Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy Asurion: 50X Season Two - (50X, S2)
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Jun 6, 2025 
Kevin Taweel, Co-founder of Asurion, and Irv Grousbeck, Lead Director on its board, share fascinating insights into the company's evolution. They discuss the importance of frugality and cost management that propelled Asurion's impressive growth. Listeners will learn about strategies that foster a high-performance culture and the significance of effective communication within teams. The duo also explores the challenges of entrepreneurship, board dynamics, and the transformative power of strategic investments, providing lessons for future leaders.
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Asurion's Exceptional Investment Power Ratio
- Asurion's investment scored over 10X on a power ratio metric combining high growth and low purchase multiple.
- This was exceptional for search funds and created the basis for extraordinary returns over a growing market.
CEO Late-Night Call Center Checks
- Kevin Tawil and Jim Ellis set alarm clocks at different times to call their call center overnight and ensure it was always staffed.
- This hands-on approach demonstrated their dedication to customer service in early company days.
Relentless Talent Upgrading
- Commitment to talent management and upgrading the team continually supports rapid company growth.
- Leadership dedication to talent was key for Asurion's exceptional performance.
