Chai with Pabrai

Mohnish Pabrai's Interview at the Investors Podcast on April 15, 2025

Chai with Pabrai

Show Notes

Mohnish Pabrai's Interview with Stig Broderson at the Investors Podcast on April 15, 2025.

(00:00:00) - Introduction

(00:00:59) - Opportunity Cost

(00:03:23) - Nifty-50 in early 70's; Walmart

(00:06:54) - Advice to 40-year-olds; Long runway

(00:12:44) - Stoic philosophy by Marcus Aurelius: Adversity is a blessing

(00:14:01) - Money vs happiness relationship

(00:19:47) - My mathematical game: The Dakshana Foundation; Chuck Feeney

(00:25:25) - Dakshana's selection criteria

(00:29:20) - Dakshana's operational model

(00:34:22) - Business moats

(00:36:24) - Circle of competence

(00:37:50) - Warren's "Too Hard Pile"

(00:41:33) - Selecting an investment manager

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