Back to School with Chris Begg! - [Joys of Compounding, EP.29]

Back to School with Chris Begg! - [Joys of Compounding, EP.29]

Author: Colossus | Investing & Business Podcasts August 25, 2025 Duration: 1:33:15
 We've got just the class to help you get back into that learning machine mode. We're stoked to be joined by our good friend Chris Begg, founder of East Coast Asset Management and adjunct Associate Professor at the Helibrunn Center for Graham and Dodd investing at Columbia Business School. He teaches security analysis, perhaps the most legendary investing course in higher education. In today's class, we offer some historical context on the legacy of the adjunct investing professor, addressing why the practitioner teacher has played such a formative role for so many of the world's greatest investors.  We also share our own teaching journey and the curriculum and guests that have helped make our respective classes so impactful. We even include a preview of our brand new class at Notre Dame, Investing in the Good Life, which is in partnership with the Shedi Family Program in Economy, Enterprise, and Society, and the College of Arts and Letters. Please enjoy our Back to School Special with our friend and the dawn of compression, Chris Begg.  For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. —-- Joys of Compounding is a property of Pine Grove Studios in collaboration with Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Joys of Compounding, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.  Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Follow us on Twitter: @Buhrman_Rick  | @PaulBuser | @JoinColossus Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to The Joys of Compounding (00:03:23) Summer Highlights and Personal Reflections (00:08:24) Music and Podcasts: Inspirations and Reflections (00:16:43) The Art of Songwriting and AI (00:21:48) Season Two Reflections and Guest Highlights (00:33:18) The Legacy of Practitioner Teachers (00:48:00) Influential Teachers and Their Impact (00:50:24) Value Investing Principles and Classroom Dynamics (00:52:32) Personal Teaching Journeys and Early Influences (00:57:14) Memorable Teaching Experiences and Guest Lecturers (01:11:57) The Role of AI in Education (01:26:23) Future Plans and New Beginnings

Hosted by Colossus, Joys of Compounding moves far beyond a standard business podcast. It operates more like an ongoing conversation, or a 'podclass,' where the fundamental principle of compounding-the powerful effect of small, consistent gains over time-is examined through a remarkably wide lens. You'll hear from legendary investors and entrepreneurs, of course, but the dialogue intentionally expands to include thinkers from entirely different disciplines: top academics, elite athletes, and visionary artists. Each guest brings a unique perspective on how incremental progress, relentless learning, and patient dedication build into extraordinary outcomes, whether in building wealth, mastering a craft, or developing a meaningful life. The discussions are deep, personal, and often surprising, revealing the universal patterns that lead to lasting success. This isn't about quick tips or market noise; it's about the foundational habits and mental models that create value that multiplies. By exploring these diverse stories, the podcast provides a richer, more nuanced understanding of how compounding works in practice, offering listeners not just investment insight but a broader framework for thoughtful growth. Tune in for conversations that challenge conventional wisdom and illuminate the profound joys found in a long-term, compounding approach to work and life.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 43

Joys of Compounding
Podcast Episodes
Celebrating The Life Of John Glynn - [Art of Investing, EP.9] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:44
Today we celebrate the extraordinary life of John Glynn, Founder of Glynn Capital, who passed away earlier this year with a more than 50 year career as a technology investor. As an early investor in a who's who of techno…
Jeff Marrazzo - Compounding for a Cure - [Art of Investing, EP.7] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:34
Our teacher today is Jeff Marrazzo, Co-Founder and former CEO of Spark Therapeutics. Under Jeff's leadership, this biotech company was the very first in history to receive FDA approval for a gene therapy. Spark has helpe…
Ho Nam - Lessons in Venturing Differently - [Art of Investing, EP.3] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:47:28
Today's teacher is Ho Nam, co-founder of Altos Ventures. As the numbers go, Altos is one of the greatest venture capital firms of the last quarter century. We unpack Ho's origin story and the values that shaped him most…