#68 - Andrew Sheiner: Private Equity, Selectivity, Discipline
Andrew is Founder and CEO of Altas Partners, which is a Toronto-based private equity firm that manages over $10B (as of 3/31/25). Andrew shares insights about why a concentrated, quality-focused approach can deliver superior results in private equity, how disciplined risk management and patient capital drive value, and the significance of partnering closely with management teams.
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#67 - Soo Chuen Tan: Long-Term Equity Investing
Soo Chuen is the founder of Discerene Group, a $2.5 billion investment manager (as of 12/31/24) specializing in fundamental, contrarian, long-term value investing in global equities. He shares insights into his unique investment approach, which emphasizes patience, structural moats, and significant margins of safety.
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#66 - Jason Illian: Leadership, Legacy, Principles
Jason is co-founder of Highmount Capital and former Managing Director of Koch Disruptive Technologies. He discusses core principles like legacy, integrity and curiosity, his innovative approach to growth equity investing, and the importance of building meaningful relationships.
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#65 - Julian Brigden: Macro and Market Outlook
Julian, Co-Founder of Macro Intelligence 2 Partners, discusses global macroeconomic trends, challenges facing the U.S. dollar and U.S. stocks, and why the next decade may diverge significantly from the last decade.
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