In this episode, Eric Sugar and Gilmore Cabochan delve into the intriguing world of Iris Energy (IREN), which is transitioning from Bitcoin mining to critical AI infrastructure. They discuss the company's strategic pivot to leverage its existing assets for AI cloud services, highlighting the potential and risks involved. The conversation covers the company's market position, financial prospects, and the broader implications of AI and Bitcoin in today's economy. They also explore the volatility and speculative nature of investing in such a company, drawing parallels to high-risk, high-reward scenarios. The episode is a deep dive into the intersection of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities in this evolving landscape.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Iris Energy
02:50 Transitioning from Bitcoin Mining to AI Infrastructure
05:30 The Economics of Bitcoin Mining
08:22 AI Data Centers: Infrastructure and Efficiency
11:08 Challenges in Transitioning to AI
13:38 Market Dynamics and Customer Acquisition
16:36 The Future of Bitcoin and AI Integration
19:29 Valuation and Market Perception
22:02 Investment Strategies and Risk Assessment
25:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
In this episode, we delve into Meta's pivotal role in the digital advertising landscape. With a staggering 40% of the global population interacting with Meta's apps, the company has become a powerhouse in targeted advertising. We explore how Meta leverages AI to enhance ad efficiency, driving significant revenue growth.
Join Gilmore Cabochan and Eric Sugar as we discuss the implications of Meta's vast data resources and its strategic investments in AI, positioning itself as a leader in the digital advertising space.
The conversation delves into Axon, a company known for its Taser products and body cameras for law enforcement. Gilmore Cabochan and Eric Sugar discuss the company's impressive financial performance, its evolution from a one-off product sales model to a recurring revenue model, and the integration of various technologies to enhance police work. They also explore the challenges Axon faces in expanding into new markets, the implications of its high valuation, and the potential risks associated with its business model.
Chapters
02:37 Introducing Axon: The Taser Company
05:17 Evolution of Axon: From Taser to Tech
07:59 The Product Ecosystem: Hardware and Software Integration
10:59 The Moat: Recurring Revenue and Long-Term Contracts
13:36 Productivity Gains: Transforming Police Work
16:29 Market Expansion: Beyond Law Enforcement
18:54 Valuation Insights: High Growth Expectations
21:48 Risks and Opportunities: The Future of Axon
36:11 Valuation Challenges in Law Enforcement Technology
39:29 The Future of Drones in Law Enforcement
43:27 Brand Trust and Market Positioning
47:17 Evaluating Product Effectiveness and Market Applicability
51:15 Growth Potential and Market Limitations
56:31 Investment Strategies and Market Sentiment
Gilmore Cabochan and Eric Sugar ask their wives and friends for their experiences purchasing cosmetics from fast-growing ELF Cosmetics. Recorded on September 16, 2024.
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Gilmore Cabochan and Eric Sugar discuss (and review) Celsius energy drinks, the company's impressive growth profile, and future valuation prospects. Recorded on March 14, 2024.
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In this episode, Gilmore Cabochan and Eric Sugar wrap up Season 2, and discuss the performance of their respective stock picks vs the S&P index.
Recorded on January 24, 2024.
Link for Portfolio Tracker for Season 2: https://bit.ly/YOLO_Season_2
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Gilmore Cabochan and Eric Sugar discuss Rivian's electric truck and SUV products (R1S and R1T), their profit margins, and future growth prospects. Recorded on October 29, 2023.
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Gilmore Cabochan and Eric Sugar discuss the recent IPO of the fast growing fast casual Mediterranean restaurant chain CAVA. Recorded on September 10, 2023.
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Gilmore Cabochan and Eric Sugar discuss Cryptopunks, the OG NFT collection, and the bull and bear arguments for NFTs in general and the role of Cryptopunks in the space. Recorded on September 22, 2022.
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Gilmore Cabochan and Eric Sugar discuss Ethereum (ETH), the second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, which is slated to undergo a major change in its architecture in Fall of 2022 (aka the Merge). Recorded on July 11, 2022.
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Gilmore Cabochan and Eric Sugar discuss Domino's Pizza (DPZ) as a stealth growth stock matching and in some cases beating the returns of FANG stocks, discuss the operating leverage in its franchise model, the effects of inflation on the business, and speculate on its future. Recorded on February 13, 2022.
[NOTE: This episode is also available to watch on YouTube. Link: https://youtu.be/T5mFxnrve9I]
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Gilmore Cabochan and Eric Sugar discuss Constellation Software (CSU.TO), its remarkable run over the past 15 years as a public company, its reclusive CEO Mark Leonard, its shift in business strategy going forward and speculate on its future. FYI - The stock ticker mentioned in the episode is CSU, which is the ticker for the Toronto Stock Exchange and is denominated in Canadian dollars. Investors based in the US can purchase the American Depositary Receipt (ADR) for Constellation Software, which trades under the ticker symbol CNSWF. Recorded on January 31, 2022.
[NOTE: This episode is also available to watch on YouTube. Link: https://youtu.be/fiDWRLQZI7o]
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In this episode, Gilmore Cabochan and Eric Sugar discuss Coupang (CPNG), the fast growing "Amazon of South Korea". We discuss their strategy for succeeding in South Korea's e-commerce environment, the current valuation of the company, and speculate on its future. Recorded on December 26, 2021.
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In this episode, Gilmore Cabochan and Eric Sugar discuss Dutch Brothers (BROS), a fast growing coffee retailer that is the "bro" version of Starbucks. We discuss their unique drink menu, the loyalty of its fan base, the current valuation of the company, and speculate on its future. Recorded on November 21, 2021.
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In this episode, Gilmore Cabochan and Eric Sugar discuss Five Below (FIVE), which has grown its store count 500% in the last decade, is a combination of "Trader Joes, TJ Maxx, and IKEA for tweens....a wonderland of things no one needs". We discuss its ambition to continue growing, its potential for geographic saturation in the US, the in-store shopping experience, and speculate on its future. Recorded on August 6, 2021.
Referenced during the episode: Five Below Investor Presentation - March 2021
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In this episode, Gilmore Cabochan and Eric Sugar discuss SoFi (SOFI), its remarkable growth path in the time period leading to its listing as a SPAC, its ambition to become a new digitally native bank for the new age of fintech, their experiences using the SoFi app and product offerings, the opportunities and challenges ahead for its Galileo acquisition, and speculate on its future. Recorded on July 28, 2021.
Referenced during the episode: SoFi Q1 2021 Summary Results Presentation
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In this episode, Gilmore Cabochan and Eric Sugar wrap up Season 1 and discuss the portfolio (under)performance vs the S&P index in a self-flagellating Walk of Shame. Recorded on July 17, 2021.
Link for Portfolio Tracker for Season 1: https://bit.ly/YOLO_Season_1
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In this episode, Gilmore Cabochan and Eric Sugar discuss Tesla (TSLA), its growth from a single factory in Fremont, CA to having multiple Gigafactories globally, its remarkable culture and relentless focus on technological advancement in manufacturing, the future of Full Self Driving Beta, the competitive landscape in the auto industry, and its future. Recorded on June 29, 2021.
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In this episode, Gilmore Cabochan and Eric Sugar discuss Doordash (DASH), its remarkable ability to survive in a highly competitive business and the challenges of being an essential business during the pandemic, the unit economics of the business, potential dissent in its empire of merchants, Dashers, and customers, and whether to invest in its future growth. Recorded on May 19, 2021.
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In this episode, Gilmore Cabochan and Eric Sugar discuss Coinbase (COIN), the future impact of the growing cryptoeconomy, its competitors, and its future challenges. Recorded on April 14, 2021.
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