Search


	Podcast:		Internet History Podcast
	Episode:		209. Henry Blodget, Founder Of Business Insider
	Category:		Technology
	Duration:		01:05:34
	Publish Date:		2025-11-17 10:00:00
	Description:		Henry Blodget shares his journey from a history major to a prominent figure in finance and journalism, discussing the rise of the internet, the dot-com bubble, and the lessons learned from that era. He reflects on his career, including his famous $400 price target Amazon prediction, the evolution of media with the launch of Business Insider, and the current landscape of AI and investing. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Early Life 02:42 Career Beginnings in Journalism 05:44 Transition to Finance and Technology 08:19 Analyzing Internet Companies 11:33 The Internet Boom and IPOs 14:39 Lessons from the Dot-Com Bubble 17:40 The Rise of Influencers in Finance 20:34 The Amazon Call and Its Impact 23:21 Wall Street's Perspective on Tech Companies 26:45 The AOL Time Warner Lesson 29:47 Merrill Lynch and Global Internet Research 32:38 Post-Bubble Reflections and Reinvention 35:31 The Birth of Business Insider 38:39 The Evolution of Media and Journalism 41:37 Building a Talented Newsroom 44:28 Parallels Between AI and the Dot-Com Era 47:46 Advice for Individual Investors 50:33 New York City as a Startup Ecosystem 53:44 Current Projects and Future Aspirations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	Total Play:		0