Brookfield CEO Bruce Flatt reveals the investment philosophy behind building one of the world's largest alternative asset managers with over a trillion dollars under management.
At the core of Brookfield's strategy is a disciplined focus on downside protection that has delivered 19% annualized returns over 30 years. Flatt identifies three major trends driv ... Show More
Sep 15
Tobi Lütke: AI Agents, Better Decisions, and the Future of Work
Shopify founder and CEO Tobi Lütke joins Shane Parrish to discuss AI agents, better decision-making, and the future of work. He explains how he uses an AI council to examine his hardest decisions and why taste, judgment, and responsibility become more valuable as AI becomes more ... Show More
1h 5m
Dec 2023
Brookfield CEO: Private vs. public markets, investment style and value creation
<p>Bruce Flatt became the CEO of Brookfield in 2002 when the company was primarily a Canadian-based real estate firm with a market value of $5 billion. Under his leadership, it transformed into a global alternative asset manager, managing over $850 billion in assets acr ... Show More
48m 36s
Nov 2022
Brookfield Asset Management: Alternative Cash Flows - [Business Breakdowns, EP. 85]
This is Matt Reustle and today we are breaking down the giant alternative asset manager, Brookfield. Today Brookfield boasts $750bn in assets under management, and it’s a global footprint that includes many noteworthy office buildings and key infrastructure assets. To break down ... Show More
55m 48s
Jan 2025
129. Is Warren Buffett still relevant?
<p>Tash and Ana chat with Brandon from New Money about Warren Buffett's enduring investment strategies. They explore if his value investing approach, built on four pillars—business understanding, competitive advantage, skilled management, and margin of safety—remains relevant in ... Show More
30m 49s
Apr 2025
Francois Rochon - Outperforming the Market for 30+ Years Through Patience, Humility & Rationality | #578
Today’s guest is Francois Rochon, the President of Giverny Capital, which has returned over 15% per year for over 30 years. In today’s episode, Francois walks through the influence of Peter Lynch and Warren Buffett on his investment philosophy. He highlights three principles that ... Show More
1h 1m
Sep 2025
232: Infrastructure, AI & Energy: Navigating the Golden Age of Infrastructure Investing
Infrastructure investing is no longer a niche play — it’s at the center of today’s global economy and portfolios. In this episode of The Bid, we dive into why infrastructure investing is having a moment, how it connects to AI, and what megaforces are shaping the next decade of gr ... Show More
18m 24s
Jan 2025
Blackstone President and COO: Investment Decisions, Entrepreneurial Drive and Company Culture
<p>oin Nicolai Tangen as he sits down with Jonathan Gray, COO of Blackstone and former head of its real estate division. Gray shares what drives Blackstone’s success, the evolution of their investment philosophy, and the process for identifying outstanding businesses. He also pro ... Show More
49m 24s
Jun 2025
The Private Equity Playbook for Add-On Strategy, Data Discipline & Value Creation | Brooke Ablon, Fort Point Capital
Brooke Ablon, Co-Founder and Partner at Fort Point Capital, joins Sean Mooney to share how his firm scales lower middle market companies through a precise mix of strategy, data, and partnership. From executing disciplined add-on acquisition plans to transforming founder-led busin ... Show More
49m 37s