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The Softer Side of Value Investing – Ep 134

July 29, 2021

AUTHOR:

Vitaliy Katsenelson

Culture matters. In this podcast, Vitaliy shares how he evolved from an analyst purely focused on numbers to an investor and CEO focused on people. Using two stories from IMA's own past, Vitaliy recounts how running the business made him a better...

Culture matters. In this podcast, Vitaliy shares how he evolved from an analyst purely focused on numbers to an investor and CEO focused on people. Using two stories from IMA’s own past, Vitaliy recounts how running the business made him a better investor.

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