Tom Slater
Scottish Mortgage Manager, aiming to identify tomorrow's market winners. He first joined Bailey Gifford in 2000 and he became a partner in 2012.
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Jan 23, 2025 • 1h 19min
#43 The Growth Investor
In this discussion, Tom Slater, the calm and collected manager of Baillie Gifford's £10bn Scottish Mortgage investment trust, shares his insights on growth investing. He dives into his strategies for navigating volatile markets, particularly his varying stance on tech stocks like Nvidia and Meta. Tom elaborates on the importance of technical founders in the AI era and recounts a memorable encounter with Elon Musk. He also emphasizes the competitive edge gained from his firm's unique culture and collaboration, contrasting growth investment with traditional approaches.
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Jul 25, 2025 • 41min
Why Playing the Long Game Still Matters with Scottish Mortgage's Tom Slater
Tom Slater, the Scottish Mortgage Manager with over two decades of experience, discusses the importance of long-term investment strategies. He delves into navigating the ever-changing branding amidst market fluctuations, including the impact of COVID-19. Slater highlights the growth potential of luxury brands like Ferrari and Hermes, while also tackling the complexities of investing in China's tech landscape. The conversation shifts to the future job market in an AI-driven world, stressing the need for STEM education and understanding AI's limitations.
