
Chai with Pabrai
Mohnish Pabrai is the founder and Managing Partner of the Pabrai Investments Funds, the founder and CEO of Dhandho Funds, and the author of The Dhandho Investor and Mosaic: Perspectives on Investing.
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Apr 23, 2024 • 1h 4min
Mohnish Pabrai's Q&A session with Dakshana scholars at the JNV Kottayam on December 21, 2023
Mohnish Pabrai's Q&A session with Dakshana scholars at the JNV Kottayam on December 21, 2023. (00:00:00) - Introduction (00:01:53) - Dakshana scholar: T Ashok Kumar (00:10:49) - The Dakshana model (00:21:17) - Rule of 72 (00:26:05) - Cloning Super 30; Anand Kumar (00:35:05) - Giving back to society (00:37:34) - Be a harsh grader (00:45:15) - Inner scorecard vs. Outer scorecard (00:48:18) - My educational journey (00:51:25) - My entrepreneurial journey (00:53:35) - Dakshana's objectives The contents of this website are for educational and entertainment purposes only, and do not purport to be, and are not intended to be, financial, legal, accounting, tax or investment advice. Investments or strategies that are discussed may not be suitable for you, do not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs and are not intended to provide investment advice or recommendations appropriate for you. Before making any investment or trade, consider whether it is suitable for you and consider seeking advice from your own financial or investment adviser.

Apr 23, 2024 • 51min
Mohnish Pabrai's Q&A session with Dakshana scholars at the JNV Bangalore (Rural) on December 24, 2023
Mohnish Pabrai's Q&A session with Dakshana scholars at the JNV Bangalore (Rural) on December 24, 2023. (00:00:00) - Introduction (00:01:09) - Introduction to Buffett and Power of compounding (00:03:55) - Rule of 72 (00:13:38) - Overcoming challenges at Dakshana (00:21:20) - Caste reservation vs. Income based system (00:30:24) - Handling the global financial crisis (00:34:08) - Cloning is a powerful mental model (00:37:27) - My educational journey (00:40:31) - My introduction to investing; Peter Lynch (00:42:17) - Reysas (00:46:47) - Work preferences (00:50:03) - Find your calling in life The contents of this website are for educational and entertainment purposes only, and do not purport to be, and are not intended to be, financial, legal, accounting, tax or investment advice. Investments or strategies that are discussed may not be suitable for you, do not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs and are not intended to provide investment advice or recommendations appropriate for you. Before making any investment or trade, consider whether it is suitable for you and consider seeking advice from your own financial or investment adviser.

Apr 15, 2024 • 51min
Mohnish Pabrai’s session with YPO’s Mosaic Chapter on March 20, 2024
Mohnish Pabrai shares insights from his friendship with Charlie Munger, discussing human cloning, Microsoft, See's Candies, and Charlie's influence on Warren Buffett. Topics include reciprocation theory, investment discussions, a lifetime ban at a casino, 'Poor Charlie's Almanack', and Charlie's inheritance.

Mar 22, 2024 • 46min
Mohnish Pabrai's Session with Columbia Business School (CSIMA) on February 14, 2024
Mohnish Pabrai, an investor and fund manager, shares insights on Berkshire's decisions, See’s Candies, and the evolution of his investment philosophy. He discusses evaluating businesses, the auto dealership industry, coal mines, and the importance of starting the investment journey early.

Mar 13, 2024 • 49min
Mohnish Pabrai's Session at the SumZero Virtual Investor Summit 2024 on February 8, 2024
In the podcast, they discuss tech giants like Google and Microsoft, a dinner with Bill Gates, investing in coal, challenges faced by auto OEMs, a high office vacancy rate, macroeconomic factors, and insights on Charlie Munger's partnership with Warren Buffett.

Feb 22, 2024 • 48min
Mohnish Pabrai's Q&A at London School of Economics on January 30, 2024
Mohnish Pabrai's Q&A with Value Education Society at London School of Economics on January 30, 2024. (00:00:00) - Introduction (00:01:59) - Seinfeld: Is this anything? (00:04:26) - The Dhandho Investor (00:05:34) - Ferrari: Sold too soon (00:06:46) - Evaluating management; Fiat Chrysler (00:11:48) - Stellantis: Carlos Tavares (00:12:50) - Elon Musk vs. Chuanfu Wang (00:16:27) - Learnings from Charlie Munger (00:20:11) - Be a shameless cloner (00:24:46) - My process of evaluating a business (00:26:41) - Advice to students (00:30:09) - Auction-driven markets: Microsoft (00:34:59) - Pabrai Investment Funds (00:38:34) - When to sell a stock (00:41:37) - Ferrari: A rich man's expression of wealth (00:43:37) - AI in investing The contents of this website are for educational and entertainment purposes only, and do not purport to be, and are not intended to be, financial, legal, accounting, tax or investment advice. Investments or strategies that are discussed may not be suitable for you, do not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs and are not intended to provide investment advice or recommendations appropriate for you. Before making any investment or trade, consider whether it is suitable for you and consider seeking advice from your own financial or investment adviser.

Feb 12, 2024 • 2h 20min
Presentation and Q&A at FLAME University on December 25, 2023
Mohnish Pabrai, investor and presenter at Flame University, discusses various investment topics including valuations, portfolio sizing, investing in global markets, and his friendship with Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett.

Feb 9, 2024 • 33min
Mohnish Pabrai's Interview at Morningstar, The Investor's Mind on December 1, 2023
Mohnish Pabrai's Interview at Morningstar, The Investor's Mind on December 1, 2023. (00:00:00) - Introduction (00:02:52) - Lunch with Buffett; Be a harsh grader (00:07:42) - Impact of personal experiences in investing (00:11:44) - Handling the global financial crisis (00:15:45) - Breaking Bread with Charlie Munger (00:19:25) - 2009 Financial Crisis (00:22:51) - The inner vs the outer scorecard (00:24:44) - Leading an aligned life (00:28:04) - Playing Bridge The contents of this website are for educational and entertainment purposes only, and do not purport to be, and are not intended to be, financial, legal, accounting, tax or investment advice. Investments or strategies that are discussed may not be suitable for you, do not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs and are not intended to provide investment advice or recommendations appropriate for you. Before making any investment or trade, consider whether it is suitable for you and consider seeking advice from your own financial or investment adviser.

Jan 23, 2024 • 54min
Mohnish Pabrai's Q&A at Oxford University - Oxford Alpha Fund on November 21, 2023
Mohnish Pabrai, an investor and speaker, shares his journey in investing, the importance of evaluating management teams, and his experiences in philanthropy. He also gives advice to students and discusses the impact of his philanthropic investments.

Jan 9, 2024 • 43min
Mohnish Pabrai's Q&A at Clemson University - Wall Street South Investment Club on November 13, 2023
Mohnish Pabrai, renowned investor and founder of Pabrai Investment Funds, answers questions at Clemson University. Topics include auction-driven markets, Berkshire's PetroChina investment, anomaly-based investing, investing in Turkey, car dealerships, lunch with Warren and Charlie, and the benefits of concentrated holdings.
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