Episode 65: Public Company Due Diligence for Tech Employees with Brian Feroldi

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Demystifying the Stock Market for Tech Professionals

Guest Overview:

Brian Feroldi is a financial educator, YouTuber, and author passionate about simplifying the stock market. Since starting his investment journey in 2004, Brian has transformed his early missteps into valuable lessons that he now shares with others.

Brian’s Mission:

To demystify the stock market and help others succeed in their investments.

Connect with Brian:

• Long-Term Mindset
• Brian on X

Episode Highlights:

• From Struggles to Success: Brian’s journey from a novice investor to a stock market expert who has written over 3,000 articles for The Motley Fool.
• Key Advice for Tech Employees: Learn how to trade your time and talent for equity in public tech companies, focusing on stocks that are liquid and appreciating in value.
• Industry Insights: Brian emphasizes the importance of investing in major tech players like Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, highlighting their growth potential and future value.

Why Listen:

Get practical tips on making informed investment decisions and maximizing your financial potential in the tech industry.

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In this episode, we talk about:

• Stock-Based Compensation Strategy: Brian emphasized the importance of understanding stock-based compensation when considering job opportunities in tech companies. He highlighted the significance of looking at a company's financial statements, particularly focusing on the dilution rate and the company's stock-based compensation practices. By being aware of these factors, tech employees can make informed decisions about where to invest their time and talent.
• Diversification and Risk Management: Brian shared his personal divestiture strategy when it comes to equity compensation. He stressed the importance of diversifying investments and managing risk by setting a limit on the percentage of net worth tied up in any one business. By being intentional about diversification and risk management, tech employees can safeguard their financial future.
• Continuous Learning and Checklists: Brian highlighted the importance of continuous learning and the use of checklists in investing. He emphasized the value of creating a checklist that includes positive and negative aspects of a business to guide decision-making. By continuously learning and following a structured checklist, investors can enhance the quality of their investment decisions.

Episode Timeline:

• [00:02:16] Stock-based compensation insights.
• [00:07:18] Safest revenue in technology.
• [00:10:07] Guaranteed equity in big companies.
• [00:13:43] Investing in startup companies.
• [00:18:38] Recurring revenue perspective.
• [00:22:25] Financial Metrics Importance.
• [00:25:50] Stock-based compensation insights.
• [00:29:20] Risk Management in Investing.
• [00:32:21] Managing equity compensation for growth.
• [00:37:04] Stock-based compensation practices.
• [00:40:25] Investing insights and execution.
• [00:43:26] Compensation practices in businesses.
• [00:47:06] Greatest skill for an investor.