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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 is the CEO of Colossus. Zack is the Chief Investment Officer of Shoni Holdings, a single family office.
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Ep.150
HEICO: Parts for Planes
Eric Ruden is an Analyst at Ironvine Capital. We cover the market for aircraft parts and maintenance, how the Mendelson family have built HEICO into what it is today, and how its operating model compares with that of TransDigm.
02.21.2024

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Ep.92
Hermès: The Luxury Icon
Mark Urquhart is a partner at Baillie Gifford. We cover the brand's iconic handbags, how Hermès exudes exclusivity, and its potential for future growth.
01.11.2023

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Ep.151
Vulcan Materials: Rock On
Rob Hansen is a Senior Analyst at Vontobel Asset Management. We cover how Vulcan is crushing the competition in the construction aggregates market, the numerous applications of its products in critical infrastructure, and the excellent logistics that underpin its success.
02.28.2024
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Ep.96
The Business of Sport: NFL, F1, PGA Tour
To celebrate a big week in sport, we look back at our breakdowns of the NFL, Formula 1, and PGA Tour to highlight the most relevant insights from those conversations, giving a condensed masterclass on how each sport operates.
02.08.2023

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Ep.95
Qualcomm: Making Smartphones Smart
Jay Goldberg is a semiconductor industry consultant. We cover the role Qualcomm played in the wireless standards we rely on today, the fractious relationship between Qualcomm and Apple, and how the business is positioned for the future.
02.01.2023

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Ep.94
Orangetheory Fitness: A Franchise HIIT
The Wolf of Franchises is an analyst and author. We cover Orangetheory's origin story, how their tech-enabled concept differentiated the business, and walk through the economics for both franchisee and franchisor.
01.27.2023

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Ep.93
WeChat: China’s Operating System
Connie Chan is a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz. We discuss how WeChat was able to grow at an explosive pace, how other apps are built on top of its ecosystem, and what can be learned from its legendary founder.
01.18.2023

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Ep.92
Hermès: The Luxury Icon
Mark Urquhart is a partner at Baillie Gifford. We cover the brand's iconic handbags, how Hermès exudes exclusivity, and its potential for future growth.
01.11.2023

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Ep.91
L’Oreal: Because You’re Worth It
Zehrid Osmani is Head of the Long-Term Unconstrained team at Martin Currie. We cover L’Oréal's history of brand innovation, how acquisitions have fueled its global expansion, and its commitment to sustainability.
01.04.2023

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Ep.90
Carbon Reduction
Christian Anderson is the co-founder of Watershed. We cover the role of banking and finance in the global climate effort, the impact of energy solutions on companies' costs and balance sheets, and why people sometimes say no to climate programs.
12.27.2022

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Ep.89
Carbon Removal
Nan Ransohoff is Head of Climate at Stripe. We cover the overall climate landscape, the most promising carbon removal technologies, and how investors and governments alike should be thinking about R&D in this space.
12.21.2022

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Ep.88
DoorDash: Looking for Profitable Routes
Matt Newberg is the founder of hngry.tv. We cover the unit economics of a DoorDash order, the challenges of running a three-sided marketplace, and how it is attempting to integrate vertically.
12.14.2022

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Ep.87
Floor & Decor: Raising the Floor
Drew Cohen is the co-founder of Speedwell Research. We cover the origin story of Floor & Decor, their unique logistics strategy, and how the business can grow beyond its existing footprint.
12.07.2022