In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with legendary actor, documentarian, Co-Founder of Imagine Entertainment, and academy award winning director Ron Howard. In this wide ranging discussion, we cover: The pressure and thrill of directing a Beatles documentary How the movie industry has evolved, and the impact of COVID-19 How documentaries differ from traditional movie making The future of entertainment and how streaming changes things And MUCH more Enjoy!...
Sep 10, 2020•55 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Phil Pearlman. We discuss: What Phil has learned from studying the Tao The narratives you tell yourself The most important rule: Don’t suck How marketing & finance has evolved over Phil’s career And MUCH more… Follow Phil on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/ppearlman ) to stay up to date on all of his exciting projects.
Sep 03, 2020•56 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Tyrone Ross. We discuss: Tyrone’s inspiring journey Empowering youth through financial literacy The power of gratitude Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies And MUCH more… Follow Tyrone on Twitter ( twitter.com/tr401 ) to stay up to date on all of his exciting projects....
Aug 20, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Rory Sutherland, Author of Alchemy: The Dark Art and Curious Science of Creating Magic in Brands, Business, and Life , and Vice-Chairman of Ogilvy Group UK. We discuss: The relationship between marketing and innovation. Human psychology and behavioral economics. The importance of framing. “Stated” preferences and “Revealed” preferences Follow Rory on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/rorysutherland ) and check out his books here ( https://www.amazon.co...
Jul 23, 2020•2 hr 51 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Bronwyn Williams. We discuss: What being a ‘futurist’ means Accelerating trends as a result of COVID-19 Geopolitics and the African continent Technology and economic development The future of governance Follow Bronwyn on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/bronwynwilliams ) and check out her website here ( https://whatthefuturenow.com/ )...
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Anthony Pompliano. We discuss: Building a personal brand and business The Bitcoin landscape Moats and innovation The power of Twitter for networking And much more… Follow Pomp on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/APompliano ) and check out his website here ( https://www.youtube.com/c/AnthonyPompliano )...
Jul 02, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast In this super episode of Infinite Loops, we spoke with Adam Townsend. We discuss: Adam’s illustrious career on Wall Street Wealth extraction Extreme salesmanship Adam’s COVID-19 blog Chinese foreign and domestic policy And MUCH more… Follow Adam on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/adamscrabble ) and check out his website here ( https://www.adamtownsend.me/ )....
Jun 25, 2020•2 hr 31 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Chris Sommers, CEO at Unhedged. We discuss: Sailing the world for 4 years without knowing how to sail Chris’ experience at Greenlight Capital Shorting Lehman’s stock in 2008 And much more… Follow Chris on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/QuisitiveInvest ) and learn more about Unhedged here ( https://www.unhedged.com/ )....
Jun 18, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Eric Jorgenson, Product Strategist at Zaarly, and author of the Almanack of Naval Ravikant . We discuss: Who is Naval Ravikant? The key lessons from Naval’s writing and career What made Eric want to write this book? Wealth, happiness, and leverage And much more… You can follow Eric on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/EricJorgenson ) and learn more about his new book here ( https://www.navalmanack.com/ )....
Jun 04, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Ed Latimore, a former professional heavyweight boxer (13-1-1) and full-time author that writes about getting sober, forgiveness, and self-improvement. We discuss: The path to sobriety and lessons learned Ed’s extraordinary boxing career What Ed dubs the ‘manosphere’ The importance of transparency and grit And much more… You can follow Ed on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/edlatimore ), and follow his writing at ( https://edlatimore.com/ )....
May 28, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Christie Hamilton, Head of Investments at the $2 billion Children’s Health Medical Center of Dallas. We discuss: Misconceptions about institutional investing The importance of transparency Due diligence during COVID-19 The traits of a good mentor and mentee And much more… You can follow Christie on Twitter( https://twitter.com/ROIChristie ), and can donate to Children’s Health here ( https://www.childrens.com/get-involved/donate )...
May 21, 2020•49 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Dan McMurtrie, Founder & CEO of Tyro Partners, and Partner at Anchorless Bangladesh. In this in-depth discussion, we cover: Disastrous double dates Navigating uncertain markets in a COVID-19 world Succumbing to behavioral biases in volatile times The investment opportunity in frontier markets Companies that Anchorless is working within Bangladesh The future of asset management You can follow Dan on Twitter( https://twitter.com/SuperMugatu ), and le...
May 07, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Infinite Loops, we spoke with Chris Arnade, author of the bestselling book Dignity: Seeking Respect in Backrow America. We discussed: Why Chris left Wall Street to document ‘back row America’. How Wall Street has changed over the years Why Chris’s work triggers certain crowds of people The importance of McDonald's to American communities The lessons he’s learned from traveling around America’s lower-income communities. And more… If you’d like to order Chris’ book, you can find...
May 01, 2020•47 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Morgan Housel, a Partner at the Collaborative Fund. Our conversation covered: The content of Morgan’s upcoming book Whether money is the ‘last taboo’ Money as a hierarchal system What shapes the role of money in different societies Investor psychology and self-inflicted problems If you’d like to pre-order Morgan’s book, you can find more information here: https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Money-Timeless-lessons-happiness/dp/0857197681...
Apr 23, 2020•47 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Michael Green, Partner & Chief Strategist at Logica Capital Advisers. In a wide-ranging discussion that could have lasted the rest of the day, we covered: The passive narrative, and its impact on market structure. Vanguard and Blackrock’s lobbying efforts. Target Date Funds and their increasing dominance. COVID-19 and the government’s response. The power of language. Michael’s recent paper: Policy in a World of Pandemics, Social Media, and Passive ...
Apr 09, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Our guest this week is Liz Hall, an investor who burst onto Financial Twitter with a hundred tweet thread on her ‘hot takes’ in finance. In this episode, we discuss: Her unique background and introduction to investing. The power of narrative and emotion in investing. The importance of dispassionate analysis. Capital allocation. And much more. You can find Liz’s super thread here: https://twitter.com/LAForeverHall/status/1205981236960714754?s=20...
Mar 26, 2020•49 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Our guest this week is Madelaine D’Angelo, Co-founder and CEO of Arthena, the first quantitative investment firm for art assets. The firm uses hundreds of thousands of data points to identify the factors (artist, year of creation, gallery displays, etc.) that are predictive of future returns. In this wide-ranging conversation, Jim, Jamie, and Madelaine discuss: Value & Momentum factors in the art market. Arthena’s models. The problems with repeat sales data. Portfolio construction and exit strat...
Mar 12, 2020•53 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Our guest this week is renowned short-seller Jim Chanos, founder, and president of Kynikos Associates. Over the course of his long and successful career, Jim has publicly bet against companies like Enron, which Barron’s deemed the “market call of the decade, if not the past 50 years.” While many know him for these famous shorts, fewer know that Jim is also a passionate historian, and is a firm believer in the notion that history can act as a useful guide for investors today. In this wide-ranging...
Feb 27, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we sit down with two of the most prominent anonymous accounts on Financial Twitter, Ramp Capital and Super Mugatu . Enjoy this wide ranging conversation, and peak behind the curtain of anonymous Twitter.
Nov 25, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast 
