Johnathan Bi How Following His Curiosity Made Him a Fortune | Colin Moran, Oxford Historian
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Sep 15, 2025 Colin Moran, an Oxford historian and fund manager at Abdiel Capital, reveals how intellectual curiosity fuels his successful investment strategies. He discusses the intriguing connection between faith and financial decisions, emphasizing the moral dimensions of investing. The conversation delves into the unique advantages of humanities graduates in finance and the importance of viewing companies as living entities. Moran also shares his unconventional journey from law school to investing, showcasing how personal experiences shape both ideas and outcomes.
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Follow The Fun In Research
- Follow curiosity in research: study companies that are fun to learn about first.
- Profitable opportunities often emerge from sustained interest and imitation of what works.
Companies Are Human Organisms
- Treat companies as human organisms with cultures and ecologies.
- Understanding people and informal power reveals value unseen in financial abstractions.
Creativity Led To The Shopify Bet
- Writing about creativity shifted Colin's investing: he began seeking creative, inspiring companies like Shopify.
- That change let him extend growth runways despite higher near-term multiples.
