Episode 65: Public Company Due Diligence for Tech Employees with Brian Feroldi
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Brian Feroldi is a financial educator, YouTuber, and author. He has been intensely interested in money, personal finance, and investing ever since he graduated from college.
Brian started investing in 2004. In the beginning, he had no idea what he was doing and got his teeth kicked in. His returns improved dramatically as his experience and knowledge about the stock market grew.
Brian’s career mission statement is “to demystify the stock market.” He loves to help other people do better with their investments. He has written over 3,000 articles on stocks, investing, and personal finance for the Motley Fool.
In 2022, Brian’s best-selling book Why Does The Stock Market Go Up? was published. It was written to explain how the stock market works in plain English.
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https://x.com/brianferoldi
In this episode of Tech Equity and Money Talk, host Christopher Nelson welcomes financial educator Brian Feroldi to discuss strategies for technology employees looking to trade their time and talent for equity in public technology companies.
Brian shares insights on demystifying the stock market and offers advice based on his experience in personal finance and investing.
Tune in for valuable tips on making informed investment decisions and maximizing your financial potential in the tech industry!
Feroldi's advice is particularly relevant for individuals in the technology industry who are considering trading their time and talent for equity in public technology companies. He stressed the importance of pursuing stock that is already liquid and appreciating in value, as it can be the most valuable form of compensation.
As a financial educator with a deep understanding of the stock market, Feroldi is well-equipped to analyze and evaluate potential investment opportunities. In the podcast, he discussed the importance of looking at big players in the tech industry, such as Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, for their potential for growth and future value.
Episode Timeline:
[00:02:16] Stock-based compensation insights.
[00:07:18] Safest revenue in technology.
[00:10:07] Guaranteed equity in big companies.
[00:13:43] Investing in startup companies.
[00:18:38] Recurring revenue perspective.
[00:22:25] Financial Metrics Importance.
[00:25:50] Stock-based compensation insights.
[00:29:20] Risk Management in Investing.
[00:32:21] Managing equity compensation for growth.
[00:37:04] Stock-based compensation practices.
[00:40:25] Investing insights and execution.
[00:43:26] Compensation practices in businesses.
[00:47:06] Greatest skill for an investor.
