Jonathan Tepper

Jonathan Tepper, investor and author who built Variant Perception and founded Privat Capital, shares his self-taught rise from Madrid to Oxford. He discusses childhood and memoir writing. He traces a concentrated, bottom-up investing approach, why he holds ~16 stocks, capital allocation, platform vs utility businesses, antitrust and industry concentration, and risks like AI and tech valuation.

Jonathan Tepper, CIO of Prevatt Capital and author of 'The Myth of Capitalism,' dives into investing in monopolies with a focus on quality and value. He shares insights from his unique upbringing, emphasizing the power of financial literacy. Tepper discusses strategies for identifying high-quality companies and the importance of ongoing diligence in portfolio management. He also highlights the impact of mentorship and personal authenticity in shaping his investment philosophy while encouraging a new generation's financial education.

Jonathan Tepper, founder of Previt Capital and author of The Myth of Capitalism and Shooting Up, blends investing smarts with a personal memoir. He discusses concentration and record profit margins, why dominant platforms resist disruption, AI’s real threats to sectors, and the backstory behind his memoir and life from Spain to finance. Short, candid, and wide-ranging.

Jonathan Tepper, founder of Variant Perception and author of "The Myth of Capitalism," dives into his unique upbringing influenced by missionary work. He discusses the rise of monopolies in the U.S., specifically within tech giants and various industries, revealing how reduced competition harms innovation and drives inequality. Tepper explores the connection between corporate profits and wage stagnation, and he proposes reforms to improve merger regulations. His insights on economic indicators serve as a guide for making informed investment decisions.

Jonathan Tepper, founder of Variant Perception and author of "The Myth of Capitalism," shares insights into the complexities of modern capitalism. He discusses how his unique upbringing influenced his economic understanding and the development of forecasting models. Tepper explores the rise of monopolies in various industries, including tech, and critiquing their impact on competition and inequality. He emphasizes the importance of systematic research for investors and proposes reforms to combat monopolistic practices, ultimately advocating for a more competitive market landscape.