Mark Cooper on Global Small Cap Value, AI and Managing Small Cap Long/Short at MAC Alpha | S08 E13
Mark Cooper joins The Acquirers After Hours podcast to discuss his approach to global small‑cap value investing, the role of artificial intelligence in stock selection, and the mechanics of managing a small‑cap long/short portfolio at MAC Alpha. He outlines how AI‑driven analytics can uncover hidden opportunities in under‑researched markets while maintaining rigorous risk controls. Cooper also explains MAC Alpha’s blend of quantitative screens and fundamental research to generate asymmetric returns. The episode provides actionable insights for investors seeking exposure to the often‑overlooked small‑cap segment.
Alexander Roepers on Constructive Activism and Concentrated Value in $KEX, $AXTA, and $FLS | S08 E09
In this episode, Alexander Ropers, founder and CIO of Atlantic, explains his firm’s disciplined, concentrated value strategy that targets mid‑cap industrial, product and service companies (US$2‑20 billion) while avoiding high‑tech, biotech, and opaque financial sectors. He emphasizes the importance of margin...
Derek Pilecki on Long/Short Financials Investing, Regional Banks, Non-Banks and Insurance | S08 E08
In this episode, Derek Pilecki of Gator Capital discusses why small‑cap and regional banks are deeply undervalued, trading well below historic 10‑14x PE ranges, and outlines his deep‑value, long/short strategy focused on financial services. He explains the lingering effects of...
Jonathan Tepper on The Myth of Capitalism, His "Shooting Up" Memoir and $BKMG | S08 E07
In this episode, Tobias Carlisle and Jake Taylor interview Jonathan Tepper, founder of Previt Capital and author of *The Myth of Capitalism*. Tepper explains his investment approach—buying high‑quality, dominant companies at a discount to intrinsic value—and illustrates it with the...