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Episode 49: The Stitch Fix IPO

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Coach Wooden and Me, Our 50 Year Friendship On and Off the Court
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

The host mentions 'Coach Wooden and Me' to highlight the profound friendship and mentorship between Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and his coach, John Wooden.…

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Ben and David dive into the most talked-about tech IPO of 4Q 2017: Stitch Fix. After downsizing the offering and pricing below the range, does this signal a warning that public markets won’t value high-flying silicon valley “disruptors” as high as VCs hope? Or is this a textbook example of a great return for a disciplined management team and well-run company? Most importantly, what happens next? Tune in for our heroes’ take.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's new book about his relationship with John Wooden, detailing their friendship and his journey as a basketball player at UCLA.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Basketball fans and readers interested in mentorship
Key quote: really, really fun book about how, you know, when Kareem came to UCLA from New York City, you know, highly, highly, one of the most highly recruited, sought after basketball players from high school ever.
The host mentions 'Coach Wooden and Me' to highlight the profound friendship and mentorship between Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and his coach, John Wooden. This book is celebrated for its insights into their relationship and the impact it had on Kareem's basketball career and personal growth.
ASIN: B06Y3XP47Y
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