Amid major market volatility, investors question whether we're about to see a repeat of the year 2000 in tech stocks. In this crucial edition of American Consequences, I sit down with famed hedge fund investor Whitney Tilson to explain why now might be the best time to buy tech stocks. He's naming names – or rather tickers – and helping people think through the implications of getting into solid growth companies.

I most especially loved hearing how Whitney Tilson got his start. He managed to take $10,000 in savings and grow it into a $200-million hedge fund. He told me all about some of the bumps he's had along the way and why he's so committed to helping individual investors grow their portfolios. Whitney has some really entertaining stories that I know you will love hearing… not to mention some darn good picks.

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