EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 1H 59M
The Untold Story of Julian Morrison
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Most people think investing is about picking the right stock. Julian Morrison, known as "Dr. Doom," reveals it's really about how you think. From producing music for Kabaka Pyramid to screening private equity deals at Proven Investments, Julian's path to managing capital was anything but conventional. Dr. Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms dig into how he evaluated NVIDIA before it was hot, why Fontana's real competitive advantage isn't pharmacy, and what makes him walk away from a deal.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Julian's Return02:00 The Economy at a Turning Point04:39 Julian's Earliest Memories of Money13:12 The Music Production Chapter with Kabaka Pyramid19:33 From Insurance Sales to JMMB Investment Advisor25:31 The UWI Party Era and Locking In Academically31:17 Jamaica's Unemployment Reality36:33 First Job and Eating Humble Pie at JMMB42:06 JN Fund Managers and the Bloomberg Terminal48:50 Headhunted by Proven Investments52:21 Private Equity and the Investment Committee58:58 Companies Without Investment Committees1:02:06 Screening Deals: How to Smell a Bad Investment1:04:13 Proven Wealth and Strategic Planning1:06:00 Valuing Catherine's Peak for Grace Kennedy1:09:09 Jamaica Bauxite Mining and NIC Board Roles1:27:17 What Makes a Deal Worth Taking1:43:18 Crown Jewels: Fontana, Wisynco, and Porter's Five Forces1:49:03 Advice for the 28 Year Old Investor1:52:13 Book Recommendations: Mastery, Outliers, Tipping Point🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://limitlesspodcast.buzzsprout.com🐥 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Limitless_pod📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/limitless_pod/💲 Get exclusive insights: https://bit.ly/Limitless-MMJA-Discount💝 Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1971039/support📧 Email us: [email protected]👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share with someone building their investment career!❓ What's one unconventional skill from your career that's helped you as an investor? Drop your answer in the comments!⚠️ Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts and do not constitute financial advice. We may own shares in any of the companies discussed on this podcast. Please consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.Send us Fan MailSupport the show
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Most people think investing is about picking the right stock. Julian Morrison, known as "Dr. Doom," reveals it's really about how you think. From producing music for Kabaka Pyramid to screening private equity deals at Proven Investments, Julian's path to managing capital was anything but conventional. Dr. Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms dig into how he evaluated NVIDIA before it was hot, why Fontana's real competitive advantage isn't pharmacy, and what makes him walk away from a deal. Ch...
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The Untold Story of Julian Morrison
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