The Adventure Capitalist

In this episode of the Adventure Capitalist Podcast, Austin Brawner and Cody Shirk are joined by Adam Rossi, who unveils his bold investment ideas and company, Total Shield. Dive into his journey from software to manufacturing, all proudly made in the USA. We explore the realities of "re-homing" production, the future of the workforce, and what’s next for education and family legacies. Plus, Adam shares his exciting plans for future adventures. Don’t miss this deep dive into innovation, career investments, and building a legacy for generations to come!  Chapters:  00:00 - Intro 01:24 - Welcome Adam Rossi! 02:43 - Adam's crazy investment idea 08:59 - Total Shield 11:32 - Going from software to manufacturing 17:29 - Manufacturing ALL in the US 21:05 - Is it realistic to "re-home?" 25:32 - The next workforce 40:40 - Career Investments 46:42 - What has changed in education? 49:03 - Setting up family 01:02:25 - Things for future generations... 01:05:38 - What adventures do you have planned? 01:15:51 - Outro Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kwjEI2GmoEE Follow us on X: Austin - https://x.com/a_brawn Cody - https://x.com/CodyShirk

In this episode of the Adventure Capitalist Podcast, Austin Brawner and Cody Shirk dive deep into an engaging conversation with Nat Eliason. In this episode, Nat shares the secrets behind his unique "Vibe Coding" philosophy and its origin story. We explore his expert thoughts on SaaS multiples and the future of software companies, offering insights for tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs. Nat opens up about his personal journey, from his learning process to crafting his upcoming sci-fi fiction book, and reflects on the profound value writing brings to his life. We also discuss his sobriety journey, the importance of risk-taking in success, and how concepts shape achievement. Plus, get an insider’s look into the business of bookselling and Nat’s experience writing about crypto in his previous work. Whether you're into coding, startups, creative writing, or personal growth, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable takeaways. Chapters:  00:00 - Intro  01:05 - Welcome Nat! 02:23 - What's Vibe Coding? 12:58 - Origin of Vibe Coding 17:28 - Thoughts on SaaS multiples 22:35 - Future of software companies 23:54 - Nats' learning process 32:48 - The writing process 45:36 - What value does writing have? 52:44 - Sobriety 59:44 - Importance of risk-taking 01:04:57 - Concepts and success 01:09:47 - Business of bookselling 01:21:51 - Outro Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HtV9OM8LJDY Follow us on X: Austin - https://x.com/a_brawn Cody - https://x.com/CodyShirk

In this episode of the Adventure Capitalist Podcast, hosts Austin Brawner and Cody Shirk dive deep into the global decline of birthrates and its surprising connection to religiosity. From Sub-Saharan Africa’s booming populations to the shrinking demographics of secular nations like South Korea and Japan, we explore the data, patterns, and outliers—like Israel, Iceland, and Georgia—that challenge the narrative. What role does religion play in shaping fertility, and what does this mean for investors eyeing future opportunities? We also speculate on the future: Can secular societies find meaning without faith, or will religious nations dominate the next century? Join us as we unpack the crisis, debate causation versus correlation, and uncover the untold story of birthrates, faith, and global power. Chapters:  00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Back home 04:21 - Birthrates continued 07:27 - Birthrate and religion 10:31 - Does religion play a factor? 18:03 - Secular vs religious countries' birthrates 24:44 - Countries that are doing something 34:51 - Is religion good or bad for society? 38:08 - Will religion make a comeback? 50:23 - Cody's going to church? 57:18 - The Manosphere 01:03:24 - The men's group of the future 01:07:58 - Outro Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/l_mgZUOPXxs Follow us on X: Austin - https://x.com/a_brawn Cody - https://x.com/CodyShirk

Within the US, and around the world, people are having fewer babies. What does this mean for investors, who are looking for places that are growing (versus shrinking)? We dive into what US states are growing the most, what countries around are growing the most, and why we should all be aware of what's happening.  Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - Cody's New York adventure 04:36 - Raising a family in the city 06:57 - Why is the birth rate low? 16:54 - Why is a lower birth rate a problem? 28:27 - What can we change to increase births 33:39 - Countries that are improving 42:00 - Why this episode is happening 46:31 - To the next episode... Listen to this episode as a podcast:  Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0JJz3zm9VxxnRh6ClSdchJ iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adventure-capitalist/id1753175673 Follow us on X: Austin - https://x.com/a_brawn Cody - https://x.com/CodyShirk

Tyler Bryden, founder of Speak AI, joins the Adventure Capitalist podcast to discuss what's actually going on in the world of AI. Then, we transition to US and Canada relations to hear what Canadians are actually feeling. Later on, Tyler and Cody talk about the economy, their plans to go to Turkey to get more hair, their experiences with psychedelic medicine, and then finally wrap it up with some baby talk. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:58 - Welcome Tyler! 03:23 - What is Speak AI? 15:13 - Who is Leading in AI?  22:35 - Canadian Geopolitics  31:58 - Trudeau Looks Like Fidel Castro? (not Che Guevara!) 33:27 - Will Canada be the 51st State? 41:17 - Economy Updates 52:47 - Turkey Time 56:44 - Psychedelic Medicine  01:04:31 - Annoucement Time... 01:10:09 - Outro Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ekX8cnyRmW4?si=uq54YxvhhBztnolp Follow us on X: Austin - https://x.com/a_brawn Cody - https://x.com/CodyShirk

Patrick Spanfelner joins us to talk about growing up in Denmark, building businesses in Colombian, and riding his motorcycle thousands of miles in search of adventure. Patrick currently owns and operates EXSTR Apartments in Cali, Colombia, where he manages over 100 doors and develops real estate from the ground up. In this episode, we discuss how socialism works in Denmark, and why U.S. Democrats should take note; immigration issues in Europe; many lessons from doing business in Colombia; Patrick's greatest adventures; and finally we discuss our big 50 mile walk. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:22 - Who is Patrick Spanfelner? 10:59 - Patrick's Business Ventures 12:25 - Differences Between Living in Denmark & Colombia 17:38 - Changes in Europe 18:17 - Immigration in Denmark 24:24 - Is Europe Collapsing? 32:37 - Fear of Lower Birthrate 38:05 - What Changes are coming to Europe? 41:58 - Will Denmark "Sell" Greenland? 48:28 - Market Updates 01:00:25 - Colombia Crypto Hack 01:06:46 - Adventuring Stories 01:12:46 - 50 Mile Walk Update 01:15:27 - Outro Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Bvw8TGp031Q?si=2LzR5S9XPokRTG7u Follow us on X: Austin - https://x.com/a_brawn Cody - https://x.com/CodyShirk

Why is Venezuela harassing Guyana again? China's sneaky way of stealing the world's fish. Is Trump ruining the crypto markets? Will the US completely walk away from Ukraine? We challenge you to walk 50 miles in under 20 hours! Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 04:00 - Venezuela Guyana Drama 09:39 - China Stealing World's Fish 21:03 - Trump's Crypto Reserve Issues 32:04 - Zelenskyy V. Trump 50:12 - Adventure Capitalist 50 Mile Challenge Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4V218oYAH-Y?si=3RER-hFbYjyPmH6k Follow us on X: Austin - https://x.com/a_brawn Cody - https://x.com/CodyShirk

This week... We're back from Texas, then off to Mar-a-Lago! We also discuss China's undersea cable cutting, why West Palm Beach is booming, the current Ukraine situation, and some exciting adventures that you should look into... Chapters: 00:00 - Intro  01:14 - Back From Austin, Texas Dinner 04:54 - Cody at Mar-a-Lago 10:09 - What is Interesting About West Palm Beach? 15:48 - China is Cutting Cables 20:55 - Ukraine Minerals 33:06 - US Markets Down 43:27 - Interesting Summer Adventures 50:37 - Future of Adventure Capitalist Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pmaHve4Kcmw Follow us on X: Austin - https://x.com/a_brawn Cody - https://x.com/CodyShirk

Explore the intriguing world of mercenaries as Colombian soldiers engage in conflicts like Ukraine. Dive into the wild side of politics with discussions about meme coins and ethical concerns surrounding cryptocurrency endorsements. Investigate the reasons behind a gold rush as investments shift from paper to physical assets. Discover the legal battles of a controversial startup city in Honduras while reflecting on the future of governance. Finally, ponder the significance of legacy through inspiring initiatives like the JFK challenge.

In this week’s episode, Cody and I interview “The Wandering Investor” Ladislas Maurice. Ladislaw has lived in more countries than most people will ever visit in their lives, and he’s done more international real estate deals than anyone I’ve ever heard of. He owns properties in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe. We discuss the ins and outs of who should invest abroad, how he finds his deals (and how you can too), and we dive into the most underrated locations in the globe. Enjoy! Chapters: 00:00 -  Intro 00:49 - Prelude 03:29 - Welcome Wandering Investor! 04:27 - Who is the Wandering Investor? 14:25 - Are there any Cheap Countries? 19:08 - Integrating in a New Community 22:10 - Thoughts on Colombia 28:54 - What is going on in Nairobi? 39:42 - Real Estate Team 43:17 - Services by Wandering Investor 46:57 - What is Interesting in North America 48:44 - Up and Coming Vacation spots 55:31 - Outro   Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtMw6p8GrVc&t=528s   Follow us on X: Austin - https://x.com/a_brawn Cody - https://x.com/CodyShirk