The co-founder of AppLovin shares his career advice such as choosing jobs that may not have the highest pay, and talks about his interests like a brainwave measuring device, leading to potential investment opportunities. Also discussed is AppLovin's recent IPO at a high valuation.
Brad Jacobs is an under-the-radar entrepreneur with a proven strategy that he has applied across a variety of industries. Despite looking like a finance guy, he has been successful with five meaningfully sized companies.
A deep dive into the alleged fraudulent practices of the electric and hydrogen truck startup Nikola Corporation that has raised questions around the viability of its technology and sustainability of its business model.
The podcast discusses how a strong track record can lead to easier investment qualification, citing examples of successful entrepreneurs who have received investments with ease.
The episode delves into the origins of hedge funds with the story of A. W. Jones, a journalist who stumbled upon a group of people doing some different stuff with stock picking and leverage in the 1940s.