We Study Billionaires - The Investor’s Podcast Network
We interview and study famous financial billionaires, including Warren Buffett, Ray Dalio, and Howard Marks, and teach you what we learn and how you can apply their investment strategies in the stock market.We Study Billionaires is the largest stock investing podcast show in the world with 180,000,000+ downloads and is hosted by Stig Brodersen, Preston Pysh, William Green, Clay Finck, and Kyle Grieve.This podcast also includes the Richer Wiser Happier series hosted by best-selling author William Green. William regularly interviews legendary investors such as Mohnish Pabrai and Guy Spier, exploring what they can teach us about how to succeed...
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TIP779: Richer, Wiser, Happier Q4 2025 w/ Stig Brodersen & William Green
<p>Each quarter, Stig Brodersen sits down with his friend and co-host William Green, author of Richer, Wiser, Happier. Together, they explore the ideas, stories, and timeless principles from the power of the subconscious mind to the universal human longing for appreciation, love, and meaning. This conversation invites you to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:49 - How to tap into your subconscious mind through a flow state 00:17:12 - How and why Arnold Van Den Berg hypnotized William to prime him for success 00:52:33 - How to show gratitude in a w...
TIP778: How My Thinking About Investing Evolved in 2025 w/ Kyle Grieve
<p>Kyle discusses the most important investing lessons he learned in 2025. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:01 - Why “strong convictions, weakly held” is one of the most powerful default frameworks 00:09:05 - Why customer loyalty is an underappreciated signal of long-term business quality 00:13:42 - Sleuthing a business 00:17:15 - Why reflecting on your own emotions is essential 00:23:35 - Why intelligent investing always involves incomplete information 00:31:17 - Intentional inactivity 00:37:09 - How understanding company culture helps identify true long-term compounders 00:42:25 - Why founders matter 00:53:56 - Focusing on fragility and downside risk 00:59:01 - Why incentive structures are one of the most critical driver...
TECH010: The Real Robotics Timeline w/ Ken Goldberg (Tech Podcast)
<p>Ken and Preston examine whether robotics has lost its way, echoing Rodney Brooks’ concerns. They dissect the gap between AI language models and physical robotics, focusing on dexterous manipulation, tactile sensing, and visual feedback. </p> <p>IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro</p> <p>00:02:37 - Why Ken agrees that robotics may have “lost its way”</p> <p>00:03:37 - The critical gap between AI language skills and robotic manipulation</p> <p>00:04:33 - How robot mobility is advancing, but dexterity still lags</p> <p>00:08:15 - Why tying shoelaces is still too complex for robots</p> <p>00:12:37 - The role of tacti...
RWH064: A Soulful Path To Stellar Returns w/ Nima Shayegh
<p>William Green talks with Nima Shayegh of Rumi Partners about Lou Simpson’s investing wisdom and the power of ignoring noise to achieve outstanding returns. </p> <p>IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:</p> <p>00:00:03 - Intro</p> <p>00:06:41 - How Nima Shayegh came to see investing as the ultimate intellectual adventure.</p> <p>00:10:31 - Why investors must go beyond numbers to grasp deep truths about businesses.</p> <p>00:16:56 - What riding in a Tesla taught him about the awesome experience of quality.</p> <p>00:21:05 - Why investors should harness intuition & emotions but avoid ego.</p> <p>00:36:31 - How to s...
TIP777: The 1999 Dot-Com Bubble w/ Clay Finck
<p>In this episode, Clay explores the dot-com boom and bust through Roger Lowenstein’s book, Origins of the Crash. The book unpacks how distorted incentives, financial engineering, and speculative excess reshaped markets. By studying this period in market history, investors can better recognize recurring patterns in behavior, incentives, and speculation, and apply those lessons to avoid future manias. </p> <p>IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:33 - Why stock options often misalign executives and long-term shareholders 00:08:51 - How financial engineering was abused in the 1990s market boom 00:12:45 - How distorted incentives fueled the dot-com bubble 00:27:51 - Why revo...
TECH009: Data Centers in Space, AI Education, Haptic Touch Robotics and More w/ Seb Bunney
<p>This episode explores the intersection of AI with healthcare, space innovation, and education. Preston and Seb discuss personalized genetic analysis, Google's space data centers, haptic touch tech, and the future of simulated realities. </p> <p>They also touch on AI bias, regulation, and how evolving tech might reshape society, purpose, and connection. </p> <p>IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro</p> <p>00:05:20 - How genetic data is used to create custom supplement plans</p> <p>00:07:21 - The role of AI in interpreting genetic information</p> <p>00:16:21 - Why Google's space-based data centers could revolutionize computing</p> <p>00:19:55...
RWH063: Avoid Disaster w/ Howard Marks
<p>In this episode, William Green chats with multibillionaire investor Howard Marks, the co-founder & co-Chairman of Oaktree Capital Management. Since its launch 30 years ago, the firm has grown into a global powerhouse in alternative investments, with $218 billion in assets. </p> <p><br></p> <p>IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:</p> <p>00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:01 - Why Howard Marks aims for “steady excellence,” not shooting the lights out. 00:05:59 - What investors should learn from great (& not-so-great) tennis players. 00:13:13 - How to figure out the right “risk posture” for your investment portfolio. 00:20:12 - How he managed to pull off 5 major market calls in the cou...
TIP776: Stig Brodersen’s Mental Models & Portfolio Update
<p>On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Stig Brodersen to discuss the changes he’s made to his portfolio, why he sold out of Evolution AB, and why he’s bullish on Uber. Clay and Stig also discuss the mental models that Stig has picked up this year, and how our listeners can join us at our live events in Omaha during the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders’ weekend. </p> <p>IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:08 - The mental models that Stig has picked up this year 00:08:47 - Why Stig sold his position in Evolution AB 00:15:50 - Why Stig h...
BTC256: Bitcoin Market Sentiment and Liquidity Cycles w/ Andy Edstrom (Bitcoin Podcast)
<p>Andy and Preston explore the turbulent world of Bitcoin treasury companies, from MicroStrategy’s bold plays to sector-wide risks and poor performance. They dive into Bitcoin-backed stablecoins, valuation models, and adoption barriers. </p> <p>The episode wraps with discussions on energy, AI, and whether Bitcoin's market cycles are evolving toward stability or fresh volatility.</p> <p><br></p> <p>IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:</p> <p>00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:43 - Why many Bitcoin treasury companies have underperformed or failed 00:03:34 - How MicroStrategy’s debt profile compares to its market cap and cash flow 00:06:59 - The concept of Bitcoin-backed stablecoins and th...
TIP775: Why Your Valuation Metrics Might Be Lying to You w/ Kyle Grieve
<p>Kyle Grieve breaks down Michael Mauboussin’s key insights on combating noise, valuing intangible-rich businesses, using the rule of 40, leveraging checklists and algorithms, understanding base rates, and more. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:</p> <p>00:00:00 - Intro</p> <p>00:03:00 - How to use the BIN acronym to help you deal with forecasting error</p> <p>00:14:32 - Four myths in investing (many of which I’ve fallen for)</p> <p>00:26:15 - Why you must take GAAP numbers on a case-by-case basis due to handicaps of the standard</p> <p>00:25:07 - How the rise in passive investing is making active invest...
