Joys of Compounding

Ho Nam, co-founder of Altos Ventures, shares insights on breaking traditional VC rules, focusing on capital efficiency, and backing hedgehogs. He discusses the importance of founder support, kindness, and patience in the venture capital landscape while reflecting on personal growth and valuable lessons learned from mentors.

David Senra, host of the Founders Podcast, shares insights on the importance of studying historical figures, the value of continuous learning, and the power of curiosity in shaping personal growth. The podcast delves into topics such as pursuing passions, balancing success and fulfillment, and embracing repetition for mastery. Through anecdotes and reflections, David highlights the lessons learned from successful individuals across various industries.

Head Football Coach at the University of Notre Dame, Marcus Freeman, discusses the power of relationships, hard work, and focusing on inputs in the world of college sports. He shares insights on leadership, team strength, and the evolving role of coaching in shaping success. The conversation dives into talent recruitment, mentorship, and the importance of genuine connections in building effective teams.

Mitch Rales, iconic business builder, discusses the keys to his outlier success: long-term thinking, benchmarking, learning agility. His first recorded interview touches on leadership qualities, business support, strategic pivots, and the importance of continuous learning for sustained growth.

Former Super Bowl champion Drue Tranquill and venture capitalist Joe Schmidt discuss finding joy in their journey to success. They talk about resilience, relationships, handling pressure, building meaningful relationships, leadership, adaptability, legacy, and giving back.

Guest Chris Hansen, founder of Valiant Capital, shares insights on short selling and long-term flourishing. He discusses investing in India, the temperament of a great short seller, and the importance of risk tolerance. Chris's wisdom and empathy shine through as he reveals the behind-the-scenes of short selling and his recipe for success.

The podcast discusses John Crowley's superhero-like journey in biotech, from saving his children from Pompeii disease to becoming CEO of BIO. It explores his triumphs, challenges, and ethical considerations in the industry. Also, highlights the importance of building successful teams, navigating opportunities in biotechnology, and reflecting on life and legacy.

Arcadea Group founders share their expertise from Constellation Software and the benefits of permanent capital investing in vertical market software. They discuss the success factors of Constellation Software, leadership in business growth, overcoming career challenges, personal growth, health benefits philosophy, ownership mentality, quality in vertical SaaS investments, and the future of vertical software and economic efficiency.

Katie Koch shares her journey from Goldman Sachs to TCW, advocating for student opportunities through Women's Investing Summit. Embracing risk, legacy building, and mentorship in finance are highlighted. Leadership challenges, innovation in investments, and fostering humility, resiliency, and diversity in teams are discussed. The evolution of Notre Dame Institute for Global Investing and empowering underrepresented students in finance are explored.

Oliver Thomas, founder of Expedition Growth Capital, discusses the history and elements of successful bootstrap software companies. He highlights the importance of disciplined founders and the differentiation between bootstrapped and VC-backed companies. The podcast also explores the dynamics between investors and founder partnerships, the growth of the European software ecosystem, and the significance of discipline in investing.