In episode 142 we welcome Ryan Ansin. Ryan begins by discussing how his introduction into the cannabis industry started with thoughtful conversations at home, focused on the social justice perspective. He started investing in the industry over 4 years ago, then had an opportunity to purchase a factory in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. What started off as a passiv ... Show More
Nov 21
AQR’s Antti Ilmanen – US Exceptionalism: Growth Story or Valuation Trap? | #607
Today’s guest is Antti Ilmanen, Global Co-head of the Portfolio Solutions Group at AQR Capital Management.
In today’s episode, Antti discusses the complexities of investment returns, the importance of understanding both objective and subjective expectations, and the dangers of r ... Show More
1h 3m
Nov 11
The Biotech Rebuild: Finding Alpha After the Drawdown with Chris Clark | #606
Today’s guest is Chris Clark. Chris was a biotech PM for 10 years at RS Investments, managing $4.5 billion. In today’s episode, Chris discusses the complexities of the biotech sector, which has suffered a dramatic drawdown the past few years. He begins by explaining how biotech w ... Show More
1h 50m
Nov 7
Vanguard’s Joe Davis on AI vs. The National Debt: The Tug-of-War To Decide America’s Future | #605
Today’s guest is Joe Davis, Vanguard’s Global Chief Economist and Global Head of Vanguard’s Investment Strategy Group. His latest research on megatrends is covered in his book, Coming Into View: How AI and Other Megatrends Will Shape Your Investments. In today’s episode, Joe expl ... Show More
1h 2m
Dec 2022
Anas Asks, “What Products Will Really Best Serve My Community?”
Anas started a business he was really doing because he wanted to make money, like many of us. He thought it would be easier to start a supplement company, but after really listening to his ideal audience, fellow Muslims who are eating by the halal diet, he realized he actually ha ... Show More
54m 24s
Nov 2021
20VC Unscripted: Pricing is Crazy, Pre-Emptive Rounds are Normal, Pricing at 200x Revenue Multiple is Common, There is More Cash Than Ever. What Happens Next; Market Analysis with Ryan Denehy, Founder and CEO @ Electric
<p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/DenehyXXL">Ryan Denehy</a> is the Founder & CEO @ <a href= "https://www.electric.ai/">Electric</a>, the company that provides a modern IT solution that's simplified. To date, Ryan has raised over $188M for the company f ... Show More
35m 5s
Nov 2018
20VC: Ryan Caldbeck on Why The Business Model of VC is Broken, Who is To Blame, How The Best Funds Will Use Data Intelligently Moving Forward & Whether We Are In A Consumer Bubble Or Not?
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/ryan_caldbeck?lang=en">Ryan Caldbeck</a> is the Founder & CEO @ <a href= "https://circleup.com/">CircleUp</a>, the startup creating a transparent and efficient market to drive innovation for consumer brands. To date, Ryan has raised over $50m with ... Show More
34m 45s
Nov 2019
20VC: Why Pre-Product Market Fit Is About Systems Design Not Engineering, The Right Way For Leaders To Approach Wartime Leadership Today & A Guide To Recruitment Forward Planning with Ryan Denehy, Founder & CEO @ Electric
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/DenehyXXL">Ryan Denehy</a> is the Founder & CEO @ <a href= "https://www.electric.ai/">Electric.ai</a>, the company that provides a world-class IT solution that's centralized, secure, and lightning-fast. To date, Ryan has raised over $37m in funding ... Show More
36m 59s
Apr 2023
Ryan Serhant: Too Busy to Fail, Authenticity Leading to Success, & Branding | The Really Rich Podcast - Ep.14
<p>In episode 14 of The Really Rich Podcast with Nicholas Crown, I sit down with Founder & CEO, Ryan Serhant, of <a href="https://www.serhant.com/?utm_source=Really+Rich+-+Podcast&utm_medium=link+&utm_campaign=Nicholas+Crown" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Serhant</ ... Show More
40m 20s
Feb 2022
Joey Levin - Building an Anti-Conglomerate - [Invest Like the Best, EP. 264]
My guest today is IAC’s CEO, Joey Levin. IAC is a unique business in that it’s a holding company which builds world-class digital businesses. Since Barry Diller created IAC over two decades ago, it has produced 11 public companies, including Match Group, Expedia, and Live Nation. ... Show More
1h 10m
May 2021
20VC: Qualtrics Founder, Ryan Smith on The 2 Hour Decision Whether To Sell Qualtrics for $8Bn in Cash, Why Tying Your Identity To Your Company Will Never Make You Happy and His Relationship To Risk, Wealth and Responsibility as a Result
<p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/RyanQualtrics">Ryan Smith</a> is the Founder and Executive Chairman @ <a href= "https://www.qualtrics.com/">Qualtrics</a>, the leader in customer experience and creator of the experience management (XM) category. Ryan h ... Show More
40m 50s