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Graham Weaver - Founder & CEO, Alpine Investors - On Finding Purpose & Exceptional Investing

Mar 18, 2024
Graham Weaver, founder of Alpine Investors, discusses his journey from dorm room startup to $16B AUM, investment philosophies, and Alpine's $4.5B fund. Topics include unique hiring philosophy, screening for will to win in candidates, entrepreneurial choices, and navigating social media self-help content.
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Quick takeaways

  • Graham Weaver highlights the importance of persistence and resilience in growing Alpine to $16B AUM.
  • Alpine Investors prioritizes employee satisfaction and long-term growth through selective hiring and positive work culture.

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Graham Weaver's Journey with Alpine Investors

Graham Weaver reflects on his journey from starting Alpine in his Stanford dorm room to growing it to over $16 billion in assets under management. He discusses his personal growth and investment philosophies, along with the challenges faced during the initial stages of Alpine. Weaver's experience highlights the importance of persistence, resilience, and the evolution of entrepreneurial goals.

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