We Study Billionaires - The Investor’s Podcast Network

In this episode, Clay and Kyle reflect on their weekend at the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders meeting in Omaha and play a few of their favorite clips from the Q&A session with Warren Buffett, Greg Abel, and Ajit Jain.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

01:16 - Our thoughts on Buffett’s announced retirement of CEO at Berkshire Hathaway.

07:07 - How Warren Buffett and Greg Abel’s management style might differ as CEO.

20:03 - Why Buffett seeks to surround himself with wonderful people.

35:03 - How Buffet...

On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve breaks down the contrarian investing philosophy of Anthony Bolton, revealing how he consistently outperformed the market by combining sentiment analysis, in-depth fundamental research, and a flexible yet disciplined portfolio strategy.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

03:27 - The traits Bolton observed in the best fund managers.

04:55 - Why incomplete knowledge can be a strength.

06:56 - A simple method for conviction-based portfolio reviews.

11:48 - What to do when your investments aren't working.

16:05 - The role of s...

This episode explores Bitcoin’s emerging role as a global economic force, from its convergence as money to grid integration, payment tech, and strategic policy shifts.

Preston and Parker also spotlight Zaprite's innovations for Bitcoin payments and the broader implications of CBDCs and regulatory changes.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

01:12 - Key developments in Texas: grid reliability, strategic reserves, and Bitcoin Park

07:12 - How Bitcoin mining can support energy grid reliability and cost efficiency

09:47 - Economic pros and cons of a U.S...

On today’s show, Stig Brodersen talks with legend value investor Mohnish Pabrai. Since its inception in 1999, one dollar invested in the flagship fund would have turned into $13.63 vs. $6.19 for the S&P 500. In the special interview, you can join Mohnish and Stig’s metaphorical restaurant and together taste new wonderful dishes in investing and life.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

01:36 - How stock investors can truly think like the owners of the business

10:09 - Which advice would Mohnish give to himself at ages 40 and 50

20:48 - Why yo...

In this episode, Clay dives into Buffett and Munger Unscripted by Alex Morris. This book is a treasure trove of timeless investing wisdom from decades of Berkshire Hathaway annual meetings. 

The episode highlights Warren and Charlie’s most powerful lessons on capital allocation, business quality, temperament, and how to achieve long-term investing success. Whether you're a lifelong Buffett fan or just stepping into the world of value investing, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

01:48 - Why B...

This episode explores how Bitcoin investors can build resilient portfolios, respond to economic slowdowns, and make smarter money and time decisions.

Expert insights on real estate trends, estate planning, and hedging strategies round out a comprehensive discussion.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

03:45 - The sustainability of Bitcoin's rally and long-term price outlooks.

05:35 - Trends in Bitcoiners' real estate investments amid housing illiquidity.

07:43 - How to interpret downgraded global growth forecasts for personal planning.

11:12 - How Bitcoiners can diversify portfolios wh...

Stig has invited legend investor Chris Bloomstran from Semper Augustus to teach us how to value Berkshire Hathaway on today's show. Semper Augustus has an outstanding track record with a compounded annual growth rate of 11.4% on equities since its fund's inception on 2/28/1999, compared to 8.2% for the S&P 500.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

01:45 - The importance of being trusted for Warren Buffett and Chris Bloomstran

18:20 - Why you may want to own a 10-year treasury over the S&P 500 over the next decade 

20:28 - H...

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 EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

02:12 - How Bezos’s childhood brilliance helped forged Amazon’s DNA.

03:22 - Why self-reliance helped Bezos repeatedly invent out of failure.

06:02 - How DE Shaw inspired Amazon’s hiring bar and secretive innovations.

14:18 - Why founde...

Alex Gladstein unpacks the hidden power dynamics of financial privilege, the shifting terrain of surveillance, and why Bitcoin might be the most unexpected tool in the fight for human rights

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

08:23 - Why self-custody is essential to the philosophical core of financial freedom

13:12 - How grassroots Bitcoin movements are reshaping power dynamics

14:02 - The complex role of social media in Bitcoin advocacy

14:27 - What recent developments are challenging or reinforcing core beliefs

16:07 - How Bitcoin ac...

In this episode, William Green chats with Christopher Begg, an exceptional hedge fund manager who is the CEO & CIO of East Coast Asset Management. Chris has also taught for many years at Columbia Business School, where he teaches the prestigious Security Analysis course that Warren Buffett took with Ben Graham in 1951. Here, Chris discusses how to stay calm amid market turmoil; how he identifies great businesses; why Tesla could deliver extraordinary long-term returns; & how he builds a balanced life in 7 key areas.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

03:54 - How Christopher Begg ha...

In this episode, Clay explores the book Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke, a guide to making better decisions under uncertainty.

Drawing from her career as a professional poker player, Annie shares how to separate decision quality from outcomes and avoid the trap of “resulting.” Clay also discusses how our brains are wired for certainty, why embracing probabilistic thinking leads to better outcomes, and the value of building a truth-seeking support system. Additionally, he uncovers tools like backcasting, premortems, and kill criteria to improve long-term decision-making as investors.

IN THIS...

Perianne Boring and Brian Estes join the show to break down today’s most pressing crypto issues—from rising tariffs and DOJ coin audits to the White House Digital Asset Summit.

They share insights on the evolving market structure, the future of stablecoin legislation, and how Washington is shaping the next phase of digital finance. Plus, a look at Bitbonds, Thank God For Bitcoin, and the under-the-radar trends that could define the next cycle.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

03:29 - Key takeaways from t...

On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve dives deep into Mohnish Pabrai’s The Dhandho Investor, unpacking its nine core principles through vivid case studies and personal reflections to help investors embrace simplicity, asymmetric bets, and the power of cloning proven ideas.

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On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Niklas Sävås to discuss the business model of serial acquirers. 

A serial acquirer is a company that grows primarily by repeatedly acquiring other businesses as a core part of its strategy. Over the past two decades, many serial acquirers have proven to be profitable investments in the stock market including Constellation Software and Lifco AB. In this episode, Clay and Niklas break down the most important factors to understanding the business model as investors.

Niklas Sävås is a senio...

 Wall Street veteran and macro expert, James Lavish, and Preston Pysh have a candid back and forth about the Trump tariffs and what the impact in game theory looks like moving forward.

They also talk about how it's impacting fixed income, equities, and Bitcoin. Plus how the U.S. might navigate things from here and what's expected ahead.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

04:14 - How MAG 7 dynamics differ from MAGA trade policies

04:48 - Insights from the Street on where equities and crypto are head...

In today's episode, Stig Brodersen shares 20 pieces of advice with his 20-year-old self.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

02:02 - Why the limits of your language are the limits of your world

06:35 - Why you need to leave your comfort zone

09:05 - Why you can grow from making yourself vulnerable

21:29 - Why you can have anything but not everything

33:29 - Why you should do what you say and say what you do

53:02 - Why you should be intentional wi...

On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Arif Karim to discuss Netflix and Ferrari. Arif has studied both businesses for many years as a co-Portfolio Manager at Ensemble Capital and knows these companies as well as about anybody.

Arif has been in the investment industry for over 25 years, and is currently working on transitioning to his new venture in the industry.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

01:31 - What is Netflix’s moat, and what makes it a great business?

10:45 - How...

Jesse Myers breaks down MicroStrategy’s bold new move, the MSTR preferred stock, and shares big-picture views on Bitcoin, scarcity, and economic transformation.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

02:58 - What MicroStrategy’s new preferred stock offering means for investors.

04:34 - The implications of MSTR’s free cash flow and interest expense dynamics.

07:23 - A sneak peek at Jesse’s Global Asset Value chart and what it reveals.

10:16 - How Bitcoin continues to shape MicroStrategy’s balance sheet and strategy.

15:48 - Whether we...

On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve explores how common stocks, paired with contrarian thinking and an understanding of cycles, can generate strong returns. We’ll cover lessons Ed shares from his journey—like allowing for imprecise valuations and learning from disappointing investments. We’ll also look at the value of investing alongside great investors and acting decisively during market panics.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

04:00 - Why common stocks offer more than just solid returns.

06:14 - One mindset shift to sharpen your contrarian investing edge.

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On today’s episode, Clay is joined by François Rochon to discuss his long-term investing philosophy. François firmly believes that buying great businesses at fair prices is the key to success as a long-term investor. He also believes that trying to time the market is a fool’s errand and that stock price volatility is a gift to investors seeking to beat the market.

Since Francois started the Rochon Global Portfolio in 1993, he’s compounded capital at 13.6% per year on average net of fees, and the S&P 500 has compounded at 10.6%.

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From ETF debates to home heat mining, Jessy brings deep insights on navigating Bitcoin's evolution, securing your crypto, and building a future with sound strategy and security.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

13:24 - Whether Bitcoin can serve as a reliable retirement asset

22:41 - Practical steps for passing down Bitcoin to future generations

27:32 - How to safely and effectively donate Bitcoin to charity

29:36 - How Bitcoin ETFs are reshaping market dynamics and investor behavior

35:24 - Risks of ce...

On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve chats with Harris Kupperman about his investing strategy based around concentrated bets on macro and events. Harris has decades of market experience and shares his thoughts on why investors have so much difficulty navigating the markets.

Harris Kupperman is Praetorian Capital Management LLC's founder and chief investment officer. He focuses on inflecting trends and event-driven strategies. He’s also the author of Kuppy’s Korner, a widely followed investment blog. In addition to his investing work, he serves as Chairman and CEO of Mongolia Growth Group, giving him firsth...

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 event hosted by TIP in Big...

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:

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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...

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...

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

01:13 - How Bitcoin mining is decentralizing globally and why...

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 long-only stra...

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 interv...

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 Bitcoi...

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 r...

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 EPISODE YOU...

In this episode, Preston and Paolo discuss Tether’s massive $13.7 billion profit, its growing strategic importance, and whether Wall Street banks will enter the stablecoin space.

They also explore Tether’s expansion into AI, real estate, and Brain-Computer Interfaces, alongside its big move to El Salvador. They also discuss what running Tether on Lightning means for payments and the future of tokenized assets in the UAE.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

03:05 - How Tether achieved $13.7 billion in profits last year.<...

In today's episode, Kyle Grieve discusses the book Against The Gods and how risk has evolved over history, why risk management was deeply routed in gambling, how the insurance industry was launched, revolutionary learnings on risk from brilliant historical figures, how regression was formulated and how it tricks investors, the two economists who upended utility theory, the powerful concept of prospect theory and how it showed how irrational humans are, and much more!

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

06:52 - Why a human “calculator” can’t win in the mark...

On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Lyn Alden to discuss fiscal dominance and its implications for investors. While many value investors claim that following the macro environment isn’t all that important, Lyn makes the compelling case that fiscal dominance has a considerable impact on financial markets overall.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

02:03 - What fiscal dominance is and why it matters.

08:39 - Why the S&P 500 is at all-time highs with the backdrop of higher interest rates.

11:36 - Whether Lyn expect...

In this episode, Joe Burnett and Preston Pysh analyze five key video clips featuring insights from Michael Saylor, Trace Mayer, Nik Bhatia, Tad Smith, and Howard Lutnick.

They explore Bitcoin’s role in capital flow, how it disrupts traditional incentives, the mechanics of fiat money, the impact of monetary expansion on asset prices, and Bitcoin’s growing importance in global finance.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

02:20 - Michael Saylor’s "Waterfall Analogy" and why capital naturally flows int...

In 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...

On today’s episode, Clay and Kyle give an overview of their best quality stock idea for Q1 2025. This quarter, they discuss AppFolio.

AppFolio is a high-growth software company revolutionizing property management. Clay and Kyle explore its impressive revenue growth, competitive advantages, and how AI-driven innovations like Realm-X are helping AppFolio capture market share. The conversation also covers key risks, the competitive landscape, and the company's valuation, providing listeners with a comprehensive analysis of whether AppFolio is a compelling investment opportunity.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - In...

CJ Konstantinos, founder of People’s Reserve, shares his journey into Bitcoin, the philosophy behind his company, and groundbreaking products like self-paying mortgages. Discover insights on Bitcoin-backed loans, navigating regulatory challenges, and the evolution of traditional banking in a Bitcoin-driven world.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

02:06 - CJ Konstantinos’s journey into Bitcoin and the motivation to create People’s Reserve.

13:28 - How Bitcoin-backed loans work and their potential benefits.

14:40 - The innovative concept of self-paying mortgages and how...

In this episode, William Green chats with British investing legend Terry Smith. Terry, a member of Bloomberg’s index of billionaires, manages the Fundsmith Equity Fund, which is the UK’s largest stock fund. Since 2010, it’s returned more than 600%, beating the MSCI World Index by over 200 percentage points. Here, Terry talks in depth about the skills, personality traits, & principles that catapulted him from poverty to the pinnacle of the investing world.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

04:01 - How Terry Smith was shaped by poverty & violence.

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