The Profile: The podcast host who manages $1.6 trillion & the woman who will decide which babies are born
The Profile: The podcast host who manages $1.6 trillion & the woman who will decide which babies are bornThis edition of The Profile features Justin Ishbia, Nicolai Tangen, Dua Lipa, Julia Stiles, and more.Good morning, friends! On Wednesday, I published one of my favorite articles I’ve written for The Profile. It’s about interviewing techniques. Based on the overwhelmingly positive response, I think it resonated with many of you as well. A reader referred to it as a “learning guide,” and I like that terminology. I’d like to do more of these (highly practical techniques from the people who excel in their fields), so if you have ideas on what you want to learn in this type of format, hit reply and let me know! In the meantime, you can check out the article titled, “10 Interview Techniques From the World’s Best Interviewers” here: — THE HIDDEN GENIUS EVENT: I want to thank all of you who came to the ‘HIDDEN GENIUS’ book event at The Strand last week. I loved meeting all of you! (Also, the Strand’s Rare Book room is one of the most magnificent places I’ve ever seen). I’ll be uploading a video of the talk on my YouTube channel. Make sure you’re subscribed here. PROFILES.— The billionaire who bought a thousand small businesses [**HIGHLY RECOMMEND**] PEOPLE TO KNOW.The billionaire who bought a thousand small businesses: Justin Ishbia may not be as well known (or as rich) as his younger brother Mat. But with a $7 billion portfolio of veterinary clinics, autism treatment centers and bakeries, he’s made a fortune for himself and his investors. With 801 deals from 2020 to 2023, here’s how he made Shore Capital one of the world’s busiest buyout shops. (Forbes; If you can’t access the article, try this link.) “It’s a group of people that’s like the special forces. They come in, and they do exactly what needs to be done.” The podcast host who manages $1.6 trillion: Why do top CEOs talk to Norway’s sovereign-wealth fund manager? In part, because he is a podcast host who also manages a $1.6 trillion investment fund. The show, called “In Good Company,” is the brainchild of Nicolai Tangen, a 57-year-old native Norwegian and former London hedge-fund manager who in 2020 was named CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. Here’s how he’s landed guests like Elon Musk, Exxon Mobile CEO Darren Woods, ex-Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman, and Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek. (WSJ; if you can’t access the article, try this link.) “We aim to be the most transparent fund in the world. It struck me that the real transparency here would be to show the Norwegian people what they own.” The woman who will decide which babies are born: Noor Siddiqui founded fertility startup Orchid so people could “have healthy babies.” Now she’s using the company’s gene technology on herself—and talking about it for the first time. “You can mitigate risks for thousands of diseases that previously you weren’t able to detect,” she says. “It’s kind of like a vaccine for everything that we know, genetic-wise, at once.” (WIRED) “Whenever I bring up Orchid in polite company, people squirm.” The ‘90s star making her directorial debut: Ready to feel old? The film ‘10 Things I Feel About You’ just turned 25 years old. It was the role of Kat Stratford that turned Julia Stiles into a star. In her late teens and into her 20s, Stiles was on the receiving end of what could feel like an overwhelming amount of attention, but she’s led a pretty normal life. “I went to college so that I could focus on other things,” she says. “I would take time off from work … to not give it as much power.” Here’s how she stayed true to the ideals of her most famous character. (The New York Times) “I took it to heart and I put on my big girl pants and leaned into being a director as opposed to a people-pleasing actress.” The pop star who ‘manifested’ her career: Pop star Dua Lipa believes in the power of manifestation. She says, “I stand very firmly in the belief of putting things into the world. Subconsciously, you just work towards them. Nothing’s ever too big.” Here’s how she ‘manifested’ the May 3 release of Radical Optimism, her much-hyped third studio album. (TIME) "Since I was very little, I've jotted down things I dreamt for myself.” COMPANIES TO WATCH.The companies that keep the internet afloat: While the internet may appear wireless, it is powered by a vast network of undersea cables. These wires are constantly breaking — a preccarious system on which everything from banks to governments to TikTok depends. And when those physical cables break, a small group of ships is responsible for keeping 99% of the world's data online. (The Verge) “The amount of ships is relatively limited, and there are a number of places where it could get critical.” ✨ The rest of this newsletter is only available for premium members of The Profile, whose support makes this work possible. If you’re not already a premium member, consider upgrading your subscription below for access to an additional section of weekly audio + video recommendations. ✨... Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Polina Pompliano.A subscription gets you:
|
Older messages
The Profile: 10 Interview Techniques From the World’s Best Interviewers
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
This is the most comprehensive and practical guide on interviewing techniques from the world's very best conversationalists. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
The Profile: OpenAI's billionaire & the tech investor who wants to save San Francisco
Sunday, April 14, 2024
This edition of The Profile features Sam Altman, Garry Tan, the creator of "Bluey," and others. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
The Profile: Crypto’s new billionaire villain & the most feared dealmaker
Sunday, April 7, 2024
This edition of The Profile features Barry Silbert, Michael Rubin, Palmer Luckey, Emily Weiss, and more. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
The Profile Interview: Meet the Relationship Therapist Helping Heal Your ‘Origin Wound’
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Vienna Pharaon goes deep on the power of conflict, repair, and connection. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
The Profile: The 80-year-old crypto pioneer & the tech billionaire riding the AI wave
Sunday, March 31, 2024
This edition of The Profile features Michael Dell, Anne Hathaway, Larry Culp, Jeff Zucker, and more. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
You Might Also Like
3,500 sign ups in 24 hours
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Today's hack Do you piggyback on Slack communities? ;) Noam Schwartz gained 3500 sign ups in 24 hours. Recently I received an email from Noam Schwartz - a member of our gorgeous community: I did an
Your Personal Trainer for Making Sales
Saturday, May 4, 2024
If you want the best results, you're going to need the best trainer... View in browser ClickBank When you're at the gym, you can do one of three things: Use the machines randomly Follow a
Zhipu AI: The Rise of an AI Tiger Reaching for AGI
Saturday, May 4, 2024
The only overview of Zhipu AI's technology, open-source efforts, partnerships, and future goals in English
So long, Henry.
Friday, May 3, 2024
A combined issue flush with key insights and original thoughts in two new, data-driven reports. View this email in your browser So long, Henry. (No. 994). The economy is squeezing consumers to the
He survived all recent Google updates
Friday, May 3, 2024
Advice from Birdzilla's founder
Greater Good Awards: One week left to secure the best rate
Friday, May 3, 2024
There's one week left to secure the best rate on entries to the Greater Good Awards, showcasing your company's commitment to creating a better future. Last year, we recognized companies
Poor New York celebs
Friday, May 3, 2024
Fri, May 3rd, 2024
Block Commits to Monthly Bitcoin Purchases
Friday, May 3, 2024
Plus Former SEC Litigator Denies Anti-Crypto Agenda
TONIGHT: Last chance to secure the best rate for the Digiday Awards
Friday, May 3, 2024
Tonight is the last chance to secure the best rate on entries to the Digiday Awards. By entering, you have the opportunity to gain recognition among the best in media and marketing in front of
Prediction Markets Don't Believe The Fed
Friday, May 3, 2024
Listen now (2 mins) | Today's letter is brought to you by Consensus 2024! Consensus 2024 is happening May 29-31 in Austin, Texas. This year marks the tenth annual Consensus, making it the largest