Do Ivy League Degrees Actually Matter? | Office Hours
Scott Galloway argues Ivy League degrees are overrated for hiring and shares practical advice on recruiting talent, home ownership math, and making decisions with incomplete information.
The gist
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The top 10% of students at any state school are comparable to top 10% at Harvard or MIT, so recruit locally with institutional connections.
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Reference hiring is the most reliable tactic: incentivize your best employees to refer smart people they know personally, since interviews predict little.
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Galloway says renting beats buying in cities like New York, LA, and San Francisco when mortgage rates stay above 6%, but secondary markets may differ.
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Good leadership means surrounding yourself with smart people, asking for advice often, and staying willing to change your mind before deciding.
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