The Biggest Investing Mistake Isn’t Picking the Wrong Stock | Deb Shaw

What if the biggest obstacle to successful investing isn’t the market……but our own emotions?In this episode of Thought Atlas, I’m joined by Deb Shaw—founder of Tiltfolio, a rules-based investment system designed to help investors make decisions using data rather than emotion.Before founding Tiltfolio, Deb built a career across venture capital, derivatives trading, and international payments, including roles at StoneX Group and Alibaba in Hong Kong. Drawing on those experiences, he shares why even professional investors are susceptible to fear, overconfidence, and emotional decision-making—and why having a disciplined system matters.Together, we explore:Why investing is often emotional rather than rationalVenture capital and derivatives explainedThe psychology behind investingRules-based investingLong-term decision-makingManaging risk without relying on predictionsCommon investing mistakesFinancial disciplineBuilding confidence through processWhy consistency often beats speculationThis isn’t simply a conversation about investing.It’s a conversation about human behavior, disciplined decision-making, and how creating better systems can lead to better outcomes over time.🌍 Thought Atlashttps://joinpodmatch.com/thoughtatlas🌍 Tiltfoliohttps://tiltfolio.com/If today’s conversation resonated with you, visit the official Tiltfolio website to learn more about the platform. As Deb mentions in the episode, you can also subscribe to the newsletter to receive weekly emails directly from him and reply with your questions.