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- Lessons from Costa Rica, The return of inflation?, Investing in synthetic diamonds
He's back, he's tan, and he's ready to share what he learned.
This episode is a recap of some of the best ideas that came out of Cody's recent Explorer Summit in Costa Rica.
Buckle up.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:57 - Why Cody has a tummy ache
04:18 - The 5 people that go to Costa Rica
08:12 - The maturation of Costa Rica
09:34 - The digital nomad visa in Costa Rica
13:20 - Diving into Cody's Explorer Summit
18:19 - Unions are now buying Bitcoin?
22:49 - The fitness routine of an 80 year old big wave surfer
27:16 - Some "private conversations" from the event
30:45 - The case for investing in synthetic diamonds
32:27 - A major US exporter is predicting a return of massive inflation
40:29 - Inflation is on everyone's mind
43:05 - 2nd order consequence of inflation
45:35 - Will there be a Trump bump?
49:11 - Costa Rica is sneaky expensive
52:21 - Conclusion
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53 min - The 3 best 'weird investments' from 15 hedge fund managers
If you want better returns, you need to play a different game.
In this episode, we discuss Cody's trip to NYC where he was locked in a room with 15 hedge fund managers to share their favorite out of the box investments for 2024.
You'll learn his top 3 favorite investment ideas from the 'Weird Shit Investing Conference', and 3 ways to play the oil boom in Guyana with two solid companies and one gamble.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Report from the "Weird Shit Investing" conference in NYC
06:01 - Purchasing the island of Sark?
08:57 - "Playing a different game"
10:58 - The 1st investment idea: left-for-dead industry
17:11 - The 2nd investment idea: it's cheap
22:01 - The 3rd investment idea: simple, genius, confidential
28:27 - 3 ways to play Guyana's oil boom
36:00 - Venezuela improving?
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40 min - Hong Kong is dying (and how you can bet against it)
Hong Kong is struggling. Expats have left in droves and a recent poll indicates 38% of all university students in Hong Kong would leave if they were given a change. That is not a recipe for a thriving city.
In this episode, Austin and Cody discuss how the financial hub of Asia went from a shining jewel that attracted talent from all over the globe to a dying city.
We'll also discuss why billionaire hedge fund managers, including Bill Ackman, are lining up to bet against the Hong Kong dollar.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:12 - What's going on in Hong Kong?
03:31 - Why Hong Kong is important
06:37 - What's going to happen in the future and how to profit from it
08:36 - Why the HK dollar might de-peg
10:26 - Bill Ackman's bet against them
11:34 - The Macau dollar hustle
17:55 - Where the Hong Kongers are going
20:37 - Where the Expats are going instead of Hong Kong
23:32 - Why Thailand is taking off right now
24:28 - Austin left LA for Thailand and Namibia
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31 min - Is Your Government Secretly Mining Bitcoin?
In this episode, Austin and Cody discuss why many leading governments are not telling the truth about their involvement with Bitcoin.
Nation states including Argentina, Ethiopia, El Salvador, Mexico, and Australia quietly use their excess energy to mine and accumulate Bitcoin, even if some are publicly against it. Traditionally poor countries are using their vast energy resources to mine Bitcoin and gain wealth.
We discuss what is happening in these countries, why it matters to you, and a few ways to gain exposure to Bitcoin and the miners.
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42 min - Will Guyana Become the World's Next Dubai?
In this episode, Austin and Cody discuss their recent trip to Guyana—the home of the world's fastest-growing economy.
Guyana is poised to become a major economic powerhouse thanks to its massive oil discoveries. You'll learn what it's actually like on the ground, why the Guyanese government is ready to write checks for skilled professionals, and the emerging opportunities beyond oil.
We share our firsthand experiences and insights on the potential for investment, business, and adventure in this often-overlooked South American nation.
Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, or an adventurer at heart, this podcast will inspire you to get out there and explore off the beaten path.
Follow us on Social > https://www.youtube.com/@AdventureCapitalistMedia59 min - Trailer EP1: The World's Fastest Growing Country Nobody Knows About
Welcome to The Adventure Capitalist Podcast!
Your hosts, Austin Brawner and Cody Shirk, will scour the globe to tell stories that inspire you to think, invest, and live differently. Topics include investing, entrepreneurship, adventure, geopolitics, freedom, and health. Think Vice News but for business. Sometimes we'll bring investors, entrepreneurs, and adventurers on the show to join us. Welcome to the journey! Follow us on Social > https://www.youtube.com/@AdventureCapitalistMedia1 min - Introducing the Adventure Capitalist Podcast
Welcome to The Adventure Capitalist Podcast!
Your hosts, Austin Brawner and Cody Shirk, will scour the globe to tell stories that inspire you to think, invest, and live differently. Topics include investing, entrepreneurship, adventure, geopolitics, freedom, and health. Think Vice News but for business. Sometimes we'll bring investors, entrepreneurs, and adventurers on the show to join us. Welcome to the journey! Follow us on Social > https://www.youtube.com/@AdventureCapitalistMedia2 min
About The Adventure Capitalist
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Austin Brawner and Cody Shirk tell stories that inspire you to think, invest, and live differently. Sometimes they bring investors, entrepreneurs, and other adventurers to join them.