Investment Flexibility and Seizing Growth Opportunities

Exploring the flexibility in investment strategies, seizing opportunities early, and long-term investment approach in growth companies and emerging markets.

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Our teacher today is Chris Hansen, founder of Long Short Equity investor, Valiant Capital. Chris spun off from his early career at Blue Ridge to start Valiant and pursue his own unique investment thesis.

We cover Chris's foray into investing in India, the training, temperament, and overall constitution of a great short seller, and building something that increases your odds of long-term flourishing. He shares his empathetic outlook and the candid behind-the-scenes of short selling. His wisdom and risk tolerance have worked in harmony to help create his recipe for success. Please enjoy this class with Chris Hansen.

For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here.

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Show Notes

(00:00:00) Welcome to The Art of Investing

(00:04:33) The Journey from Blue Ridge to Valiant Capital

(00:10:16) The Power of Empathy in Investing and Beyond

(00:11:41) An Unconventional Path to Becoming an Investor

(00:16:09) The Evolution of Equity and Fixed Income Investing

(00:26:27) The Art and Challenge of Short Selling

(00:36:59) Unraveling the Complexities of Short Selling

(00:43:34) Exploring the Investment Landscape of India

(00:51:10) The Cultural and Economic Factors Influencing Indian Investments

(00:53:43) The Resilience and Challenges of Emerging Markets