Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry Sahil Bloom – Creativity, Investing, and Engineered Serendipity (Capital Allocators, EP.249)
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May 9, 2022 
Sahil Bloom, a former investment banker turned creator, discusses his unique journey from private equity to launching a seed stage venture fund. He shares insightful frameworks for investing, including the importance of mentorship and setting intermediary goals. Sahil dives into the concept of engineered luck, encouraging listeners to actively create more opportunities. His thoughts on redefining mentorship in the digital age and navigating life’s paradoxes offer a fresh perspective. This dynamic conversation is packed with actionable advice for aspiring investors and creators.
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Stanford Baseball
- Sahil Bloom prioritized baseball over academics, surprising his academically-focused family.
- An offer to play baseball at Stanford changed his mother's perspective.
Humbling Freshman Year
- Arriving at Stanford humbled Sahil, realizing he wasn't the smartest or most talented.
- This experience taught him resilience and the importance of finding his own edge.
Early Interest in Investing
- Sahil's interest in investing sparked in high school after reading Warren Buffett's letters.
- His focus on baseball delayed his deep dive into investing until a later injury.
