Jonathan Tepper - Growing Up in the Heroin Capital of Europe (Ep. 303)

Jonathan Tepper discusses his memoir, "Shooting Up," which chronicles his childhood experiences as the son of Christian missionaries running a drug rehab center in Madrid's heroin district. Tepper recounts the initial culture shock, his family's interactions with addicts, and the impact of the AIDS epidemic on the community. He reflects on his parents' unconventional approach, balancing faith with the harsh realities of addiction, and how it shaped his views on empathy and humanity. The conversation explores the complexities of the characters he met, challenging stereotypes and highlighting their shared humanity, and how these experiences influenced his investment strategies, emphasizing the importance of understanding business models from diverse perspectives.