Gaurav Kapadia
Investor and founder of the firm XN, known for concentrated long-term public and private investments, and for his involvement in New York City civic life and contemporary art collecting.
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Dec 10, 2025 • 60min
Gaurav Kapadia on New York City, Investing, and Contemporary Art
Gaurav Kapadia, an investor and founder of XN, provides insight into his unique investment philosophy focused on long-term, concentrated bets. He discusses the surprising growth of Queens without new infrastructure and critiques NYC's political identity, while sharing thoughts on underrated boroughs and the quirkiest parts of the city. Gaurav connects his art collecting to sharper investment judgment, highlights influential contemporary artists, and foresees AI's escalating role in both investing and enhancing museum experiences.
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Mar 22, 2022 • 1h 19min
Gaurav Kapadia - Everything Compounds - [Invest Like the Best, EP. 269]
Gaurav Kapadia, founder of investment firm XN and veteran in the investing world, shares his journey from TPG Axon and Soroban Capital to launching XN. He emphasizes the role of kindness and rigor in creating a unique company culture. The conversation dives into the importance of building authentic relationships in investing, with insights on recognizing obvious investment opportunities and the evolving landscape favoring startups and tech firms. Gaurav also touches on the traits of exceptional businesses and the necessity of long-term thinking for investment success.
