Chris Titley sits down with Michael Skinner, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer at Blackwattle Investment Partners. Blackwattle is a new-generation Australian fund manager, established in 2023, investing in high quality Australian and global equities. Based in Sydney, the firm's ethos centers on alignment, with all team members owning equity and investing significant personal capital alongside clients. Blackwattle focuses on delivering exceptional long-term returns by targeting high-quality companies with sustainable competitive advantages, driven by a culture of alignment, transparency, and rigorous fundamental research.