Building a Framework for Business Quality with Simon Kold

The Education of a Value Investor

Simon Kold is a Danish entrepreneur and investor who’s making waves in the financial world with his firm, Kold Investments. Before founding Kold Investments, Simon spent over a decadeatNovo Holdings, a powerhouse investment firm managing around €150billionin assets. His approach to investing is anything but ordinary. Simon runs a single-strategy, concentrated public equityfirm that focuses on companies with network effectsandscale advantages, a strategy that sets him apart from the crowd. He’s all about finding businesses that have the power to grow and dominate in their sectors.

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Contents:

(00:00:01) Stand-Up, Fall Down, Get Back Up: Lessons from Comedy and Life

(00:13:47) From Stand-Up to Stocks: The Unlikely Path

(00:30:30) Falsification, Not Verification: Rethinking Investment Strategies

(00:53:30) Tattooed in Business: The Long-Term Rewards of Relentless Commitment

(01:02:57) The Evolving Landscape of Business: Insights on Leadership and Network Effects

(01:20:47) Demutualization: Unlocking Hidden Value in Financial Infrastructure

(01:26:07) Network Effects, Brand Identity, and the Global Shifts Reshaping Investments

(01:37:33) Investing in Relationships: Timing, Goodwill, and Business Success