Insights
Podcast | The secret sauce of Amazon, Spotify – Scale Economics
What do Costco, Spotify, and a flooring retailer have in common? They all harness a rare business superpower: the flywheel effect. Join Andy and Lachie as they reveal how patient capital, psychological discipline, and customer obsession create unstoppable companies—and how you can spot them early.
Why Competitive Advantages Matter – And How Flywheels Make Them Stronger
How do companies like Spotify and Blackstone dominate their industries? Montaka’s “flywheel” model reveals the self-reinforcing cycles that strengthen competitive advantages—and how investors can spot them early.
How Floor & Decor Outperforms Home Depot & Lowe’s in the $40B Flooring Industry
Despite housing market challenges, Floor & Decor’s flywheel business model, pricing power, and store expansion strategy make it a standout investment. Learn why it’s set to dominate the hard surface flooring industry.
Why Chris Demasi is calm about his stock bets being dumped
In an interview with the AFR, Demasi explains why short-term volatility doesn’t derail his investment strategy, emphasizing business fundamentals over stock price fluctuations. Discover why Montaka doubled down on KKR during its sell-off and how patience defines their high-conviction approach.
Podcast | Insights from the Bernstein Conference
From AI-driven transformations in the restaurant industry to the evolving landscape of private credit and enterprise software, this episode offers exclusive insights into the trends shaping global markets.
Revolutionary ‘coding agents’ are creating even more upside for big tech
When Andrew Macken asked an AI coding agent to recreate his app in minutes—for free—he realized software development will never be the same. From Alphabet to Meta, companies are already using AI to cut costs and accelerate innovation. Here’s what investors need to know…
Alternate Asset Managers Eye the Retirement Prize
Private equity giants like Blackstone and KKR are making a bold move into retirement accounts, aiming to bring alternative assets—traditionally reserved for institutions—to everyday investors. With trillions in 401(k) funds up for grabs and regulatory shifts opening doors, this could reshape wealth management forever.
Podcast | Amazon’s Robotic Revolution
From redefining productivity to unlocking $3.7 trillion in annual labor savings, Andy & Amit break down how businesses like Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Google are leading the charge—and why this is just the beginning.
The Defining Word of the Trade War is ‘Inequality’ not ‘Tariff’
Wealth inequality—not tariffs—is the real force behind Trump’s trade war. Learn how global demand imbalances shape trade conflicts.
Patience and Probabilities: Where Montaka’s Competitive Edge Shines
In uncertain markets, Montaka thrives by focusing on high-probability winners. Drawing from Nick Sleep’s principles, we invest in robust businesses like Amazon and Spotify—where customer value far exceeds profits. Learn why patience is our ultimate advantage.
Transforming Labor with AI: The big winners from the Agentic Boom
Businesses spend $3.7 trillion annually on tasks that AI agents can now automate—with 6x ROI. Discover how Salesforce’s Agentforce will dominate this revolution.
Update from the PMs – April 2025
It’s been an extraordinary few weeks. While US equities fell sharply, European equities were booming (at least, prior to Trump’s sweeping tariff announcements).
