In this episode, we are joined by Braden Dennis, co-founder and CEO of FinChat.io, to discuss strategies for dealing with market volatility, investment styles, and the importance of a long-term perspective in stock investing.

Braden shares insights into his own investment philosophy, the kinds of companies he prefers, and how he sources and evaluates potential investments. The discussion includes an in-depth look at handling uncertainty in the markets, sector-specific challenges, and the future of AI in investing and business operations.

Listeners also get an overview of Braden's favorite companies and what makes them durable, along with practical advice on how to use screener tools.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:48 Handling Market Volatility04:22 Investment Strategies and Risk Tolerance08:19 Finding and Evaluating Companies12:30 Quality Investing and Valuation16:20 Durability and Market Trends23:49 Understanding Software Business Durability24:24 The Power of Network Effect Businesses24:59 Building Moats in Software Companies25:42 The Challenge of Competing with Established Software26:42 The Appeal of Investing in Software28:00 Fin Chat's Personalized Features28:31 The Complexity of Data Aggregation29:57 The Impact of AI on Knowledge Work33:54 The Future of Coding with AI35:25 AI's Role in Automating Paperwork39:45 Investing in AI and Infrastructure44:34 Fin Chat and Podcast Recommendations46:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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