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Are we experiencing an intelligence revolution?
Are we on the edge of a mind-expanding leap in human potential? From cell-based bots to brain-machine interfaces, the future is unfolding fast.
Investing Like Chris Hohn: Focus on Intrinsic Value, Not Market Noise
Legendary investor Chris Hohn explains why Moody’s, with 10% annual sales growth over 100 years, shows the power of holding great businesses long term.
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.
Update from the PMs – July 2025
As Montaka marks its 10-year anniversary, we reflect on the enduring value of flywheel businesses—those that share economics with customers to drive compounding growth.
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.
Update from the PMs – June 2025
Despite volatility driven by US tariff uncertainty, we remain focused on long-term opportunities—from the rise of alternative asset managers targeting retirement funds to the transformative power of AI coding agents.
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.
Update from the PMs – May 2025
As Q1 earnings roll in, Montaka highlights how its portfolio companies are thriving despite tariff tensions and market volatility—focusing on long-term growth, strategic resilience, and the transformative potential of AI.
