This podcast episode features hosts Paul Buser and Rick Berman interviewing Steve Mandel, the founder of Lone Pine Capital, to discuss his background, the evolution of Lone Pine, and his insights on investing. Mandel shares his early influences, including his parents' civic engagement and his experiences at Dartmouth and Harvard Business School. He reflects on key mentors like Didier Really, Joe Ellis, Sam Walton, Jim Sinegal, and Julian Robertson, and how they shaped his approach to business and investing. The conversation covers the founding of Lone Pine, the importance of long-term thinking, flexibility, and the firm's culture. Mandel also discusses the impact of passive investing, the rise of platforms, and the influence of technology, including AI, on the investment landscape, as well as the importance of fundamental analysis, understanding management teams, and maintaining a long-term perspective.
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