Steve Huntzinger is the co-founder and managing partner at Dunham Lane Capital Partners. He has a background in finance and has worked in fixed income sales and trading at Citigroup. Steve is known for his business-like approach to investing and his focus on long-term value.

Summary:
In the part I of this episode of Design Development, host Rens Hayes interviews Steve Huntzinger, co-founder of Dunham Lane Capital Partners. Steve shares his background in finance and his experience working on Wall Street. He discusses the importance of taking a business-like approach to investing and the value of long-term thinking. Steve also emphasizes the need for alignment of interests between investors and businesses, as well as the importance of avoiding excessive debt.

Key Takeaways:

• Taking a business-like approach to investing means focusing on the long-term prospects of a company and making strategic choices to maximize its earning power.
• Diversification is not a skill set and should not be the primary focus of investment strategies.
• The utility of wealth increases as net worth grows, and even small increases in returns can have a significant impact over time.
• Fees can have a substantial impact on investment returns, and it is important to consider the fee structure when choosing a financial advisor.
• Alignment of interests is crucial in investing, and investors should look for businesses where management has a significant ownership stake.

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