Expert: Sumit Gautam - 4 steps to find great software businesses

Artificial intelligence has been the biggest story in markets this year, but is it overhyped? Today's guest thinks it is unlikely to live up to investor expectations in 2025. In this episode we speak to Sumit Gautam, a former private equity executive and founder of Scalar Gauge, a hedge fund trying to take a "private equity style of investing to the public markets". In this conversation he unpacks:His investment philosophyWhy private equity outperforms and how he is taking that approach to public marketsThe divergence between the tech economy and the real economy Why the AI narrative is unlikely to live up to investor expectations in 2025How he would advise investors that are overweight magnificent 7 tech stocks Why he is investing in software companies over AISumit is participating in the Hearts & Minds conference on 15 November in Adelaide, where a dozen of the world's best investors pitch their best stock idea all in support of funding medical research. In this interview we close by discussing the conference and why participating is important to Sumit. —------Want to check out the Hearts & Minds event? Head to their website to learn more and secure your tickets. And to save 20% off a virtual ticket, use the code EQUITYMATES2024—------Want to get involved?Have a question? Ask via our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupWant more Equity Mates:Sign up to our email to keep up with business news Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok & LinkedIn—------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. —------Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.