The Adventure Capitalist

He’s back, he’s tan, and he’s ready to share what he learned. This episode is a recap of some of the best ideas that came out of Cody’s recent Explorer Summit in Costa Rica. Buckle up. Chapters:  00:00 - Intro 00:57 - Why Cody has a tummy ache 04:18 - The 5 people that go to Costa Rica 08:12 - The maturation of Costa Rica 09:34 - The digital nomad visa in Costa Rica 13:20 - Diving into Cody’s Explorer Summit 18:19 - Unions are now buying Bitcoin? 22:49 - The fitness routine of an 80 year old big wave surfer 27:16 -  Some “private conversations” from the event 30:45 - The case for investing in synthetic diamonds 32:27 - A major US exporter is predicting a return of massive inflation 40:29 - Inflation is on everyone’s mind 43:05 - 2nd order consequence of inflation 45:35 - Will there be a Trump bump? 49:11 - Costa Rica is sneaky expensive 52:21 - Conclusion Follow us on Social:  > https://www.youtube.com/@AdventureCapitalistMedia

If you want better returns, you need to play a different game.    In this episode, we discuss Cody’s trip to NYC where he was locked in a room with 15 hedge fund managers to share their favorite out of the box investments for 2024.  You’ll learn his top 3 favorite investment ideas from the ‘Weird Shit Investing Conference’, and 3 ways to play the oil boom in Guyana with two solid companies and one gamble. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Report from the “Weird Shit Investing” conference in NYC 06:01 - Purchasing the island of Sark? 08:57 - “Playing a different game” 10:58 - The 1st investment idea: left-for-dead industry 17:11 - The 2nd investment idea: it’s cheap 22:01 - The 3rd investment idea: simple, genius, confidential 28:27 - 3 ways to play Guyana’s oil boom 36:00 - Venezuela improving? Follow us on Social:  > https://www.youtube.com/@AdventureCapitalistMedia

Hong Kong is struggling. Expats have left in droves and a recent poll indicates 38% of all university students in Hong Kong would leave if they were given a change. That is not a recipe for a thriving city. In this episode, Austin and Cody discuss how the financial hub of Asia went from a shining jewel that attracted talent from all over the globe to a dying city. We’ll also discuss why billionaire hedge fund managers, including Bill Ackman, are lining up to bet against the Hong Kong dollar. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - What’s going on in Hong Kong? 03:31 - Why Hong Kong is important 06:37 - What’s going to happen in the future and how to profit from it 08:36 - Why the HK dollar might de-peg 10:26 - Bill Ackman’s bet against them 11:34 - The Macau dollar hustle 17:55 - Where the Hong Kongers are going 20:37 - Where the Expats are going instead of Hong Kong 23:32 - Why Thailand is taking off right now 24:28 - Austin left LA for Thailand and Namibia Follow us on Social:  > https://www.youtube.com/@AdventureCapitalistMedia

In this episode, Austin and Cody discuss why many leading governments are not telling the truth about their involvement with Bitcoin. Nation states including Argentina, Ethiopia, El Salvador, Mexico, and Australia quietly use their excess energy to mine and accumulate Bitcoin, even if some are publicly against it. Traditionally poor countries are using their vast energy resources to mine Bitcoin and gain wealth. We discuss what is happening in these countries, why it matters to you, and a few ways to gain exposure to Bitcoin and the miners. Follow us on Social:  > https://www.youtube.com/@AdventureCapitalistMedia  

Dive into the stunning transformation of Guyana, now the world's fastest-growing economy thanks to extraordinary oil discoveries. Discover the boom of skilled job opportunities as the government opens its doors to professionals. Experience the stark contrasts in infrastructure while exploring the breathtaking natural beauty that fuels ecotourism prospects. Delve into the challenges of resource wealth and geopolitical tensions as Guyana carves its path to economic growth. This journey reveals a land ripe for adventure and investment.

Welcome to The Adventure Capitalist Podcast!  Your hosts, Austin Brawner and Cody Shirk, will scour the globe to tell stories that inspire you to think, invest, and live differently.   Topics include investing, entrepreneurship, adventure, geopolitics, freedom, and health. Think Vice News but for business.    Sometimes we’ll bring investors, entrepreneurs, and adventurers on the show to join us.   Welcome to the journey!    Follow us on Social   > https://www.youtube.com/@AdventureCapitalistMedia

Welcome to The Adventure Capitalist Podcast!  Your hosts, Austin Brawner and Cody Shirk, will scour the globe to tell stories that inspire you to think, invest, and live differently.   Topics include investing, entrepreneurship, adventure, geopolitics, freedom, and health. Think Vice News but for business.    Sometimes we’ll bring investors, entrepreneurs, and adventurers on the show to join us.   Welcome to the journey!    Follow us on Social   > https://www.youtube.com/@AdventureCapitalistMedia