
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 the GFC, the ongoing consolidation of U.S. banks, and how organic growth and high tangible book‑value compounding can drive returns without relying on pricey M&A deals. Pilecki also addresses the rising competitive pressure from fintech and AI, the health of bank balance sheets post‑Dodd‑Frank, and his disciplined portfolio construction that uses modest leverage and selective shorts on mediocre financial firms.

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...