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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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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.13
Moderna: The Software of Life
Jason Kelly is the CEO of Gingko Bioworks and Matthew Harrison is a biotech analyst at Morgan Stanley. We cover the history of programming cells, what differentiates Moderna from other biotech companies, and lessons for entrepreneurs and investors can takeaway from Moderna's story.
06.15.2021

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Ep.12
Pinduoduo: Rise of Social Commerce
Xin Yi Lim is Pinduoduo’s Senior Director for Corporate Development. We cover what made Pinduoduo attractive to buyers, the business's fascinating network dynamics, and how the team buying concept creates scaled demand.
06.08.2021

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Ep.11
Invisalign: Patents, Patients, Profits
Nick Greenfield is the CEO of Candid, an e-commerce solution to teeth aligners. We cover how Invisalign has come to dominate share in the clear aligner industry, the unit economics across the value chain of orthodontics, and the potential avenues for Invisalign to continue its growth.
06.02.2021

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Ep.10
Wix: The Internet Storefront
Dave Ambrose is a seed-stage software investor focused on the skills and knowledge economy. Founded in 2006, Wix is a platform that enables everyone to create, design, and manage high-quality websites with a drag and drop mechanism.
05.26.2021

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Ep.9
Ethereum: Into the Ether
Justin Drake is a researcher at the Ethereum Foundation. We cover what differentiates Ethereum from Bitcoin, the increasing number of projects being built on the Ethereum platform, and what a shift from proof of work to proof of stake means for Ethereum.
05.19.2021

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Ep.8
Calm: The Sleeping Giant
Vinny Pujji is a partner at Left Lane Capital. We cover how Calm used data to unlock a non-obvious source of demand, how the upfront subscription cost has allowed for pure operational focus, and what the competitive landscape looks like moving ahead.
05.12.2021

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Ep.7
Visa: The Original Protocol Business
Alex Rampell is a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, where he focuses on investing in financial services. Alex co-founded Affirm and TrialPay. We cover Visa's business model, unique history, and potential threats from other businesses and macroeconomic forces.
05.05.2021

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Ep.6
Twilio: Messaging, Margins, and Markets
Ro Nagpal is a senior investment professional at Holocene Advisors. We cover Twilio's unique approach to distribution, how lower gross margins versus peers can work to its advantage, and why Twilio's revenue model aligns incentives with its customers.
04.28.2021

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Ep.5
Cinnabon: The Omnichannel Approach to Indulgence
Kat Cole is the former COO and President of North America for Focus Brands. Before that role, she was the president of Cinnabon. We cover Cinnabon's fascinating history, its omnichannel ecosystem, and how it develops and maintains its differentiated brand.
04.21.2021

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Ep.4
Costco: Relentless Focus on the One Thing
Zack Fuss is an investor at Continental Grain, a 200-year-old family business. Chris is President and CIO of Semper Augustus Investments Group. We cover how Costco can offer high-quality products at such low prices and lessons that can be learned and applied to other businesses.
04.14.2021