The Startup Junto Ep1: SnapScan
We are thrilled to introduce the second podcast in The Finance Ghost’s ecosystem: The Startup Junto. Your host, The Finance Ghost is joined by The Venturing Vagabond in engaging with startup founders, investors and managers, as we seek to broaden our collective understanding of this critical part of the business landscape. If you aren’t sure what the difference is between a …
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The Startup Junto Ep1: SnapScan
We are thrilled to introduce the second podcast in The Finance Ghost’s ecosystem: The Startup Junto. Your host, The Finance Ghost is joined by The Venturing Vagabond in engaging with startup founders, investors and managers, as we seek to broaden our collective understanding of this critical part of the business landscape. If you aren’t sure what the difference is between a …
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My JSE strategy: detailed review
- South Africa
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AngloGold, BHP, Bidcorp, Bidcorp, Capital Appreciation Group, Capitec, Clicks, Distell, DRD Gold, EOH, Gold, Gold Fields, Harmony, Harmony, Investing, JSE, Massmart, Mediclinic, Motus, Motus, Sasol, Stor-Age, Tower Property Fund, Tower Property Fund, Transaction Capital, Transaction Capital
- December 21, 2020
Ghosts are transparent by design and The Finance Ghost is no different. I love sharing my portfolio moves and the way I arrived at decisions. Goodness knows I don’t always get it right, but if I’m not prepared to publicly share my decisions, then how can we all learn from each other? To close off 2020, I’ve decided to give …
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A startup strategy: rolling with a battleship
- Startups
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Airbnb, Craigslist, eBay, Google, Hannover RE, Hannover RE, Lireas, Netscape, Old Mutual, PayPal, Pineapple Insurance, Podcast, SnapScan, Sonder, Standard Bank, Startups, The Startup Junto, Yahoo
- December 17, 2020
We are on the cusp of releasing a new startups-focused podcast series at The Finance Ghost, in which we have discussions with founders, operators and investors who are willing to share deep insights and interesting stories with us. The podcast will be called The Startup Junto and in Episode 1 we interviewed the CEO and CFO of iconic homegrown startup …
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Magic Markets Ep6: Sustainable Investing
We aren’t going to even entertain the thought of denying that there’s a global emergency for humans to find a more sustainable way to exist on this planet. That doesn’t just drive an imperative for corporate leaders to think about climate change and sustainability; it creates investment opportunities as well. In the final Magic Markets episode for 2020, we unpack …
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Magic Markets Ep6: Sustainable Investing
We aren’t going to even entertain the thought of denying that there’s a global emergency for humans to find a more sustainable way to exist on this planet. That doesn’t just drive an imperative for corporate leaders to think about climate change and sustainability; it creates investment opportunities as well. In the final Magic Markets episode for 2020, we unpack …
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Magic Markets Ep6: Sustainable Investing
We aren’t going to even entertain the thought of denying that there’s a global emergency for humans to find a more sustainable way to exist on this planet. That doesn’t just drive an imperative for corporate leaders to think about climate change and sustainability; it creates investment opportunities as well. In the final Magic Markets episode for 2020, we unpack …
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Is the IPO market too hot?
- Global
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Airbnb, DoorDash, Facebook, Initial Public Offering, IPO, Microsoft, Netflix, Snap, Snap, Snowflake, Tesla, Uber, Warren Buffett, Zoom
- December 14, 2020
The market operates in cycles. Things heat up; things cool off. When people tell you to “look through the cycle,” they are referring to the need to ignore the short-term fluctuations and invest in high-quality companies that will do well over an extended period. I often reference Microsoft as a powerful example of this. It is the only company that …
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Magic Markets Ep5: GDP – we shake the tree
All great startups must evolve with time and Magic Markets is no different. We’ve decided to do two shows per week, because there’s so much to talk about and we are having a lot of fun This also means that each episode will be shorter, which means you’ll find it easier to find a gap in your day to listen …
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Magic Markets Ep5: GDP – we shake the tree
All great startups must evolve with time and Magic Markets is no different. We’ve decided to do two shows per week, because there’s so much to talk about and we are having a lot of fun This also means that each episode will be shorter, which means you’ll find it easier to find a gap in your day to listen …
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