Edwin Dorsey

Guest Edwin Dorsey, author of The Bear Cave, discusses short selling, finding bad companies, using FOIA requests, corporate red flags, targeting minorities, and newsletter growth strategies. He shares insights on researching companies, exposing unethical practices, and leveraging customer sentiment. The podcast also explores short selling mechanics, customer sentiment impact on companies, insider selling significance, building newsletters, and exposing fraudulent practices in public companies.

In this insightful discussion, investigative journalist Edwin Dorsey dives into his alarming findings about KinderCare, revealing shocking instances of child abuse and neglect in daycare centers. He shares details of a tragic incident involving a toddler’s overdose and highlights systemic failings within the childcare industry. Dorsey also revisits his earlier exposure of Care.com's deceptive practices regarding background checks. Additionally, he raises concerns about the dangers of Roblox, emphasizing the platform's risks for children and calling for greater accountability in child safety.

Edwin Dorsey, Editor of the Bear Cave Newsletter, dives into the world of short selling, emphasizing the power of customer relations over financial metrics. He reveals how he uncovers red flags at companies like Care.com and Roblox, flagging serious safety issues. Dorsey highlights Hershey's struggle against younger brands like Feastables and outlines the potential hazards facing Planet Fitness amidst regulatory changes. His insights into market dynamics and youth demographics offer a fresh lens on investment strategies in an evolving business landscape.

Guest Edwin Dorsey, known for exposing Care.com misconduct, shares insights on short selling, fraud research, and activist investing. He discusses red flags in management actions and audit firms, emphasizing the impact of activist investors on employees and revealing the key role of timing in investment decisions.

Edwin Dorsey, a financial analyst and expert in short selling, joins the podcast to discuss shorting Hershey's. They explore potential challenges the company may face, reactions of management teams to critical reports, concerns about competition, and the impact of the brand Feastables on Hershey's sales. They also discuss the potential negative impact of a weight loss drug called Zempik on Hershey's business.