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The Synopsis

Drew Cohen

Business

Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 139

In this podcast we share our insights from hundreds of hours of investment research and various topics Drew Cohen has covered on his YouTube Channel and Five Minute Money Newsletter. Most business podcasts are superficial and assume their listeners are unsophisticated. In contrast, The Synopsis trusts listeners are interested in learning about complex, business-specific issues, and want to know the deep details. We approach investing from the perspective of business owners, instead of Wall Street Commentators. Drew Cohen is an investment manager, registered investment advisor, and founder of Speedwell Research, which produces in-depth research reports for hedge funds and asset managers. Speedwell Research spends hundreds of hours researching public businesses and I share my insights in various episodes. Start listening today to become a better analyst, investor and business-person.

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Interview. A Deep Dive on Growth Investing with "From Growth to Value"

Episode 131

Thursday, December 11, 2025 • Duration 01:15:59

In this fascinating interview with Kris, also known as From Growth to Value, we talk in-depth about growth investing and his investing style, as well as several of his investments. You can read his thoughts on various stocks at Potential Multibaggers.

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Show Notes

(0:00) — New Finance Newsletter

(1:24) — Kris's Investment Style

(4:32) — Portfolio Construction

(13:46) — Case Study: Duolingo

(31:18) — Investing Growth Assumptions

(46:29) — DCFs, Valuation, and Growth Investing

(1:01:13) — Tesla, Nvidia

(1:15:22) — Conclusion

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Disclaimer

Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. Please see our full disclaimers here: https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/

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Dialogue. Constellation Software Dying? Copart Giving up Market Share? Business Updates!

Episode 130

Thursday, December 4, 2025 • Duration 44:55

In this Dialogue episode of The Synopsis, we discuss Constellation Software and Copart's latest quarterly earnings, as well as new risks that are emerging.

Constellation Software 3Q25 Business Update

Copart 1Q26 (Calendar 3Q25) Business Update

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You can also get a free trial to AlphaSense to read 200k+ expert calls through this link.

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Show Notes

(0:00) — Intro
(1:48) — Nvidia & Google Diatribe
(5:44) — CSU Update
(6:29) — CSU's AI Risk
(24:43) — Copart Update
(28:06) — IAA Market Share Gain
(32:14) — Market Dynamics
(34:22) — AV Risk
(41:20) — Stock Buybacks?
(43:00) — Outro and Announcements

Dialogue. Evolution 3Q25, Negative Revenue Growth, More Asia Issues

Episode 121

Friday, October 24, 2025 • Duration 27:45

In this Dialogue episode of The Synopsis, we discuss Evolution's 3Q25 earnings.

Evolution 3Q25 Business Update

This update quoted several expert call transcripts from Alpha Sense. You can get a free trial to read them for yourselve through this link.

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Show Notes

(0:00) — Evolution Intro

(2:09) — High Level Overview

(4:38) — Asia Developments

(17:45) — Competitve Dynamics, Asia a Zero?

(24:37) — Other Notables

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Dialogue. What is the Cost of Equity?

Episode 31

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 • Duration 26:33

On this episode we talk about a memo of ours on what the cost of equity is, and how investors can practicially contextualize the question. The memo we draw on in this episode is called "How Pies, Proofs, and Punch Cards Hold Key Insights into the Cost of Equity" and can be found here.

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Show Notes

(0:00) Intro

(0:45) How Much Money Should I Make for Risking my Capital?

(1:32) The Munchausen Trilemma

(3:48) Relative vs Absolute Investors

(11:38) How "Absolute Investor" is a Misnomer

(15:25) The Punch Card Idea and How it Relates to the Cost of Equity

(26:24) Conclusion

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Disclaimer

Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discusessed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. Please see our full disclaimers here: https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/

Article. If the Model Doesn't Work, Don't Fix It: A Look at Traditional Apparel Retailers, Zara, and Shein

Episode 30

Friday, March 8, 2024 • Duration 12:53

In this episode of The Synopsis we read our weekly Speedwell Research memo. If you prefer to read instead of listen to the memo, you can find access to the article below.

This weeks memo is "If the Model Doesn't Work, Don't Fix It: A Look at Traditonal Apparel Retailers, Zara, and Shein"

Memo Link: https://www.speedwellmemos.com/p/if-the-model-doesnt-work-dont-fix

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Show Notes

(0:00) – Intro

(1:05) –Memo Reading Starts

(12:43) – Closing Comments

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Speedwell Research's main website can be found here.

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Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Please see our full disclaimers here:

Article. Constellation Software Business History

Episode 29

Friday, March 1, 2024 • Duration 10:27

In this episode of The Synopsis we read an excerpt from our Constellation Software research report, covering their Business History. If you prefer to read instead of listening to this article, you can find access to it below.

Article Link: Speedwell Memos - Constellation Software Business History

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Show Notes

(0:00) – Intro

(1:13) – Article Reading Starts

(9:25) – Closing Comments

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Purchase Constellation Research Report

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Speedwell Research's main website can be found here.

Speedwell's free newsletter can be found here.

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Disclaimer

Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. At the time of publishing, one or more contributors to the podcast had a position in Constellation Software. Furthermore, accounts one or more contributors advise on may also have a position in Constellation Software. This may change without notice.Please see our full disclaimers here:

Company. Constellation Software: The Business of Buying Software Businesses

Episode 28

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 • Duration 01:29:39

In this company episode on Constellation Software, Speedwell Research draws on their extensive research report to cover everything from Mark Leonard's early insight into the quality of Vertical Market Software Businesses to their unique operating structure. Investors can learn not only about the software business, but also about how Constellation Software has created a conglomerate of hundreds of companies through an impressive multi-decade acquistion spree, all while keeping capital allocation discipline. We hope you enjoy!

Company Description: A decentralized and acquisitive conglomerate of Vertical Market Software Companies based out of Canada.

Purchase the full Constellation Software Report here.

Purchase a Speedwell Membership to gain access to all Reports here.

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Show Notes

Section 1: History and Background

(0:00) Intro

(0:58) Constellation Software High-Level Business Description

(5:01) Mark Leonard History and Constellation Software Background

(10:31) Constellation Software IPO

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Section 2: Vertical Market Software

(13:25) What is VMS and Competitive Advantages

(20:37) Financial Model Benefits

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Section 3: Corporate Structure and Revenue Segments

Article. If You Don't Know What Game You're Playing, You Already Lost

Episode 27

Friday, February 23, 2024 • Duration 13:22

In this episode of The Synopsis we read our weekly Speedwell Research memo. If you prefer to read instead of listen to the memo, you can find access to the article below.

This weeks article is If You Don't Know What Game You're Playing, You Already Lost

Article Link: https://www.speedwellmemos.com/p/if-you-dont-know-what-game-youre

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Show Notes

(0:00) – Intro

(1:17) –Memo Reading Starts

(13:14) – Closing Comments

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Find Speedwell's free newsletter here.

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Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Please see our full disclaimers here:

Dialogue. When Investors Drive the Narrative

Episode 26

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 • Duration 28:43

On this episode we talk about a recent memo on how investors can influence businesses and what is difference between being a public versus private company. The memo we draw on is called "From Private to Public Markets: The Detrimental Impact of Investors' Expectations" and can be found here.

We recently found out we have a *duplicate Spotify feed* and will be *removing* it this week. Please follow this correct Spotify feed just called "The Synopsis" to keep getting our content!

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Show Notes

(0:00) Intro

(1:21) Two Extremes of Investing

(6:49) Reflexivity, Difference Between Analyst and Operator

(19:36) Risk Embedded in Assumptions were Too High, Illustration

(23:57) The Role of Narrative

(28:24) Conclusion

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Article. From Public to Private Markets: The Detrimental Impact of Investors' Expectations

Episode 25

Friday, February 16, 2024 • Duration 21:29

*Important* If you listen on Spotify, make sure you follow us on this Spotify feed. We just became aware there was a duplicate feed, which we are disconnecting next week.

In this episode of The Synopsis we read our weekly Speedwell Research memo. If you prefer to read instead of listen to the memo, you can find access to the article below.

This weeks article is From Public to Private Markets: The Detrimental Impact of Investors' Expectations

Article Link: https://www.speedwellmemos.com/p/from-private-to-public-markets-the

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Show Notes

(0:00) – Intro

(1:20) –Memo Reading Starts

(20:52) – Closing Comments

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Purchase a Speedwell Membership to gain access to Speedwell's Extensive Research Reports, Models, Company Updates, and more.

Speedwell Research's main website can be found here.

Find Speedwell's free newsletter here.

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