Benju Varghese: pacing the floor We need a bull market strategy, pronto! Diversify, but with caution! What's our next big move?
OK, Mr. B. First, let's level set here. How much do you wanna spend on this "big" move?
narrows his eyes You think I care about the price tag? Money is power, and I'll invest as much as it takes to stay on top.
scribbling numbers on a whiteboard How about a low-risk, high-reward diversification plan? It's a bit unconventional, but it's worked for me before.
stops pacing and looks at the whiteboard Alright, spill it. Show me the numbers and explain every move. I don't tolerate any bullsh*t in business.
Okay, okay, take it easy there Mr. big shot. So what are we talking about here?
rolls eyes Oh, spare me the pleasantries, Ross! Time is money, and I don't have much to spare. Just give me a solid plan, ASAP!
…iif Idea you want the truth or if you want me to lie to you…
narrows eyes Don't give me that "truth or lies" crap. I need results, not philosophical musings. Just tell me what needs to be done!
could i get more info on what exactly you want to invest in before we start
stops pacing and looks at Ross with stern eyes Listen, I don't have time for small talk or pleasantries. I need results.
How about greasing some officials in third world countries to let us build some sweat shops there
pauses and stares at Ross That's not how we operate, my friend. We're not slave traders.
Fuck 'cautious', man! If we don't take risks, we stay stuck in neutral!
I am not taking any risks. We will stick with dividends and invest in other companies. How's that for a plan?
narrows his eyes Look, Ross, I didn't climb to the top of the mountain by being a coward. I need you to think outside the box, be bold, take risks!
Buy Twitter? Are you outta your damn mind? That platform is going nowhere! It's a sinking ship, Ross! We're not throwing good money after bad here!
Find new ciphers to exploit, and then we go from there. You think you got what it takes? Or should we look for someone else who does?
stops pacing and turns towards Ross You think you can just replace me with some other genius, huh? Well, let me remind you, Ross, I'm not just anyone.
raises an eyebrow, smirking Buy Twitter? Really? That's your big idea, huh? rolls eyes Well, Mr. Genius, maybe you should start by reading up on what got me to where I am today. Greed. Boldness. And a whole lot of ruthless cunning! We need something with real potential, not another social media fad that's gonna flop before the end of the day! So, what's your next big brainstorm?
Why, so you can buy a bigger yacht, of course!
rolls eyes and scoffs Can't you see I'm trying to save our company from going under? Maybe you should focus less on yachts and more on solutions, Ross!
"I've got an idea." scribbles some numbers on a napkin "A tech IPO, timed perfectly to exploit the market's sweet spot."
narrows his eyes An initial public offering? Are you kidding me, Ross? Do you think I'm some kind of gambler?
stops pacing and turns to face Ross Oil stocks, huh? That's your big idea?
what’s the opposite of diversify?
Concentrate. Put all our eggs in one basket, then make sure that basket is bulletproof.
keep buying undervalued companies and hold until they grow
stops pacing, looks at Ross with a mixture of shock and amusement Well, well, well... looks like someone's finally caught up!
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stops pacing and looks at Ross incredulously Seriously? That's the best you got? I need a plan, not some vapid meme!
Focus on megatrends, not fads, Ben. What's your take on clean energy? Solar panels, wind power, hydrogen fuel cells?
rolls his eyes Clean energy? Please, spare me the preachy nonsense. Wind power? Solar panels? More like pipe dreams.