
The Rob Vinall Podcast
Rob explores topics around value investing and business.
Latest episodes

May 12, 2024 • 29min
My 2024 Postcard from the USA
The podcast explores Rob's observations and reflections from his recent trip to the US, touching on topics such as freedom, homelessness, global influence, US presidential election, work ethics, gun culture, and tipping in America.

Apr 16, 2024 • 21min
My 2024 Postcard from China
Rob discusses his recent trip to China. He reflects on what he saw when travelling through four megacities and what he heard in conversations with friends, fellow investors, business people, and artists.

Mar 15, 2024 • 37min
RV Capital's 2023 Letter to Co-Investors
Rob Vinall discusses the perils of reading too much into recent experiences, the current sentiment towards China, and a new investment in PDD Holdings. Topics also include exploring knowledge and lessons in investing, adaptation and efficiency in challenging times, and analyzing Pinduoduo's expansion strategies and competitive advantage.

Jan 21, 2024 • 48min
Capital Allocator Panel at RV Capital's 2024 Annual Gathering
Rob Vinall moderates the Capital Allocator panel at RV Capital's 2024 Annual Gathering in Engelberg on the 14th of January 2024.
The panel members are:
Jason Matz: GHR Foundation
Thomas Berchtenbreiter: BTV Beteiligungsverwaltung
Sargent McGowan: UVIMCO (University of Virginia)

Jan 21, 2024 • 51min
Women-in-Investing Panel at RV Capital's 2024 Annual Gathering
Amelie Vinall moderates a Women in Investing panel at RV Capital's 2024 Annual Gathering in Engelberg on the 14th of January 2024.
The panel members are:
Alex Douglas: Investure
Fatima Dickey: Lagoda Investment Management
Sofia Hou: Investment manager from Boston

Jan 21, 2024 • 42min
Emerging Managers' Panel Discussion at RV Capital's 2024 Annual Gathering
Rob Vinall moderates a panel at RV Capital's 2024 Annual Gathering in Engelberg on the 14th of January 2024.
The panel members are:
Tim Liu: Meditation Capital
Fred Saland: Oxylus Capital
Joan Esteve Manasanch: Gesinter SGIIC

Jan 21, 2024 • 1h 32min
Rob & Andreas' Annual Q&A at the 2024 RV Capital Annual Gathering
Rob Vinall and Andreas Lechner respond to the audience's questions about the development of the Business Owner Fund at RV Capital's 2024 Annual Gathering in Engelberg on the 13th of January 2024.

Jan 21, 2024 • 58min
Wix's Nir Zohar at RV Capital's 2024 Annual Gathering
Rob Vinall interviews Wix COO Nir Zohar in front of a live audience at RV Capital's 2024 Annual Gathering in Engelberg on the 13th of January 2024

Nov 7, 2023 • 20min
15-Year Anniversary of the Business Owner Fund
The podcast discusses the challenges of beating the market in the long term and provides countermeasures for investors. It emphasizes the importance of independent thinking, thorough research, and understanding psychological biases. It also explores the qualities of a good investment idea and highlights the impact of social media on investment returns.

Sep 5, 2023 • 34min
RV Capital's Letter to Co-Investors in the Business Owner Fund for the first half of 2023
The podcast discusses new investments in Interactive Brokers, increased investments in Meta Platforms and Ryman Healthcare. It also explores why the fund is concentrated in individual companies and what drives their weighting in the portfolio. Additionally, there is a discussion on AI and its impact, as well as the fear of AI replacing website software. The podcast also announces Aavee Capital's annual gathering with special guest, Nia Zohar from Wix.