Patty McCord, former Chief Talent Officer at Netflix and author of "Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility", discusses her time at Netflix and why certain principles make the company successful.
McCord discusses her distaste for the word "empower" in the workplace, noting that employees already have power. Executives just need to give it to them.
She digs into the intentionally high turnaround rate at Netflix and why a culture like that is okay. She talks women in the workplace and why equal pay is something that needs to be addressed at this point in time.
Garrett Nelson, Senior Analyst and VP of Equity Research at CFRA Research, joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell, where he breaks down where automakers like Ford, Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid currently stand at the start of 2022 and what we should expect to transpire in the upcoming year.
Fintech startup Milo has launched what it says to be the world's first crypto mortgage. As part of the offering, clients will be able to use Bitcoin as collateral to purchase property and qualify for a 30-year loan. Josip Rupena, CEO and Founder of Milo, joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell, where he explains how this offering is a winning solution for crypto investors who want to invest in real estate.
Software company BigPanda recently raised $190 million in Series D funding, led by Advent International and Insight Partners. The funding round gives the company unicorn status with a $1.2 billion valuation. BigPanda develops A.I. software that detects and analyzes problems in I.T. systems. The company says it aims to be the solution for other companies that do not have enough manpower to manage their data, as more and more industries continue to build a broader digital presence. BigPanda co-founder and CEO Assaf Resnick joined Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss.
AT&T and Verizon have agreed to delay activating their 5G services around airports due to safety concerns. This comes after major U.S. airlines voiced their concern over the rollout of 5G technology, warning of an impending "catastrophic" aviation crisis. Hugh Odom, founder and president of Vertical Consultants, telecom expert, and former AT&T attorney, joined Cheddar Movers to discuss.
Melissa Armo, founder and CEO of The Stock Swoosh, breaks down the factors affecting profitability for banks this year and highlights opportunities within the financial sector.
While more inflation means higher prices, some businesses are looking for alternatives to avoid scaring off their customers. 'Shrinkflation,' a fancy word for downsizing, happens when companies reduce the size or quantity of their products while still charging the same prize... or even more.
Chris Markowski, 'Watchdog on Wall Street' host and president of Markowski Investments, joins Cheddar News to discuss.
