My guest today is Chris Lahiji, President and founder of LD Micro, host of one of the most influential micro-cap conferences in the world of professional investing. Chris takes pleasure in pretty much everything he does; his larger than life personality lends itself well to being the founder of one of the most interesting conferences I attend each year. Chris’ approach to his conferences and to life is energizing and contagious. He defines a successful conference as a carefully orchestrated sensory experience; a convergence of meeting and connecting with great people, learning about great ideas and management teams, and growing in the process.

Please enjoy my conversation with Chris Lahiji.

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Resources

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2003-04-20/i-want-my-annual-reports

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2004-03-08/he-manages-a-million-but-still-cant-drink

https://www.ldmicro.com/

https://www.bamsec.com/ 

Show Notes

[00:03:40] - Chris’ origin story and how an investor adds value to the world

[00:07:37] - Thoughts on how Texas has transformed over the years

[00:12:59] - The teachings a 10 year old kid deduces following the 1994 Earthquake

[00:20:38] - Why Tennis players have a chip on their shoulder.

[00:29:40] - Companies Chris is passionate about

[00:34:24] - The best companies no one has ever heard of and My first 90 bagger

[00:39:22] - How an insult turns into inspiration for a new career move

[00:43:30]  - Takeaways from successful conferences 

[00:57:39]  - Chris shares insights on finding unique opportunities in microcap 

[01:05:19] - How “Weird Al” Yankovic inspired Chris’ career path