DescriptionIn this episode of We Fixed It, You’re Welcome, the team dives deep into the phenomenon of meme stocks like GameStop, AMC, Hertz, and Bed Bath & Beyond. What started as internet-fueled rebellions against Wall Street turned into massive financial chaos — with instant millionaires, bankrupt companies, and confused everyday investors.Guest: Matt Anthes – Digital strategist, social impact advocate, founder of Advocators.ai, mentor with Techstars and Stanford’s AI for Good, and builder of HooliCon.com.Together with our guest, the panel explores:✅ How online communities (Reddit, YouTube, Twitter) fueled the frenzy✅ Why meme stocks mirror influencer marketing & viral movements✅ The risks for small investors caught in FOMO✅ What companies like GameStop & AMC should do when their stock surges artificially✅ Corporate responsibility, employee impact, and investor psychology✅ How investors & companies can harness meme stock energy for goodFrom GameStop’s wild ride to AMC’s billion-dollar lifeline, this episode unpacks what happens when culture collides with capital.👉 Subscribe for more deep dives where we fix big business problems with fresh perspectives.Links:• wefixeditpod.com• Follow us on:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wefixeditpodLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wefixeditpodYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@WeFixedItPodIf you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your friends! Keep listening to find out how we fix companies and put them back better than we found them.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meme Stocks & Why Most Investors Lose

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