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Tarek Mansour

Co-founder & CEO, Kalshi

Search every verified Tarek Mansour interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Tarek Mansour, co-founder and chief executive officer of Kalshi, appeared on the Prof G Markets podcast on February 25, 2026, to discuss the distinction between prediction markets and gambling. He argued that prediction markets are a "healthier mechanism" for engagement than traditional gambling, citing issues like addiction and "dopamine hits" as problems stemming from the gambling industry's incentives. Mansour also addressed Kalshi's regulatory approach, noting that the company spent four years obtaining a license before launching any products, in contrast to other platforms he said launched without one. On the podcast, Mansour explained that Kalshi does not offer markets on events like the color of Gatorade at the Super Bowl, stating that such bets lack "extrinsic consequences" beyond the speculation itself. He contrasted this with markets on events like Brexit, which he said have real-world relevance for pricing and decision-making. The hosts, including Scott Galloway, praised Mansour for embracing regulation more than others in the industry, while also noting that speculative activity on such platforms carries potential risks that regulators must address.

Recent appearances

  • Kimi, Odyssey, Tyler Cowen Joins, 5 Cups of Coffee, Aston Martin x COD

    July 20, 2026 · 📺 TBPN

    00:06:07 The AI Cold War 00:38:12 Odyssey Rips 00:48:51 𝕏 Timeline Reactions 01:00:26 Tyler Cowen is an American economist, author, and professor at George Mason University, known for his work in cultural economics and as co-author of the blog Marginal Revolution. He discusses the inevitability of open-source AI, emphasizing that attempts to ban it are futile due to its global proliferation, particularly from China. He also highlights the challenges Europe faces in competing with Chinese industries, suggesting that imposing tariffs may not be an effective solution. 01:35:58 Danny Yeung, CEO an…

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  • Prediction Markets vs. Gambling: Where’s the Line? | Prof G Markets

    February 27, 2026 · 📺 Prof G Markets

    This week on Prof G Markets, Scott Galloway and Ed Elson are joined by Tarek Mansour to break down why prediction markets are surging in popularity, and whether they’re really any different from gambling. They also explore how the company polices insider trading, the real-world use cases for these markets, and how Kalshi is navigating regulation. Tarek Mansour is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Kalshi. Tarek began his career as a quantitative trader at Goldman Sachs and as a global macro trader at Citadel. He went on to co-found Kalshi in 2018. Subscribe to our Markets Newslett…

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