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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.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

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Ep.86
Netflix: The Original
Ben Weiss is the Chief Investment Officer of 8th & Jackson. We cover Netflix's tech advantages, the state of the streaming market, and where future cash flows are likely to come from.
11.30.2022

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Ep.85
Brookfield Asset Management
Nima Shayegh is Managing Partner at Rumi Capital Partners. We cover Brookfield's evolution to one of the world's largest alternative managers, what separates it from other managers, and why it's spinning off its asset management business.
11.25.2022

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Ep.84
Harvard Business Publishing: A Case Study
Matt Reustle is the CEO of Colossus. We cover the 100 year-old case study roots of Harvard Business Publishing, how the business is evolving with technology, and why it's a brand worth investigating.
11.16.2022