitalism and its impact on business sustainability.

Join us as we navigate these diverse themes, offering insights and analyses that connect seemingly disparate topics into a coherent narrative.

In this episode we cover:

• How the media broadcast over different time zones with technology has changed over the years (5:05)
• Phone notifications will make it harder to not learn of Olympic news when you want to wait to watch it on TV (6:15)
• The growing pains of broadcasting during non-peak times (8:25)
• The evolution of how countries think about bidding for the Olympics (9:25)
• The different ways cities must view hosting the Olympics (13:37)
• How the Olympics in LA will be hosted in 2028 (16:48)
• Companies that have hit hard time – Boeing and Chipotle specifically (29:41)
• Intel & IBM history that lead to them being passed by (29:41)
• What happens when a company is growing for growth’s sake (32:17)
• A good American Capitalist Fable and what it means to companies today (34:11)
• Why the restaurant business is so hard (38:57)
• The Olympic events the hosts are looking forward to seeing (40:40)

Links From the Show:

Bob Costas
The Olympic Committee
Infrastructure
2028 Olympics
Capitalist

Connect with:

Holland Henderson – Financial Advisor at Allen & Company
Allen & Company – Holland Henderson
LinkedIn – Holland Henderson

Chris Hammond – CFA®, Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager at Allen & Company
Allen & Company – Chris Hammond
LinkedIn – Chris Hammond

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