My guest today is Chris Lahiji, President and founder of LD Micro, host of one of the most influential micro-cap conferences in the world of professional investing. Chris takes pleasure in pretty much everything he does; his larger than life personality lends itself well to being the founder of one of the most interesting conferences I attend each year. Chris’ approach to his conferences and to life is energizing and contagious. He defines a successful conference as a carefully orchestrated sensory experience; a convergence of meeting and connecting with great people, learning about great ideas and management teams, and growing in the process. Please enjoy my conversation with Chris Lahiji. For full show notes, transcript, and links to content discussed in this episode refer to the episode page here: ------ For more episodes of Compound Ideas, visit http://compoundideasshow.com/ (Compoundideasshow.com) For more insights like these and to contribute to the conversation go to: https://www.ridgewoodinvestments.com/insights-from-our-founder (https://www.ridgewoodinvestments.com/insights-from-our-founder) Follow Ken Majmudar on: Linkedin @kenmajmudar Twitter @kmajmudar Facebook kaushal.majmudar.3 Resources https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2003-04-20/i-want-my-annual-reports (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2003-04-20/i-want-my-annual-reports) https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2004-03-08/he-manages-a-million-but-still-cant-drink (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2004-03-08/he-manages-a-million-but-still-cant-drink) https://www.ldmicro.com/ (https://www.ldmicro.com/) https://www.bamsec.com/ (https://www.bamsec.com/) Show Notes [00:03:40] - Chris’ origin story and how an investor adds value to the world [00:07:37] - Thoughts on how Texas has transformed over the years [00:12:59] - The teachings a 10 year old kid deduces following the 1994 Earthquake [00:20:38] - Why Tennis players have a chip on their shoulder. [00:29:40] - Companies Chris is passionate about [00:34:24] - The best companies no one has ever heard of and My first 90 bagger [00:39:22] - How an insult turns into inspiration for a new career move [00:43:30] - Takeaways from successful conferences [00:57:39] - Chris shares insights on finding unique opportunities in microcap [01:05:19] - How “Weird Al” Yankovic inspired Chris’ career path

My guest today is Brian Morgan, President of Think Deeply, Write Clearly - a communications coaching company that teaches entrepreneurs how to create trust and credibility by writing powerful content. Brian is a former actor, author, copywriter, marketing expert, and deep thinker. Brian’s approach to writing developed from a seed of going back to first principles and wondering “What if I questioned whether everything that I was taught was true?” Please enjoy my conversation with Brian Morgan. For full show notes, transcript, and links to content discussed in this episode refer to the episode page here: ------ For more episodes of Compound Ideas, visit http://compoundideasshow.com/ (Compoundideasshow.com) For more insights like these and to contribute to the conversation go to: https://www.ridgewoodinvestments.com/insights-from-our-founder (https://www.ridgewoodinvestments.com/insights-from-our-founder) Follow Ken Majmudar on: Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenmajmudar/ (@kenmajmudar) Twitter https://twitter.com/kmajmudar (@kmajmudar ) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kaushal.majmudar.3 (kaushal.majmudar.3) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ridgewoodinvestments/?hl=en (/ridgewoodinvestments) Follow Brian Morgan on: Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmorganthinkdeeplywriteclearly/ (/brianmorganthinkdeeplywriteclearly) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/brian.morgan.12576/ (/brian.morgan.12576) https://www.facebook.com/Think-Deeply-Write-Clearly-LLC-294577314538501 (/Think-Deeply-Write-Clearly-LLC-294577314538501) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thinkdeeplywriteclearly/ (/thinkdeeplywriteclearly) Thinkdeeplywriteclearly.com https://bookacallwithtdwc.as.me/schedule.php (https://bookacallwithtdwc.as.me/schedule.php) Get link to a Free Course Email: [email protected] Show Notes [0:02:25] - Growing up in Canada, Brian’s journey involved moving to and then reinventing himself in NYC started at 18 years old [00:12:02] - Mistakes while trying to promote his first book about Jeanne Hebuterne (Amedeo Modigliani) [0:16:15 ] - Effective writers are comfortable exposing their unique thought processes [00:17:06 ] - Helping thoughtful people contribute valuable insights to their fields [0:18:14] - Exposing a flaw in The Minto Pyramid Principle [0:29:44] - Principles for developing meaningful business connections on Linkedin [0:35:53] - Identifying how to make observations that are well received [0:37:51] - Reflecting on observations by Philosophers David Hume, Emanuel Kant, and René Descartes [0:40:14 ] - Understanding our access point to living a good life

My guest today is Anthony Estevez, an entrepreneur from New York City and a good friend of mine. Anthony has formed many companies over the years. In our conversation we talked about New York’s Dominican community, how his father inspired him, and how he has learned and developed new businesses over the years. ------ Please enjoy my conversation with Anthony Estevez. For full show notes, transcript, and links to content discussed in this episode refer to the episode page here: ------ For more episodes of Compound Ideas, visit http://compoundideasshow.com/ (Compoundideasshow.com) For more insights like these and to contribute to the conversation go to: https://www.ridgewoodinvestments.com/insights-from-our-founder (https://www.ridgewoodinvestments.com/insights-from-our-founder) Follow Ken Majmudar on: Linkedin @kenmajmudar Twitter @kmajmudar Facebook kaushal.majmudar.3 ----- SHOW NOTES [00:02:01] - Anthony reflects on growing up Dominican in New York City [00:06:16] - Business teachings that transcend generations [00:10:13] - His start as a novice programmer in the 1990s and advice for technology interns [00:12:06] - How being fired sparked his road to entrepreneurship [00:21:55] - His failures and successes in starting multiple businesses [00:28:49] - Advice on navigating the e-commerce terrain in a competitive market [00:36:04] - Insights for getting ranked on the first page of Google searches [00:38:34] - An amateur investors early awareness of Bitcoin [00:45:37] - Building and sustaining relationships by practicing authentic gratitude [00:47:17] - Thoughts on the future of New York City

My guest today is PJ Patel, Co-CEO and Senior Managing Director at Valuation Research Corporation. In our conversation we discussed the differences between Canadian and US entrepreneurs. How 911 changed the trajectory of his career, and how 50% of the role of a CEO involves supporting the success of the people around them. ----- Please enjoy my conversation with PJ Patel. For full show notes, transcript, and links to content discussed in this episode refer to the episode page here: For more episodes of Compound Ideas, visit http://compoundideasshow.com/ (Compoundideasshow.com) For more insights like these and to contribute to the conversation go to: https://www.ridgewoodinvestments.com/insights-from-our-founder (https://www.ridgewoodinvestments.com/insights-from-our-founder) Follow Ken Majmudar on: Linkedin @kenmajmudar Twitter @kmajmudar Facebook kaushal.majmudar.3 ----- SHOW NOTES [00:01:55] - PJ shares his family's immigration story [00:04:55] - A closer look at our neighbor to the north [00:08:13] - The most prestigious institutions for higher learning in Canada [00:09:26] - Key social and economic differences between the U.S. and Canada [00:15:57] - The role that chance plays in reshaping prospective [00:20:58] - The niche field of valuations and the wide range of clients that use them [00:28:35] - The role finding mutual interests plays in relationship building [00:32:48] - Practicing altruism in your network devoid of expectations will be reciprocated [00:35:23] - Insight into the role of a CEO in an evolving workspace [00:41:01] - PJ reflects on two books that have impacted business decisions throughout his career

My guest today is Sam Namiri, Co-founder and Co-portfolio Manager of the Ridgewood Select Fund - a focused fund that concentrates on investing in publicly traded small and micro cap companies. In our wide ranging conversation, Sam talks about his upbringing as a Persian American Growing Up in Los Angeles, his experiences starting and running a successful business and how his journey to becoming an investor in small and micro cap businesses shaped and continues to shape his approach to investing. ----- Please enjoy my conversation with Sam Namiri. For more episodes of Compound Ideas, visit http://compoundideasshow.com/ (Compoundideasshow.com) For more insights like these and to contribute to the conversation go to: https://www.ridgewoodinvestments.com/insights-from-our-founder (https://www.ridgewoodinvestments.com/insights-from-our-founder) Follow Ken Majmudar on: Linkedin @kenmajmudar Twitter @kmajmudar Facebook kaushal.majmudar.3 ----- SHOW NOTES [00:01:20] - The son of Persian immigrants, Sam’s Namiri reflects on growing up in the Los Angeles area [00:05:40] - The Zoroastrian tenants and how they shaped the person he is today [00:09:27] - Tips for beating the curve and how to separate yourself from the pack at Berkeley [00:12:36] - What Fortune 500 executives major in [00:14:37] - An undergrads journey to six figures [00:20:52] - Navigating academia at Columbia business school [00:24:59] - The art of conversation in business [00:30:44] - Proposition 13 and California’s property tax process [00:35:45] - Insight into the world of large caps vs micro caps [00:40:28] - What makes Ridgewood Select Value Fund different [00:43:59] - Tips for aspiring investors [00:47:07] - Key players in the early years of LD Micro [00:53:36] - Understanding the history of human behavior

We speak to exceptional individuals to uncover deep insights into business, entrepreneurship, personal growth, investing, and multidisciplinary thinking. Learn how to improve your finances, find better investments, and pursue authentic lifelong growth, wisdom and happiness. Ken Majmudar, CFA is a Harvard Law grad and founder of Ridgewood Investments. Learn more and stay up-to-date at http://compoundideasshow.com (compoundideasshow.com)