My First Million

#97 with Andrew Wilkinson - The Warren Buffett of the Internet Returns

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Jul 31, 2020
Andrew Wilkinson, Entrepreneur and investor known for founding Metalab and Tiny, joins to share his insights. He discusses why emulating Warren Buffett is more beneficial than chasing Elon Musk's fast-paced style. Andrew reveals how a local newsletter he started unexpectedly outgrew the local newspaper. The conversation dives into innovative ideas for rapidly generating millions, exploring the creative potential in business and the importance of community and leadership in entrepreneurial success.
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ADVICE

Know Your Game

  • Choose your game wisely: value investing (Buffett) or high-growth tech (Andreessen).
  • Each has different rules and success metrics.
ANECDOTE

Wilkinson's Portfolio

  • Andrew Wilkinson owns around 30 companies and has minority investments in roughly 80 others.
  • He started with an agency and reinvested profits into acquisitions.
ANECDOTE

Capital Daily's Success

  • Wilkinson started Capital Daily, a local news newsletter in Victoria, Canada.
  • It now has more subscribers than the local newspaper.
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