Bill Ackman is the founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, one of the most closely watched investment firms in the world.
In this conversation, he breaks down how he tells the difference between real innovation from hype, what he looks for before making a billion-dollar investment, and why he sold Netflix—and later bought it back. He also sha ... Show More
Sep 15
Tobi Lütke: The Skills AI Makes More Valuable
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
Jan 2025
TIP691: Sol Price: The Retail Visionary Behind Costco w/ Clay Finck
Clay dives into the life and legacy of Sol Price, the pioneering retail entrepreneur who revolutionized the industry with FedMart and Price Club, ultimately leading to the creation of Costco. The episode explores how Price's business philosophies, including treating employees wel ... Show More
1h 6m
May 2023
#304: Sol Price (The Founder Who Taught Jim Sinegal, Sam Walton, Jeff Bezos, Bernie Marcus)
What I learned from reading Sol Price: Retail Revolutionary by Robert Price.
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[6:50] He believed in developing strong operating efficiencies, and he continually emphasized passing on savings to customers.
[8:48] It's pretty incredible to think about that Sol's ideas have cre ... Show More
59m 48s
Apr 2025
TIP716: The Power of Customer Obsession: Amazon’s Secret Weapon w/ Kyle Grieve
On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve explores the DNA of Amazon by tracing Jeff Bezos’s early influences, strategic decisions, and relentless focus on customer experience, revealing how a bold vision and founder-led culture built one of the most dominant businesses in history. IN THIS ... Show More
1h 4m