The 2020s have not been an easy time for investors. Although investing seemed to be showing signs of recovery, recent trends have seen investment into some sectors take a nose-dive. Businesses struggle to keep pace with rising interest rates, record levels of inflation, and many other seemingly overwhelming economic macro-forces. A stinging question lurks si ... Show More
Jan 27
What the Data Actually Says About Venture Capital in MENA
Venture capital is often discussed through funding totals and headline deals.But the real signal sits underneath the numbers.In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Arjun is joined by Philip Bahoshy, Founder and CEO of MAGNiTT, to break down what the latest venture data actua ... Show More
54m 48s
Jan 20
What It Really Takes to Build World-Class Startups Outside Silicon Valley
Startup success is often explained through geography, capital, or timing.But the real story is about people, resilience, and long-term commitment.In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Arjun is joined by Allen Taylor, Managing Partner at Endeavor Catalyst, to unpack how worl ... Show More
57m 19s
Jan 13
How Allica Bank Is Rebuilding SME Banking From Scratch
Banking innovation usually gets reduced to apps and features.But the real changes are happening underneath.In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Richard Davies, CEO of Allica Bank, joins the couch to talk about how challenger banks are actually rebuilding SME banking in the ... Show More
53 m
Jan 2024
E66: A deep dive into MENA venture capital trends with Philip Bahoshy
I chat with Philip Bahoshy, the CEO of Magnitt, about the dynamic tech startup scene in the MENA region after a turbulent 2023. We delve into how recent economic shifts affect venture capital and discuss the current trends and 2024 predictions for venture capital in MENA, includi ... Show More
1h 18m
Jan 2024
Erik Serrano - Investing in Investment Firms - [Invest Like the Best, EP.358]
My guest today is Erik Serrano. Erik is the CEO of Stable Asset Management, which he started 14 years ago in his early 20s and has scaled to over $3 billion in AUM. Unusually, Stable’s strategy focuses on other investing firms. They look to back the Blackstone's of tomorrow and p ... Show More
1h 27m
Jun 2024
Episode 158: The Secret Stocks Powering the Future of AI – What Investors Need to Know Right Now
<p>In this Chip Stock Investor episode, we dive into the recent rise of Onto Innovation within the semiconductor metrology and PDC equipment market. Learn how Onto, Nova, and CamTek are advancing in wafer fab and chip packaging, and why Onto's stock has skyrocketed by 160% si ... Show More
18m 57s
Nov 2023
TIP585: Concentrated Value Investing w/ Shree Viswanathan
Clay Finck is joined by Shree Viswanathan to discuss his concentrated, patient, and global approach to investing. They touch on many of the key aspects to successful long-term investing as well as one of Shree’s portfolio holdings, Dino Polska, which reminds him of Walmart in the ... Show More
1h 27m
Oct 2023
TIP583: Preparing for the Bear Market to Come w/ Gautam Baid
Clay Finck is joined by Gautam Baid to discuss his new book, The Making of a Value Investor.
Gautam Baid, CFA is the Managing Partner of Stellar Wealth Partners India Fund, a Delaware-based investment partnership which is available to accredited investors in the US. Gautam is al ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 2022
RWH014: The Resilient Investor w/ Matthew McLennan
William chats with Matthew McLennan about how to achieve resilient wealth creation, which is a central focus of William's book “Richer, Wiser, Happier." This interview was recorded on August 30, 2022.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
02:36 - How Matthew McLennan grew up off the ... Show More
1h 54m