Philip Svensson

Current role at Quartr
Content Writer

Resides in
Gothenburg, Sweden

Experience
Philip has a strong interest in business and finance, stemming from his experience as a writer for Tradingportalen and his years as a trader, complemented by a master's degree in finance. In addition to his passion for investing, he is an avid football enthusiast and loves exploring new cuisines.

Favorite Books
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike (Phil Knight, 2016)

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Edge
25 Jul 2025
Global Doughmination: Breaking Down Domino's Pizza
Inside the rise of Domino's Pizza: how franchising, delivery control, and supply chain mastery built one of the world's most efficient food empires.
Citadel: Relentless Optimization at Global Scale
Company Research
4 Jul 2025
Citadel: Relentless Optimization at Global Scale
From a Harvard dorm to global dominance, this is the story of how Ken Griffin created one of the best-performing hedge funds of all time.
David A. Ricks: Eli Lilly's Chairman and CEO
Business Philosophy
3 Jul 2025
David A. Ricks: Eli Lilly's Chairman and CEO
David Ricks built a decades-long career at Eli Lilly, now leading the giant company through a defining moment in its long pharmaceutical history.
D. E. Shaw & Co: Inside the Quiet Giant of Quant Finance
Company Research
2 Jul 2025
D. E. Shaw & Co: Inside the Quiet Giant of Quant Finance
A deep dive into D. E. Shaw's evolution from a $28M quant startup to a $65B hedge fund giant, built on research, computing, and quiet consistency.
Pershing Square Capital Management: Conviction, Reinvention, and Contrarian Investing
Company Research
2 Jul 2025
Pershing Square Capital Management: Conviction, Reinvention, and Contrarian Investing
Pershing Square Capital Management has grown into a top-tier hedge fund through reinvention, conviction, and focus on long-term value creation.
Eli Lilly: The Pharma Giant Behind Mounjaro and Zepbound
Company Research
30 Jun 2025
Eli Lilly: The Pharma Giant Behind Mounjaro and Zepbound
Eli Lilly's journey from insulin pioneer to global pharma giant, leading innovation in diabetes, obesity, and the future of metabolic health.
Shuntaro Furukawa: The Sixth President of Nintendo
Business Philosophy
23 Jun 2025
Shuntaro Furukawa: The Sixth President of Nintendo
Shuntaro Furukawa, Nintendo's sixth president, went from a childhood fan to leading the company through global expansion and the launch of Switch 2.
Nintendo: From Game Boy and Pokémon to Switch 2 and Mario Kart
Company Research
19 Jun 2025
Nintendo: From Game Boy and Pokémon to Switch 2 and Mario Kart
Nintendo went from card maker to cultural icon, shaping modern entertainment through hardware innovation and world-famous characters.
Ron Vachris: From Forklift Driver to CEO at Costco
Business Philosophy
18 Jun 2025
Ron Vachris: From Forklift Driver to CEO at Costco
Ron Vachris took over as Costco CEO in 2024, following a 40-year journey from warehouse floors to the top of one of retail's most admired companies.
Luca de Meo: Succeeding Pinault as the New CEO of Kering
Business Philosophy
16 Jun 2025
Luca de Meo: Succeeding Pinault as the New CEO of Kering
Luca de Meo's leap from auto to luxury marks a bold new chapter as he becomes the first non-Pinault CEO to lead the Kering empire.
MSCI: Indexing the World
Edge
30 May 2025
MSCI: Indexing the World
The story of how MSCI has become the backbone of global finance through its indexes, powering decision-making across trillions in assets.
Costco Wholesale: The Model of Scalable Simplicity
Company Research
26 May 2025
Costco Wholesale: The Model of Scalable Simplicity
Costco's rise from warehouse club to retail giant is built on low prices, scale efficiency, and a model designed for lasting customer value.
Upcoming IPO:s to Watch in 2025
Company Research
23 May 2025
Upcoming IPOs to Watch in 2025
Potential IPOs in 2025 include prominent names like Shein, Databricks, Klarna, eToro, and Figma, to name a few. Let's take a closer look.
Figma: Collaborative Design Tool Ready for IPO
Company Research
22 May 2025
Figma: Collaborative Design Tool Ready for IPO
Figma, the popular design platform, is preparing for a potential IPO in 2025 as it continues to reshape the future of collaborative design.
Companies That Had Their IPO in 2024: Momentum Increasing
Company Research
22 May 2025
Companies That Had Their IPO in 2024: Momentum Increasing
2024 marked a steady year for IPOs, driven by strong markets, AI momentum, and high-profile listings across industries and regions.
Lowe's Companies: Building a One-Stop Shop for Home Improvement
Company Research
7 May 2025
Lowe's Companies: Building a One-Stop Shop for Home Improvement
Lowe's Companies began as a single store in 1921 and has steadily expanded its footprint and offerings, now operating 1,750 stores across the U.S.