Our conversation about the challenges Goldman Sachs faces in their partnership with Apple for the Apple Card continues as David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, Mark Fuccio, Kelly Guimont, and Brittany Smith question their ability to capitalize on the relationship and debate whether they are losing money or using Apple as a scapegoat. We wrap with a discussion of a high-priced Tinder tier and whether it might actually be worth it. (Part 3)

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

0:03:13 Speculation on the reasons behind Goldman's difficulties with Apple

0:07:42 Apple Card's Cashback Rewards

0:09:10 Consumer Credit Troubles for Goldman and Apple

0:10:40 The $500 a Month Tinder Tier

0:12:15 The Dating Pool for Wealthy Individuals

0:13:14 A Happy Ending and Satisfied Customers

0:14:29 Eric's Facepalm Streak Continues

0:14:58 Exploring the Pros and Cons of the Dating Game

0:16:52 Challenges of Modern Dating and the Appeal of Paid Services

0:17:20 The Evolution of Online Communication: From IRC to AOL

0:19:28 Chat Room Comments and the Importance of Online Communities

0:21:16 The Love Story: Paid Dating Service for Two Years

Links:

Goldman Sachs regrets Apple Card, and is trying to escape the deal

https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/10/16/goldman-sachs-regrets-apple-card-and-is-trying-to-escape-the-deal

How the Apple-Goldman Sachs relationship became an unhappy marriage

https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/07/25/how-the-apple-goldman-sachs-relationship-became-an-unhappy-marriage

How the Partnership Between Apple and Goldman Sachs Soured

https://12ft.io/proxy?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theinformation.com%2Farticles%2Fhow-the-partnership-between-apple-and-goldman-soured

The Morning After: Tinder’s $500 a month tier is here

https://www.engadget.com/the-morning-after-tinders-500-a-month-tier-is-now-open-to-everyone-who-can-afford-it-111517880.html

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