TechCent$

The Business Genius of Taylor Swift - S1 EP6

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0500

From breaking Spotify streaming records to making music that has created iconic moments in pop culture, Taylor Swift can do it all. However, one of the greatest things she has ever done was outsmart the music industry. In this episode of theTechCent$ podcast, we'll be taking a look into the corrupt nature of record labels and how Taylor Swift completely redefined what it means to be a successful artist in the industry.

Hosted by Sankalp

Sources: Symphonic, LegalEagle, TIME, FT, Durtty Daily

How and Why Drugs are Made: The Process - S1 EP5

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 15:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we will cover the intricacies of drug development (and how it can compare to the development of your love life).

Hosted by Lucas

Sources: FDA and LiveScience

Problems With the Supply Chain - S1 EP4

Wed, 24 May 2023 15:00:00 -0400

Have you ever wondered how a package gets to your doorstep? Where does your desired package travel before it gets into your hands? Well, all these questions can be answered by explaining one of the economy's most basic networks: the supply chain. In this episode, we explain the basics of the supply chain along with some of the problems that affect its stability. This episode includes references to Lebron James, the city boy lifestyle, & more.

Hosted by Lucas

Sources: Zippa, NewStream, and World Economic Forum

Elon Musk Wants to Give You Superpowers - S1 EP3

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 15:00:00 -0400

Have you ever dreamed about having superpowers? Well, Elon Musk's new company, Neuralink, may make that dream a reality in the near future. Tune into this week's episode to find out how Neuralink's implantable brain chips will allow you to control devices, download memories, and much more all by using the power of your mind. This episode includes references to Kanye West, Will Smith, and more.

Hosted by Sankalp

Sources: Global Times, Neuralink, Springer Link, and Lex Clips

Mark Cuban: Pharma's Messiah - S1 EP2

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 15:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the TechCent$ podcast, we cover America's unhealthy relationship with drug pricing and how Mark Cuban's new online pharmacy is taking the incentive to make medications more affordable for the uninsured by removing PBMs (Pharmacy-Benefit Managers) and other complexities from the drug pricing system. This episode includes references to Doja Cat, Taylor Swift, & more.

Hosted by Sankalp

Sources: ASPE, Pharmaceutical Technology, IQVIA, CostPlus, & Amanpour

Explaining the Stock Market Using Bananas & Barbecue Chicken Joints - S1 EP1

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0400

In the first episode of the TechCent$ podcast, we explain what the stock market is, why it exists, who it benefits, and much more by using Will Smith's marriage, Scooter Braun, and chicken joints.

Hosted by Sankalp