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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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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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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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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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. 

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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/@AdventureCapitalistMedia

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/@AdventureCapitalistMedia