Stephen Farrington, a small-cap investor and author of the Unemployed Small-Cap Value Degenerate Substack, shares his eclectic journey from chef to investor. He discusses investment philosophies, evaluates financial companies, and explores generational trust issues between boomers and millennials. Farrington dives into market dynamics, highlighting the potential of Cleveland Cliffs amidst a value sell-off, while also addressing the challenges inflation poses for seniors. The conversation also touches on globalization, AI's impact on jobs, and the culinary inspirations that shaped his unique perspective on investing.