Outlier Investors Episodes

In our Outlier Investors series, we decode the ideas, frameworks, and strategies used by the world's best investors across public and private markets. Past profiles include Driehaus Capital, Designer Fund, Mayfield, Foundation Capital, Pantera Capital, Greycroft, Lightspeed Ventures, and many other incredible investment firms.
March 21, 2023

#150 Susa Ventures: How They’re Building the Next Great Seed-Stage Ve…

On the latest episode of Outlier Investors, we decode how Susa Ventures is building the next great seed-stage venture capital firm.

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Dec. 30, 2022

All-Time Top 10 Guests – #1 Luke Gromen (The Forest for the Trees: On…

We explore inflation, retail investors, precious metals, and Bitcoin. We’re joined by Luke Gromen, Founder of The Forest for the Trees. We cover Luke’s perspectives on inflation, investing in alternative assets, and interpreting investment data.

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Dec. 30, 2022

All-Time Top 10 Guests – #1 Luke Gromen (My Favorite Books, Tools, Ha…

We deconstruct Luke Gromen's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on his life. Luke Gromen is the CEO and Founder of The Forest for the Trees. We cover cognitive dissonance in …

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Dec. 29, 2022

All-Time Top 10 Guests – #2 Simon Mikhailovich (The Bullion Reserve: …

We explore why and how to invest in gold. We’re joined by Simon Mikhailovich, Co-Founder of The Bullion Reserve. We cover cycles of financial euphoria, the three ways to get out of debt, and whether people should invest in gold …

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Dec. 27, 2022

All-Time Top 10 Guests – #4 Dan Roller (Maran Capital: Investing in B…

We explore investing in buy-and-build compounders in public markets. We’re joined by Dan Roller, Founder and CIO of Maran Capital. We cover how building investment knowledge is like training for the Ironman, the value vs. growth debate, and investing in …

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Dec. 20, 2022

All-Time Top 10 Guests – #9 Brandon Johnson (JFG Multi-Family Office:…

We explore managing $1.8 billion in wealth, investment philosophy, and teaching kids about money. We’re joined by Brandon Johnson, CEO of JFG Wealth. We cover keys to successful family wealth management, the spectrum of risk and returns, and diversification and …

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Dec. 13, 2022

Space Week – Dylan Taylor (Voyager Space Holdings: Building the Berks…

We explore building the Berkshire Hathaway of outer space. We’re joined by Dylan Taylor, Founder and CEO of Voyager Space Holdings. We cover the evolution of space technology, private space companies vs. the government, and exciting innovations in the space …

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Nov. 30, 2022

Driehaus Capital: Investing in Emerging Markets and The Great Pendulu…

We explore emerging markets and the great pendulum shift. We’re joined by Howie Schwab, Lead Portfolio Manager for Emerging Markets Growth at Driehaus Capital. We cover the lure of emerging markets, a behavioral focus on investing, and the impact of …

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Nov. 29, 2022

Howie Schwab of Driehaus: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits, and More …

We deconstruct Howie Schwab's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on his life. Howie is the Lead Portfolio Manager for Emerging Markets Growth of Driehaus Capital. We cover regime shifts in …

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Sept. 7, 2022

#131 Designer Fund: Building the World’s First Design Centric Venture…

In Episode #131, we explore building the world’s first design centric venture capital firm. We’re joined by Ben Blumenrose, Designer Fund’s Co-Founder and Managing Partner. We cover the Designer Fund algorithm, the core qualities of great startups, and how designers …

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Aug. 31, 2022

#129 Compound Kings: Lessons Learned as an Investor and Emerging Mana…

In Episode #129, Robert Cantwell, Founder & Portfolio Manager of Compound Kings joins us as part of our Outlier Investors series. We discuss the biggest lessons that Robert has learned as an investor and portfolio manager, the top positions in …

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July 13, 2022

#120 Foundation Capital: Reinventing a 27 Year Old Venture Capital Fi…

In Episode #120, we explore reinventing a well-established venture capital firm. We’re joined by Steve Vassallo, General Partner at Foundation Capital. We cover Minimum Awesome Product, the prepared mind vs. open mind, and learnings from tearing down and rebuilding an …

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May 11, 2022

#104 Driehaus Capital: Investing in Emerging Markets and The Great Pe…

In Episode #104, we explore emerging markets and the great pendulum shift. We’re joined by Howie Schwab, Lead Portfolio Manager for Emerging Markets Growth at Driehaus. We cover the lure of emerging markets, a behavioral focus on investing, and the …

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May 4, 2022

#102 Gokul Rajaram: The Super Angel on Speed, Small Teams, Product Ma…

In Episode #102, we explore the super angel on speed, small teams, product management, and the S.P.A.D.E. decision framework. We’re joined by prolific angel investor Gokul Rajaram. We cover the product analyst role, and focusing on controllable inputs, and editing …

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April 13, 2022

#98 Stage Venture Partners: Investing Where Others Aren't Looking in …

In Episode #98, we explore investing where others aren't looking in early-stage technology. We’re joined by Alex Rubalcava, founder and managing partner at Stage Venture Partners. We cover finding emerging technologies and applications to invest in, investment opportunities in space, …

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