| Human Profile | |
| Name: | Scott Galloway |
| Birthday: | November 3, 1964 (age 61 years), Born in Los Angeles, California |
| Height: | 6'2" (188 cm) |
| Education: | University High School Charter School (Diploma) University of California, Los Angeles (BA), Economics University of California, Berkeley (MBA), Marketing |
| Subscribers: | 699K |
| Views: | 93,515,422 |
| YouTube Revenue: | $93.5K - $467.6K |
| Videos: | 1186 |
| Channel Created: | August 2020 |
Overview
Scott Galloway is an American entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, and clinical professor of marketing at NYU Stern School of Business, known for his influential analysis of technology’s impact on business and society across his books, popular podcasts including Prof G Pod and Pivot, and for founding multiple successful ventures like L2 Inc.
Latest News (Jan 29, 2026): Scott Galloway recently advocated for an "economic strike" to counter the Trump administration's immigration policies, arguing that consumer behavior holds significant power to influence policy, a topic he discussed on his *Pivot* podcast with Kara Swisher. He also appeared live from Davos with Niall Ferguson for an episode of The Prof G Pod titled "Trump's World Order."
Early Life and Education
Scott Galloway was born on November 3, 1964, and grew up in Los Angeles, California. His father was a sales executive who immigrated from Scotland, and his mother, a secretary, was a Jewish immigrant from London, England. Galloway was raised by his single mother.
He attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 1987. He has described his undergraduate academic performance as unremarkable, citing a 2.27 GPA. Galloway later earned an MBA from the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business in 1992.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
After graduating from UCLA, Scott Galloway began his career as a fixed-income analyst at Morgan Stanley. In 1992, he founded Prophet, a brand and marketing consultancy firm.
In 1997, Galloway launched RedEnvelope, an early e-commerce site specializing in gifts. The company went public in 2003 but later declared bankruptcy in 2008. He also founded Firebrand Partners in 2005, an activist hedge fund that invested in U.S. consumer and media companies, which is now defunct.
Galloway founded the digital intelligence firm L2 Inc in 2010, which benchmarked the online presence of various brands. In 2017, the firm was acquired by Gartner for $155 million. In 2019, he founded Section4, an executive education startup. Over his career, Galloway has founded nine companies.
Academic and Media Career
Scott Galloway is a clinical professor of marketing at New York University’s Stern School of Business, where he teaches brand management and digital marketing to MBA students. His academic research often focuses on the “Big Four” tech companies: Amazon, Apple, Meta (formerly Facebook), and Alphabet (Google).
Galloway has a significant media presence. He is the host of the Prof G Pod and co-host of the Pivot podcast with Kara Swisher. Through his podcasts, weekly newsletter No Mercy/No Malice, and his YouTube channel, he reaches an audience of millions. His newsletter won the Webby Award in 2022. He also had a brief hosting role on the short-lived CNN+ streaming platform in 2021.
Author and Public Figure
Scott Galloway is a New York Times bestselling author of several books that analyze technology’s impact on business and society and offer life advice.
His published works include:
The Four: The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google* (2017), which examines the power and strategies of the four major tech giants.
The Algebra of Happiness: Notes on the Pursuit of Success, Love, and Meaning* (2019), offering his perspectives on life and relationships.
Post Corona: From Crisis to Opportunity* (2020), which analyzes the business landscape in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Adrift: America in 100 Charts* (2022).
The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Financial Security* (2024).
In 1999, the World Economic Forum named Galloway one of its “Global Leaders of Tomorrow.” He has also served on the boards of directors for several companies, including The New York Times Company, Urban Outfitters, and Panera Bread.
Personal Life
Scott Galloway is married to Beata Galloway, a real estate developer. They have two sons. Galloway has mentioned being married twice. As of 2022, he and his family reside in London. Galloway identifies as an atheist.
He has engaged in philanthropy, including a significant gift to UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business to fund fellowships for students from immigrant families.