#048 - Jim O'Shaughnessy (OSV.LLC): Becoming a More Nuanced Thinker

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Jim O'Shaughnessy is one of the greatest thinkers of our time. A curious mind, Wall Street legend, Venture Capitalist (OSV.llc), best-selling author, previously founder of OSAM (sold to Franklin Templeton), podcaster (infinite loops), father, grandfather, and the list goes on. We discussed numerous topics. Check the timestamps below for topics and enjoy the audio, or you can watch the video over on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/W-t1v-u-iAg

Jim's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jposhaughnessy O'Shaughnessy Ventures: https://www.osv.llc Jim's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7yAAsaj77q3jQLbX8NAQ7J?si=950606434743485f

00:00 Teaser 01:05 Intro 03:30 The Great Reshuffle / investment in Odin 11:01 O'Shaughnessy Ventures 19:53 What Jim looks for in startups 26:21 Autonomy and accountability in portfolio companies 33:37 Psychological biases & improving decision-making 40:20 Meme culture and human nature 53:07 Wealth creation 1:04:25 What's driving Jim? 1:08:47 Message from Jim - Get in touch with us: Our website (all essays and podcasts): https://rationalvc.com Our investment fund: https://rational.fund Cyrus' Twitter: https://twitter.com/CyrusYari Iman's Twitter: https://twitter.com/iman_olya - Disclaimer: The materials provided are solely for informational or entertainment purposes and do not constitute investment or legal advice. All opinions expressed by hosts and guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of their employer(s). No copyright infringement intended. #venturecapital #investing #startup