My First Million Scott Galloway: Why I'm selling my American stocks
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Feb 16, 2026 
Scott Galloway, NYU Stern marketing professor, entrepreneur, author, and outspoken commentator. He tackles what money cannot buy and high-impact ways to spend. He weighs US market risks, GLP-1s versus AI, and policy fixes he'd enact for younger generations. He also discusses male loneliness, investing in boring recurring-revenue businesses, and why his creative peak comes late at night.
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Davos Encounter With Gavin Newsom
- Scott describes meeting Gavin Newsom at Davos and feeling validated when Newsom hugged him and said, "keep doing what you're doing."
- He contrasts that with seeing Lindsey Graham ignored, which gave him unexpected joy.
Davos Shows America's Brand Shift
- Scott says Davos shifted from e-commerce in 1999 to AI now, reflecting how the global brand of the U.S. has changed.
- He concludes the U.S. brand fell from 'capitalism and consumption' to 'chaos and coercion.'
Define A Financial Threshold And Act
- Scott defines his purpose as raising good men and achieving 'surplus value' after giving back to the country.
- He says once his net worth passes a set threshold he either spends the incremental amount or gives it away.