
We Study Billionaires
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The Investor's Program Network's main podcast, We Study Billionaires, hosted by Stig Brodersen and Trey Lockerbie, has had more than 90 million downloads.
The hosts of the programme conduct in-depth interviews with and studies of well-known financial billionaires like Warren Buffett, Howard Marks, and Bill Gates. They then share what they learn with you and demonstrate how you may use..
We Study Billionaires
22h ago
In this episode, Clay explores When Genius Failed by Roger Lowenstein, the gripping story of the rise and fall of Long-Term Capital Management (LTCM). Founded by Wall Street’s brightest minds, including Nobel Prize-winning economists, LTCM generated astronomical returns using complex mathematical models and extreme leverage—until a financial crisis in 1998 exposed its fatal flaws. Clay also discusses the dangers of overconfidence, the illusion of diversification, and why excessive leverage can be a ticking time bomb. Additionally, he shares details on an exclusive value investing e ..read more
We Study Billionaires
3d ago
In this episode, Preston Pysh, Jeff Ross, American Hodl, and Joe Carlasare explore the implications of dollar weakness, overall liquidity, and the impact of Bitcoin bonds. They break down SBR, SAB 121, and recent legal updates, while also explaining the Supplemental Leverage Ratio (SLR). They also discuss whether tariffs are truly inflationary, MMT’s consequences, and the shift toward re-privatization. Finally, they cover contrarian buy signals for Bitcoin and QQQ, and the broader outlook for the U.S. economy versus global markets. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 03:06 - Insights i ..read more
We Study Billionaires
3d ago
In this episode, William Green welcomes back Pico Iyer, one of his all-time favorite guests. Pico is a famed author & speaker whose TED talks have been viewed about 12 million times. Here, he discusses his new book, “Aflame,” which explores how to find peace of mind, happiness & clarity amid extreme uncertainty & accelerating change. This episode is a masterclass on creating a richer, wiser, happier life while living by what Warren Buffett calls an inner scorecard. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 04:31 - How to find calm & clarity in the midst of uncertainty & c ..read more
We Study Billionaires
3d ago
On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Cristiano Souza to discuss his three primary criteria in identifying an excellent business. Cristiano Souza is the founder of Zeno Equity Partners, a firm he started in 2022 after spending 28 years at Dynamo. From 1994 through 2015, he was on the team that managed the Dynamo Cougar fund, which invested in high-quality equities in Brazil. During that time, the fund compounded at 24% per year in US dollar terms. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 03:33 - The three things that Cristiano looks for in a business. 13:43 - What the Founder’s Mindset is ..read more
We Study Billionaires
3d ago
In this episode, Daniel Batten discusses how Bitcoin is driving advancements in renewable energy, the decentralization of global hash rates and mining pools, and the rise of heat reuse technology. Together with Preston, they explore innovations in mining, the potential of zinc recycling and methane capture, the intersection of AI and Bitcoin, and the growing energy demands of the industry. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:35 - Innovations in the mining industry, including zinc recycling and methane landfill use 02:11 - How Bitcoin mining is decentralizing globally and why i ..read more
We Study Billionaires
3d ago
On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve chats with Adam Wilk about the powers of incremental improvement, what he learned as an NBA scout about finding hidden value, why making the investing process more labour intensive has led to outperformance, the hidden difficulties of identifying quality in small-cap stocks, how to utilize aspects of special situation investments to find hidden compounders, the shared qualities found in Adam’s best investments, and a whole lot more! Adam Wilk is the Founder and Portfolio Manager of Greystone Capital Management, LLC, leading a concentrated small and micro-cap lon ..read more
We Study Billionaires
3d ago
On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Tae Kim to discuss his new book, The Nvidia Way, which outlines the making of one of the greatest tech businesses in the world. Nvidia is the darling of the age of artificial intelligence as its chips are powering the generative-AI revolution, and demand is insatiable. Since the IPO in 1999, shares of Nvidia are up by 285,000%, which is a compounded return of 37% per year. Tae Kim is a senior technology writer at Barron’s. To uncover Nvidia’s brilliant story, Tae interviewed more than one hundred people who were involved in their journey, including Jensen ..read more
We Study Billionaires
3d ago
In this episode, Preston and Matthew dive deep into Bitcoin’s design, its ability to protect financial autonomy, and the macroeconomic trends shaping its value. Matthew breaks down Bitcoin price models, stock-to-flow analysis, and the role of global liquidity. They also explore the impact of Layer-2 solutions and make bold predictions about Bitcoin’s future in global finance. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:47 - Why Bitcoin serves as an "escape hatch" from centralized financial instability 04:34 - How Bitcoin’s design ensures individual financial autonomy in a digital world 06:2 ..read more
We Study Billionaires
3d ago
On today’s show, Stig Brodersen talks with co-host William Green, the author of “Richer, Wiser, Happier.” In their quest for meaningful relationships and being the best version of themselves, they discuss what has made them Richer, Wiser, or Happier in the past quarter. You’re invited to join them on their journey. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:51 - What makes you go weak and go strong. 01:51 - Why emotions can be real but not true. 22:03 - How to let go of experiences you would rather forget. 01:03:37 - How to attract the right people into your life. 01:17:47 - How to f ..read more
We Study Billionaires
3d ago
On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Kris Sidial to discuss tail risk hedging. A tail risk hedging strategy is designed to help investors protect their portfolios from extreme market downturns, reducing the risk of significant capital loss. By mitigating large drawdowns, investors can potentially achieve a smoother return profile over time, enhancing their Sharpe ratio and the long-term growth of their portfolio. Kris Sidial is the co-investment officer of Ambrus Group, which implements a carry-neutral tail risk hedging strategy to protect investors against market crashes. IN THIS EPIS ..read more