Business Breakdowns

Learn how companies work from the people who know them best. We do deep research and interview industry veterans, investment professionals, and business leaders to explain the inner workings of public stocks and private businesses. Every business has lessons and Breakdowns is here to highlight them.

Matt Reustle, Zack Fuss Hosts Matt Reustle, Zack Fuss

Matt is the CEO of Colossus. Zack is the Chief Investment Officer of Shoni Holdings, a single family office.

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Ep.106

Electronic Arts: FIFA, The Sims, Madden and More

The 10th Man is the author of a popular investing blog. We cover the relationship between game developers and publishers, how exclusive licensed content makes EA Sports so powerful, and how monetization models are changing in the industry.

04.12.2023

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Ep.105

Titan: A Golden Case in Indian Retail

Saurabh Mukherjea is the founder and CIO of Marcellus Investment Managers. We cover the importance of jewelry to Indian consumers, the factors behind Titan's growth into a highly profitable juggernaut, and why retailing in India is still a gold mine of opportunities.

04.05.2023

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Ep.104

The National Basketball Association

Ethan Strauss has worked for the NBA, ESPN, The Athletic, and now writes independently. We cover the key moments in the league's history, the economics behind the league and its franchises, and why its star players have so much power compared to other leagues.

03.31.2023

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Ep.103

Jim Chanos: A Short Thesis on Data Centers

Jim Chanos is the president and founder of Kynikos Associates. We cover his short thesis on the US Data Center REITs, his bear case for commercial real estate, and some broader wisdom on how management can thoughtfully respond to short sellers.

03.28.2023

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Ep.102

Markel: Playing the Long Game

Peter Keefe is an investor at Avenir and Saurabh Madaan was the Deputy CIO at Markel and is now the managing member at Manveen. We cover what makes Markel unique, how a specific set of values is deeply embedded in the business, and what studying Markel can teach about investing.

03.22.2023

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Ep.101

The Walt Disney Company: An Entertainment Empire

Ben Weiss is the Chief Investment Officer of 8th & Jackson. We cover Disney’s famous flywheel, the challenges and opportunities created by its push into streaming, and how its leadership and culture have evolved over the years.

03.15.2023

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Ep.100

IPL: The World’s Fastest Growing Sports League

Ed Cowan is an investor at TDM Growth Partners and a former professional cricketer. We cover how the IPL came to be, the unique place cricket occupies in Indian society, and the business model behind its franchise teams.

03.08.2023

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Ep.99

Wise: Moving Money Around the World

James Revell is an investor at TDM Growth Partners. We cover how Wise offers an alternative to the broken system of correspondent banking, who its competitors are, and whether cross-border money transfer is ultimately a commodity business.

03.01.2023

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Ep.98

Ryanair: Low Cost Obsessed

Andrew Hollingworth is the founder and portfolio manager at Holland Advisors. We cover what makes airlines such a difficult industry for investors, how Ryanair focuses on cost advantages, and how its CEO took a unique approach to shaping the business.

02.22.2023

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Ep.97

Constellation Software: Principled, Profitable, Permanent

Chris Cerrone is a Partner and Portfolio Manager at Akre Capital Management. We cover Mark Leonard’s genius, why Constellation is the gold standard for employee compensation, and how the business has perfected its acquisition engine.

02.16.2023

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