The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway Is Scott Friends with Tech CEOs?, Who Should Run in 2028, and Overcoming Rejection
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Feb 23, 2026 He describes how tech leaders typically respond to criticism and when pushback turns surprising. He recounts cease-and-desist fights, bot-driven harassment, and foreign influence online. He surveys potential 2028 political contenders and argues for competitive primaries. He reflects on mourning, resilience, and the habit of moving on as a life strategy.
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Charm As A Strategic Defense
- Big tech leaders rarely attack publicly and prefer to co-opt critics through charm and invitations.
- Scott Galloway avoids close relationships with them to prevent being softened or neutralized.
Cease-And-Desists From Academia
- Scott received three cease-and-desist letters after criticizing higher education corruption.
- He found it ironic that other academics, not corporations, attacked him most aggressively.
Weaponized Online Agitation
- Online pushback often originates from bots and foreign actors amplifying dissent.
- Scott believes adversaries weaponize our porous propaganda systems to create agitation.