PBD Podcast Scott Galloway: Why Young Men Are Falling Behind | PBD #758
Mar 12, 2026
Scott Galloway, NYU professor, entrepreneur, and bestselling author, discusses why young men are falling behind and the role of fatherhood and male mentors. He covers schooling biases, the impact of phones and dating on masculinity, faith and community as anchors, and his blueprint for building wealth through focus, discipline, and long-term investing.
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Early Female Maturation Skews Educational Competition
- Girls mature earlier academically and neurologically, creating competitive imbalances in school admissions.
- Scott notes a senior girl competes against a 10th-grade girl while boys are ~18 months developmentally behind.
Policy Has Shifted Wealth Toward Older Generations
- Tax and housing policies have redistributed wealth toward older generations, worsening young people's economic prospects.
- Scott notes mortgage interest and capital gains deductions favor homeowners and stockholders (older cohorts), while under-40s are ~24% less wealthy than decades ago.
Alex Kearns Tragedy Sparked Focus On Male Suicide
- Scott recounts Alex Kearns, a college trader who suicided after a Robinhood error email demanding $60,000, which spurred his research into male suicide.
- The case highlighted platform automation, lack of human support, and acute vulnerability among young men.
