Alicia and George are back with a mix of tech, family, and finance talk that somehow leads to a debate about eye contact and manners.
What They Talk About:
• The recent AWS outage that broke half the internet — Starbucks, United, and even Reddit went dark.
• How a handful of tech giants control most of the world’s data and what that means for all of us.
• Whether AI is becoming a crutch for small talk and connection. Alicia’s advice: get a dog instead.
• The McKenzie kids’ investment portfolio update — 35% up since the start. A reminder that financial literacy starts early.
• Modern money habits worth trying, from daily savings to paying your credit card the moment you swipe.
• The wildest job interview stats from new grads: bad eye contact, casual dress, and yes, some even bring their parents.
Takeaways:
Teach your kids how to make eye contact, manage their money, and show up for their own interviews.
And maybe, just maybe, think twice before letting AI pick your conversation starters.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Married to the Startup
00:55 AWS Outage and Its Implications
09:44 The Rise of Data Centers and AI
14:10 Teaching Kids About Investing
23:37 Job Interview Etiquette for the New Generation
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