
About
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.
Featured

Business Breakdowns
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

Business Breakdowns
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

Business Breakdowns
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
Collections
Most Popular
Luxury
Sports
High Performing Conglomerates

Business Breakdowns
Ep.73
AMD: How Chips Are Changing
Jay Goldberg is a semiconductor industry consultant at D2D Advisory and a Partner at Snowcloud Capital. We cover the rise of custom silicon, AMD's competition with Intel and Nvidia, and whether chip-making is a good business.
09.07.2022

Business Breakdowns
Ep.72
CrowdStrike: Cyber SaaS
Roneal Desai is a public markets investor focused on enterprise software. We cover how CrowdStrike reinvented cybersecurity for the cloud era, why the pandemic-induced shift to remote work drove a paradigm shift in the industry, and how the company helped identify Russian hackers during the 2016 election.
09.01.2022

Business Breakdowns
Ep.71
Atlas Copco: Sweden’s Best Kept Secret
Stephen Paice is the Head of European equities at Baillie Gifford. We cover the rich corporate history of Atlas Copco, what makes its culture so noteworthy, and provide an overview of its products that are used in industries all around the world.
08.24.2022

Business Breakdowns
Ep.70
ChargePoint: Leading the EV Charge
Mark Tomasovic is a principal at Energize Ventures. We cover how ChargePoint is leading the land grab for EV charging infrastructure, why the US is at a particularly interesting point for EV adoption, and the challenges of running a business in a rapidly commoditizing industry.
08.19.2022

Business Breakdowns
Ep.69
Union Pacific: Long Train Runnin’
Matt Reustle is the CEO of Colossus and a former transport analyst. We cover the consolidation of the freight railroad industry, how they have been revived by a change in operating philosophy, and contrast rails with other modes of transportation.
08.10.2022

Business Breakdowns
Ep.68
LVMH: The Wolf in Cashmere’s Conglomerate
Christian Billinger is the chairman of Billinger Förvaltnings. We cover the paradox between scarcity and scale in the luxury industry, analyze some of LVMH's high profile acquisitions, and delve into the history of its maverick CEO.
08.03.2022

Business Breakdowns
Ep.67
DuPont: Two Centuries of Chemistry
Seth Goldstein is a senior equity analyst at Morningstar. We cover the fascinating history of the du Pont family, the chemical processes behind well-known products such as Nylon and Kevlar, and the best lessons from DuPont's strategic mergers and divestments.
07.27.2022

Business Breakdowns
Ep.66
Charles Schwab: The 8 Trillion Dollar Gorilla
Andrew Hollingworth is the founder and portfolio manager of Holland Advisors. We cover how Charles Schwab built a behemoth out of a newsletter, why it pivoted to an asset-heavy model, and what it shares in common with Amazon.
07.20.2022

Business Breakdowns
Ep.65
Rolex: Timeless Excellence
Ben Clymer is the founder and executive chairman of Hodinkee. We cover the fascinating history of Rolex, the mechanics of the luxury watch market, and how Rolex marries manufacturing and marketing excellence to distinguish it from other brands.
07.15.2022

Business Breakdowns
Ep.64
Dino Polska: Serving Small-Town Poland
Jon Cukierwar is the Founder of Sohra Peak Capital Partners. We cover the unique dynamics of the Polish consumer, how Dino differentiates itself from its larger competitors, and the economics behind its new store roll-out strategy.
07.06.2022