Tim Cook Steps Aside – What's Next for Apple

About this episode

The episode discusses Tim Cook's departure from Apple and the implications for the company's future under new CEO Jon Ternus.

It wasn't a complete surprise, but Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) CEO Tim Cook is stepping aside and the company's current head of hardware, Jon Ternus, will be taking the helm in September. In this episode, the team discuss Cook's legacy, the biggest challenges and opportunities for the new leader, and more. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - Tim Cook and his accomplishments at Apple - Apple's new CEO and what his biggest challenges are - Whether the S&P 500 will include SpaceX after it goes public - AST Spacemobil and its opportunities Companies discussed: AAPL, ASTS, RKLB Host: Tyler Crowe Guests: Matt Frankel, Jon Quast Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult…

People in this episode

Host: Tyler Crowe

Guests: Matt Frankel, Jon Quast

Topics covered

• Tim Cook's legacy
• Apple's new CEO
• challenges for new leadership
• SpaceX IPO
• AST Spacemobil opportunities

Keywords

• Tim Cook
• Jon Ternus
• Apple
• SpaceX
• AST Spacemobil
• leadership challenges
• S&P 500

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Organizations: Apple, S&P 500, SpaceX, AST Spacemobil, RKLB

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