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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.
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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.164
Bajaj Finance: Strategies of a Lending Giant
Saurabh Mukherjea is the founder and CIO of Marcellus Investment Managers. We cover Bajaj's innovative lending model, how culture and technology give it a competitive edge, and the customer retention playbook that has helped compound its loan book at 40%.
05.22.2024
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Ep.163
A Primer on Private Credit
Armen Panossian is the co-CEO of Oaktree. We cover the historic mismatch between supply and demand in private credit, the importance of strong relationships for ensuring deal flow, and where growth is coming from in the space right now.
05.15.2024
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Ep.164
A Primer on Private Credit: Part 2
Josh Clarkson is the managing director at Prosek Partners. We cover the history of private credit markets, the impact of business development companies and sponsor-backed loans, and what rising rates mean for the future of the sector.
05.15.2024
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Ep.162
British American Tobacco: Clearing the Air
Evan Tindall is the co-founder and CIO of Bireme Capital. We cover the challenges associated with marketing tobacco products, BAT's ability to generate strong cash flow, and its transition to less harmful products.
05.08.2024
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Ep.161
AMETEK: Industrial Excellence
Nael Fakhry is the Co-CIO of the Osterweis Capital Management Growth and Income Strategy. We cover AMETEK's growth model, what Constellation Software was able to learn from it, and how its decentralized operating structure differs from other industrial conglomerates.
05.01.2024
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Ep.160
Gartner: Compound Insights
Alvise Peggion is the portfolio manager at Fairlight Asset Management. We cover the types of services Gartner provides for customers, how its legendary sales force creates a formidable moat, and why the company's financials are so unique.
04.24.2024
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Ep.159
Winmark: Resale at Scale
Brett Heffes is the current CEO of Winmark. We cover how its franchising model works, its prudent and unique approach to capital allocation, and the scale of the market for second-hand apparel more broadly.
04.17.2024
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Ep.158
Embraer: Defying Gravity
Richard Aboulafia is the Managing Director at AeroDynamic Advisory. We cover where Embraer stands relative to the classic duopoly of Boeing and Airbus, how consolidation of the airline industry has shaped the market for regional jets, and why it's betting big on future growth.
04.10.2024
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Ep.157
Duolingo: Free Speech
Thaiha Nguyen is an Investment Manager on the Positive Change Team at Baillie Gifford. Cubrimos la fascinante historia del fundador de Duolingo, la evolución de su modelo freemium y las perspectivas futuras de la tecnología educativa y el aprendizaje de idiomas.
04.03.2024
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Ep.156
Mitsubishi Corporation: A Japanese Trading Company
Krishna Mohanraj is a Portfolio Manager at Diamond Hill Capital Management. We cover how the rich history of trading houses is ingrained in Japanese culture, why their capital allocation priorities are shifting, and the success of some of Mitsubishi's component operating firms.
03.27.2024