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Edge27 Aug 2024
The Silicon Empire: TSMC's Revolution and Morris Chang's Legacy
The story of how Morris Chang founded one of the most important companies in history – the world's largest semiconductor foundry – TSMC.
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Oliver Hamrin
Current role at Quartr
Co-founder & Head of Content Marketing
Resides in
Varberg, Sweden
Experience
Oliver was running a small sheet metal business with his father when he fell in love with investing in his early twenties. After many years of studying companies and business leaders during nights and weekends, he successfully co-founded two businesses – Kalqyl, a Swedish Equity Research company that was acquired by Spotlight Group a year later; and Quartr, which is now his full-time dedication. He describes himself as a self-taught nerd at the intersection of investing, content marketing, and graphic design.
Favorite Books
The Creative Act: A Way of Being (Rick Rubin, 2023)
Breven Berättar: Ingvar Kamprads visionära ledarskap på IKEA (Staffan Jeppsson, 2020)
Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World (David Epstein, 2019)
Favorite Podcast Episodes
Rolex, Business Breakdowns (2022)
TSMC, Acquired (2021)
Chuck Akre, Invest Like The Best (2019)
Favorite Quote
"A healthy man wants a thousand things, a sick man only wants one." - Confucius
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Business Philosophy14 Dec 2023
Ingvar Kamprad’s 11 Pieces of Advice to Young Entrepreneurs
Despite growing up dyslexic in a rural part of Sweden during the poor 1930s, Ingvar Kamprad managed to not only reinvent the furniture industry but also create one of the strongest corporate cultures ever.
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Company Research17 Oct 2023
The Luxury Empire: LVMH's Most Notable Acquisitions Since Inception
Even though LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton) was formed in 1987, many of the luxury conglomerate's brands, or maisons, have roots dating back centuries. Through almost four decades of strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A), Bernard Arnault has turned his vision of housing multiple prestigious maisons under one umbrella into a reality.
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Company Research13 Sep 2023
Two And a Half Centuries of Sandal-Making: Birkenstock is Going Public
Birkenstock, a name synonymous with comfortable and high quality sandals, has a rich history dating back over two and a half centuries. The brand's commitment to its heritage, innovative footbed technology, and comfortable footwear products have propelled it into a global powerhouse in its industry.
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Business Philosophy19 Jul 2023
Sam Walton's Rules for Building a Business
Sam Walton's "Rules for Building a Business" offer valuable guidance. From committing passionately to your venture to sharing profits, motivating partners, and effective communication, each rule holds value. Appreciating, celebrating, listening, exceeding customer expectations, controlling expenses, and challenging the status quo are crucial strategies for success. Walton's rules reflect his entrepreneurial spirit and serve as inspiration, shaped by his remarkable journey in founding Walmart.
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Investing7 Jul 2023
15 Book Recommendations for Investing, Business, and Personal Growth
In this article, we share 15 book recommendations for investing, business, and personal growth we figured you’d like, including both classics and hidden gems.
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Business Philosophy23 May 2023
David Barber: Delivering Shareholder Value
Recapping David Barber's speech, co-founder of Halma, from 1997 describing the secret of the group’s success as a combination of strategic long-term vision and steady purpose.
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Investment Strategy27 Mar 2023
Warren Buffett Partnership Letters: 8 Key Lessons
Timeless wisdom on business building, long-term thinking, incentives, investing, and more.
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Edge23 Mar 2023
Brunello Cucinelli: 10 Core Ideas
We have distilled a decade of Brunello Cucinelli shareholder letters, interviews and earnings call transcripts into 10 core ideas.
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Business Philosophy30 Jan 2023
Get to know: Ingvar Kamprad
The story of how a 17-year-old farm boy from a rural village in Sweden founded the global furniture empire IKEA.