TIP699: Unlocking High-Growth Investments w/ Jason Donville and Jesse Gamble
16 February - 1 hour 12 minsIn today's episode, Kyle Grieve chats with Jason Donville and Jesse Gamble about their investing philosophy, their emphasis on focusing on growth and value, their evolution from using ROE-focused metrics to the rule of 40 to identify great investing opportunities, how to use the rule of 40 to add high performing businesses to a watchlist, how the market reacts to interest rates, AI impact on the business landscape, and much more!
Jason Donville is an award-winning analyst with a distinguished career in Asia and Canada. He previously served as Head of Equity Research at Credit Lyonnais Securities Asia and Research Director at Credit Suisse First Boston, working in Singapore and Jakarta befor...
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TECH001: AI for Activists w/ Justin Moon and Shroominic (Tech Podcast)
From Oslo's spotlight to global frontlines, Justin and Shroominic share how activists are harnessing AI for storytelling, translation, and rapid response while also navigating threats from authoritarian AI. Explore the core building blocks, decentralized models, and how anyone can begin experimenting today. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:25 - What “vibe coding” is and why it’s a game-changer 02:43 - How a live website was built with voice commands in 8 minutes 04:26 - The core message behind the Oslo Freedom Forum AI demo 04:52 - How to start using AI today, even with zero technical skills 12:10 - What “AI for Activists” really means in practice 13:24 - Real examples of AI used for translation, response, and storytelling 15:10 - A surprising story of AI making a big impact for dissidents 21:14 - How authoritarian regimes are using AI—and how to counter them 24:04 - The foundational building blocks of modern AI 33:05 - A vision for AI’s future—empowering individuals over the state BOOKS AND RESOURCES Nostr Account: Justin Moon. HRF’s program: AI for Individual Rights. Newsletter: Financial Freedom Newsletter. X Account: Shroominic. Nostr Account: Shroominic. Related website: routstr. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our Bitcoin Fundamentals Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Simple Mining HardBlock AnchorWatch Human Rights Foundation Linkedin Talent Solutions Vanta Unchained Onramp Netsuite Shopify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
49 mins
17 September Finished
TIP753: The Relentless Vision That Made McDonald’s a Global Giant w/ Kyle Grieve
On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve discusses the rise of McDonald’s under Ray Kroc and the vision, systems, and persistence that transformed a small burger joint into a global empire. He explores Kroc’s leadership style, business model innovations, and the timeless lessons investors and entrepreneurs can learn from McDonald’s journey. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 03:34 - The grit, adaptability, and salesmanship that made Ray Kroc unstoppable 14:42 - How a hot dog stand inspired the first McDonald’s restaurant 19:04 - Why protecting brand image was so vital to McDonald’s growth story 20:06 - How McDonald’s pivot to real estate fueled expansion 25:21 - Why standardization and systems powered McDonald’s rapid growth 28:49 - Why Kroc’s struggles with the McDonald brothers show alignment is critical 30:22 - What Jobs, Schultz, and Musk shared with Kroc as visionaries 33:54 - How McDonald’s thrived for decades despite fierce competition 40:51 - How Hamburger University aligned franchisees with Kroc’s vision 42:42 - The story behind McDonald’s product innovation successes and failures Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here. Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Buy a copy of Grinding It Out by Ray Kroc here. Follow Kyle on Twitter and LinkedIn. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: SimpleMining HardBlock AnchorWatch Human Rights Foundation Linkedin Talent Solutions Vanta Unchained Onramp Netsuite Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Spotify! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
1 hour 4 mins
14 September Finished
TIP752: Financial Statements Explained Simply w/ Brian Feroldi
On today's episode, Clay brings back long-time guest, Brian Feroldi, to educate our listeners on how to analyze financial statements. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:58 - An overview of the three financial statements. 13:11 - What GAAP accounting is and why the US is a good environment for investors from a regulatory perspective. 18:08 - Why Brian prefers that companies pay employees in cash rather than through stock based compensation. 30:29 - Why each dollar should be treated differently when analyzing different businesses. 37:20 - The role of financial statements in estimating a company’s intrinsic value. 37:20 - Why the P/E ratio is a useless valuation metric for growth businesses. 40:33 - Why Brian prioritizes optionality in his investment process. 43:26 - Red flags to look out for in the financial statements. 58:02 - What David Gardner taught Brian about investing. 01:01:41 - Why good investing is all about marrying the right side of your brain with the left side of your brain. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here. Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Check out more financial statement visuals here. Check out Long-Term Mindset. Related Episode: TIP437: Why does the Stock Market Go Up? w/ Brian Feroldi. Follow Brian on LinkedIn & X. Follow Clay on LinkedIn & X. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: SimpleMining HardBlock AnchorWatch Human Rights Foundation Linkedin Talent Solutions Vanta Unchained Onramp Netsuite Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Spotify! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
1 hour 1 min
12 September Finished
BTC251 : Tech Abundance w/ Jeff Booth
Preston and Jeff discuss the expansion of the Bitcoin Fundamentals podcast to include cutting-edge topics like AI, robotics, and nuclear tech, all viewed through a Bitcoin and decentralization lens. They examine the impact of exponential technological growth, open-source innovation, and international competition. The conversation closes with a powerful message: the future of tech must reconnect with human agency and identity. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:37 Why Preston is expanding the podcast beyond Bitcoin into broader tech themes. 04:07 - Why decentralized systems like Bitcoin are crucial in a high-tech world. 07:05 - Why deflation is natural in a free market and what’s preventing it. 09:00 - How AI and robotics are reshaping labor and automation. 12:50 - How open-source technologies challenge centralization. 17:00 - What Tesla’s Optimus robot signals about the future of automation. 18:49 - The role of international tech competition, especially from China. 24:33 - How synthetic environments are accelerating AI training for robotics. 34:19 - How demographic trends intersect with economic and tech paradigms. 40:29 - The vision of a hopeful tech future rooted in human consciousness. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Jeff’s Book: The Price of Tomorrow. Nostr account: Jeff Booth. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our Bitcoin Fundamentals Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Simple Mining HardBlock AnchorWatch Human Rights Foundation Linkedin Talent Solutions Vanta Unchained Onramp Netsuite Shopify Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
47 mins
10 September Finished
TIP751: Mastermind Q3, 2025: Uber, Merck, and Bath & Body Works
In today's episode, Stig Brodersen is talking stocks with Tobias Carlisle and Hari Ramachandra. Stig’s pick is Uber, the world’s largest ride-hailing company. Tobias is pitching Bath & Body Works, a category leader in home and personal fragrance. Hari’s stock of choice is Merck, a pharmaceutical giant that owns the blockbuster oncology drug. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:23 - Stig’s bull case for Uber (Ticker on NYSE: UBER). 17:15 - The bear case for Uber, including the regulatory risk. 58:37 - Why Hari is bullish on Merck (Ticker on NYSE: MRK). 01:12:10 - The bear case for Merck, including the “Keytruda patent cliff.” 01:17:32 - Why Toby is bullish on Bath & Body Works (Ticker on NYSE: BBWI). 01:27:10 - The bear case of Bath & Body Works, including the debt level. And so much more! Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here. Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Stig Brodersen’s Portfolio and Track record. Listen to Shawn and Daniel’s episode about Uber. Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q2, 2025 or watch the video. Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q1, 2025 or watch the video. Tobias' podcast, The Acquirers Podcast. Tobias' ETFs, ZIG and Deep. Tobias' Acquirer's Multiple stock screener: AcquirersMultiple.com. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: SimpleMining HardBlock AnchorWatch Human Rights Foundation Linkedin Talent Solutions Vanta Unchained Onramp Netsuite Shopify Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
1 hour 34 mins
7 September Finished
TIP750: Generating Alpha, Digital Payments, & AI w/ Deiya Pernas
On today's episode, Clay is joined by Deiya Pernas to discuss his investing philosophy, why he sees opportunity for investors in the digital payments space, and why he is closely following developments in AI. After a decade of experience in the investment industry, Deiya co-founded Pernas Research with his brother in 2023. Since January 2017, the Pernas portfolio has published audited net returns of 27.1% versus the S&P 500’s average annualized return of 14.7%. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:44 - Pernas’ overall investing philosophy that has enabled them to crush the market. 04:49 - How we as investors can go about making predictions about an uncertain future. 09:00 - What poker taught Deiya about effective portfolio management. 15:12 - The importance of understanding working capital. 24:39 - Why Deiya is attracted to the digital payments space. 30:28 - An overview of why Deiya is long Remitly. 45:52 - Why Wise PLC isn’t a major threat to Remitly. 49:12 - Why Deiya is closely following developments in AI. And so much more! Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here. Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Related Episode: TIVP032: Remitly (RELY): Future Multibagger or Stablecoin Casualty? w/ Daniel Mahncke & Shawn O'Malley. Follow Clay on LinkedIn & X. Follow Deiya on LinkedIn & X. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: SimpleMining HardBlock AnchorWatch Human Rights Foundation Vanta Unchained Onramp Netsuite Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Spotify! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
55 mins
5 September Finished
