In this episode, we are joined by Braden Dennis, co-founder and CEO of FinChat.io, to discuss strategies for dealing with market volatility, investment styles, and the importance of a long-term perspective in stock investing.

Braden shares insights into his own investment philosophy, the kinds of companies he prefers, and how he sources and evaluates potential investments. The discussion includes an in-depth look at handling uncertainty in the markets, sector-specific challenges, and the future of AI in investing and business operations.

Listeners also get an overview of Braden's favorite companies and what makes them durable, along with practical advice on how to use screener tools.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:48 Handling Market Volatility

04:22 Investment Strategies and Risk Tolerance

08:19 Finding and Evaluating Companies

12:30 Quality Investing and Valuation

16:20 Durability and Market Trends

23:49 Understanding Software Business Durability

24:24 The Power of Network Effect Businesses

24:59 Building Moats in Software Companies

25:42 The Challenge of Competing with Established Software

26:42 The Appeal of Investing in Software

28:00 Fin Chat's Personalized Features

28:31 The Complexity of Data Aggregation

29:57 The Impact of AI on Knowledge Work

33:54 The Future of Coding with AI

35:25 AI's Role in Automating Paperwork

39:45 Investing in AI and Infrastructure

44:34 Fin Chat and Podcast Recommendations

46:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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