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Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy

Brad Jacobs - Think Big and Move Fast - [Invest Like the Best, REPLAY]

Nov 22, 2024
Brad Jacobs, Executive Chairman of XPO and a serial entrepreneur known for founding billion-dollar companies, shares his insights on navigating the M&A landscape, emphasizing emotional complexities and strong relationships. He discusses the importance of balancing audacity with discipline, particularly in startups. Jacobs reflects on a strategic buyback at XPO amidst market volatility, the power of thought experiments for personal growth, and the transformative role of effective communication in fostering successful workplace culture.
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  • Brad Jacobs has founded multiple billion-dollar companies, showcasing the power of entrepreneurship and strategic growth in logistics and M&A.
  • The role of effective expense management is highlighted, indicating that saving costs can have a more significant impact than solely focusing on revenue growth.

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Ramp's Rapid Growth and Investment Backing

Ramp has emerged as the fastest growing fintech company in history, achieving impressive revenue levels in just five years. Its success is partly attributed to significant backing from numerous prominent past guests and investors, such as Ravi Gupta from Sequoia and Keith Raboy from Founders Fund. This unique combination of rapid growth and strong investment support leads to the question of what drives such a remarkable success. A common theme among successful businesses is that they are often run by disciplined operators who focus on cost management and strategic reinvestment.

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