In this episode of Conversations with Leaders, Eric Jackson, Founder and President of EMJ Capital, shares his journey through the finance world, discussing his experiences with activist investing, the ups and downs of his hedge fund, his Carvana trade, and his insights into Open Door Technologies. He reflects on the impact of social media on investing, the importance of retail investors, and the potential for AI in finance. Jackson emphasizes the need for visionary leadership at Open Door to unlock its potential for significant growth.

Takeaways 👇

• Eric Jackson's career began with a PhD focused on corporate governance and IPO performance.
• He started an activist fund inspired by the Peanut Butter Manifesto from Yahoo.
• Jackson's early investments included successful companies like Roku and Carvana.
• The downturn in 2021 and 2022 led to significant losses for his fund.
• He began building AI models to improve investment decisions after the downturn.
• Jackson identified Carvana as a potential comeback story based on insider buying.
• He believes Open Door Technologies has the potential to be a 100X company.
• The importance of a strong CEO and board for Open Door's future success.
• Retail investors play a crucial role in the current market dynamics.
• Jackson emphasizes the need for transparency and communication from company leadership.

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