#69 David Marcus on How to Make a Few Billion Dollars

David Marcus is a US investor with decades of experience working for legends like Michael Price and Jan Stenbeck. We discuss Brad Jacob’s book How to Make a Few Billion Dollars and David’s fascinating journey as an investor and operator.

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This episode was recorded on March 19, 2025.

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Books Mentioned

• How to Make a Few Billion Dollars – Brad Jacobs
• Reminiscences of a Stock Operator – Edwin Lefèvre
• Jesse Livermore - Boy Plunger – Tom Rubython
• The Warren Buffett CEO – Robert P. Miles

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Companies Mentioned

• Getinge
• Kinnevik
• Lifco
• Röko
• XPO Logistics
• United Waste Systems
• United Rentals

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More on David Marcus

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evermoreglobal
• Keynote speech at Redeye Serial Acquirers 2025: https://www.redeye.se/video/event-presentation/1089658/keynote-speaker-david-marcus-co-founder-of-evermore-global-advisors-at-redeye-serial-acquirers-conference-2025

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About the Podcast

Intro episode: https://www.redeye.se/podcast/investing-by-the-books/817383/0-intro-to-investing-by-the-books

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Disclaimer

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