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Avory - Markets and Investing

Around the Desk: This is where we at Avory think out loud, challenge narratives, and look for signal through the noise. Each episode, the Avory & Co. team dives into what’s moving markets, how companies are performing, and where opportunities may be forming. We break down earnings, macro trends, and investor sentiment — all from the lens of a concentrated, high-conviction portfolio. *** The views expressed on Avory Podcast: Around the Desk are those of the hosts and guests and do not constitute

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23:10

What Data Says About Oil Spike, Vix Spike, and AI

Avory - Markets and Investing ·

2026/03/13

In this episode of Around the Desk, Sean Emory, Founder & CIO of Avory & Co., walks through several market signals that stood out this week.Markets are seeing multiple spikes simultaneously:• Oil prices jumping sharply• Volatility surging• Corporate insider buying rising in financials• Massive AI infrastructure spending from hyperscalersRather than reacting to headlines, we step back and ask the more important question: what do these signals historically mean for markets?00:00

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27:51

What did we learn from NVIDIA and Software this Week?

Avory - Markets and Investing ·

2026/02/27

AI vs SaaS: Seat + Consumption Can CoexistSalesforce, Workday, Nvidia, Zoom, Block | Around the DeskThis week on Around the Desk, Sean Emory breaks down a pivotal week for AI and enterprise software.Are seat-based models being replaced?Or is AI expanding the value of platforms?Using earnings and data from Salesforce, Workday, Nvidia, Zoom, and Block, Sean argues AI is enhancing durable platforms, not eliminating them. The winners are likely multi-product ecosystems with compliance depth,

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14:56

Are we closing in on a Software Bottom or No?

Avory - Markets and Investing ·

2026/02/20

In this episode of Around the Desk, Sean Emory, Founder & CIO of Avory & Co., walks through the key market signals this week and asks a central question:Are we getting close to a bottom in software?Insiders are buying.Business formations are surging.Software job postings are rising.App creation is accelerating.Yet sentiment remains stretched.We break down what the data is actually saying. 00:00 Welcome + Disclosures 00:41 AI & Software Focus 01:20 Insider Buying Spike 02:50

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21:32

The AI Scare Trade: Jensen Says Its Illogical - We Agree

Avory - Markets and Investing ·

2026/02/13

In this episode of Around the Desk, Sean Emory, Founder & CIO of Avory & Co., breaks down the recent software selloff and the broader AI scare trade.Inflation is cooling.Jobs are stable.Earnings are holding up.Yet parts of software are trading as if AI is about to eliminate entire business models.Does that make sense?Chapters:00:00 Welcome + Disclaimer00:40 Software Selloff vs AI Boom02:20 Inflation Cooling: CPI, Break-evens, Rates03:55 Jobs & Wages: Stability vs AI Fears07:00

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18:12

Is Software Dead? and What Big Tech's Spending...

Avory - Markets and Investing ·

2026/02/06

In this episode of Around the Desk, Sean Emory, Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Avory & Co., steps back from the AI noise to focus on what actually matters right now.Using recent earnings from Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta, this conversation breaks down what the massive AI CapEx buildout really signals, how different business models monetize AI very differently, and why many of the fears around software disruption may be overstated.This episode explores AI through a

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66:39

Inside Dollar General & Dollar Tree: with TSOH...

Avory - Markets and Investing ·

2026/01/06

In this episode of Around the Desk, Sean Emory, Founder and CIO of Avory & Co., sits down with Alex Morris of TSOH Investment Research to unpack investing philosophy, portfolio construction, and the real fundamentals behind dollar store economics.Alex shares his path into finance, the influence of Warren Buffett, and why transparency and process matter in research. The conversation then dives deep into Dollar General (DG) and Dollar Tree (DLTR), covering store traffic, margin pressure,

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38:59

Fireside Chat with Fiverr Founder and CEO Micah Kaufman

Avory - Markets and Investing ·

2025/12/09

This fireside chat with Micha Kaufman, founder and CEO of Fiverr, hosted by Sean Emory and the Avory team. The discussion covers Fiverr's origin story, its evolution into a leading global freelance marketplace, and the dynamics of its two-sided platform connecting buyers and sellers across nearly 800 service categories. Micha explains how Fiverr has adapted to changing trends, including the rise of AI, and highlights the company's focus on trust, repeat business, and expanding services for

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13:30

Block Q3 Postmortem: Foot on Gas No Breaks.

Avory - Markets and Investing ·

2025/11/07

Block Q3 2025 Post-Mortem: Acceleration With An AI EnginePost MortemIn this episode of Around the Desk, Sean Emory, Founder & CIO of Avory & Co., breaks down why Block is re-accelerating across Cash App and Square, how Borrow economics compound inside the ecosystem, and why Goose AI is the quiet operating layer powering efficiency and product velocity.DisclaimerAvory is an investor in Block.Avory & Co. is a Registered Investment Adviser. This platform is solely for informational

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8:04

Google Q3 2025 Postmortem: Why the market likes it...

Avory - Markets and Investing ·

2025/10/30

Google Q3 2025 Post-Mortem: AI Execution Over AI HypePost MortemIn this episode of Around the Desk, Sean Emory, Founder & CIO of Avory & Co., breaks down why investors are rewarding Google’s spending while punishing others, and how its strategy from TPUs to Gemini shows real ROI in the new compute era.We cover:• Revenue acceleration across Search, YouTube, and Cloud (+15% to +34%)• Gemini’s rapid growth to 650M users, 300M paid• Why CAPEX to $93B is seen as productive, not reckless•

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7:37

Meta Q3 2025 Post-Mortem: AI Spend vs ROI

Avory - Markets and Investing ·

2025/10/30

Meta just reported Q3 earningsRevenue up +26% Y/Y, engagement accelerating, and yet the stock fell 8%.In this episode of Around the Desk, Sean Emory, Founder & CIO of Avory & Co., breaks down why the market is suddenly questioning Meta’s $70B+ AI spending plans, what this means for ROI, and whether we’re entering “Metaverse 2.0” territory.We explore: • Why Meta’s core business is stronger than ever • How AI infrastructure is driving engagement and ad performance • Why investors are

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71:35

Decoding Market Dynamics with Seth Golden.

Avory - Markets and Investing ·

2025/09/26

Navigating Market Dynamics with Seth Golden: Insights on Fed Policy, Economy, and Investment OpportunitiesJoin Sean Emory, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Avory & Company, as he hosts Seth Golden, market strategist and founder of Finom Group, in this episode of Avory's Around the Desk podcast. They delve into the Fed's recent rate cut, its impact on the economy, and discuss key investment opportunities and risks in the current market landscape. 00:00 Introduction and Guest

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49:02

How Bullish Are You? 1 - 10 With Garth Friesen ex NY...

Avory - Markets and Investing ·

2025/09/14

Avory Around the Desk PodcastIn this episode of Avory Around the Desk Podcast, host Sean Emory, founder and Chief Investment Officer of Avory & Co, welcomes Garth Friesen, an acclaimed investor, author, consultant, and former hedge fund manager. Garth shares his insights on a wide range of topics including market outlook, macroeconomic trends, the Federal Reserve's policies, and the impact of geopolitical events. Discussions also cover the effects of tariffs, real estate investment

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54:31

"The world has changed." Buffett’s Lessons for the AI...

Avory - Markets and Investing ·

2025/08/15

In this episode of Around the Desk, Sean Emory, Founder & CIO of Avory & Co., sits down with Kai Wu, Founder & CIO of Sparkline Capital, for a deep dive into investing beyond the balance sheet.Kai shares how Sparkline Capital applies machine learning, AI, and alternative data to measure intangible assets such as human capital and intellectual property and integrate them into a systematic value investing framework.We explore:• Buffett’s three career phases from tangible to

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38:26

Jobs in the Age of AI: What’s Actually Changing with...

Avory - Markets and Investing ·

2025/07/30

In this episode of Around the Desk, Sean Emory, Founder & CIO of Avory & Co., sits down with Loujaina Abdelwahed, PhD — a senior economist at Revelio Labs — to break down what’s really happening in the labor market.We dig into the shifting workforce, the nuanced role AI is playing in reshaping jobs, and the generational divide in employee sentiment and retention.From federal workforce changes to AI adoption curves — this is the kind of analysis that tells us where the labor market

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43:24

Why Bitcoin miners are betting big on AI compute.

Avory - Markets and Investing ·

2025/07/29

In this episode of Around the Desk, Sean Emory, Founder & CIO of Avory & Co., sits down with Anthony Power, co-founder of Power Mining Analysis and a leading voice in the mining world, to break down how the economics of Bitcoin mining are evolving and why many are shifting toward high-performance compute (HPC) infrastructure.This isn’t just about mining anymore, it's about building the digital infrastructure stack of the future.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin Mining and Power

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52:41

Is Joby the Future of Transportation?

Avory - Markets and Investing ·

2025/07/15

In this episode of Around the Desk, Sean Emory, Founder & CIO of Avory & Co., sits down with Travis Brooks — operator, researcher, and the voice behind Let’s Talk Joby to break down the business model behind Joby Aviation and the broader eVTOL landscape.This is more than just flying cars it's an entire tech and infrastructure stack.From aircraft manufacturing to consumer apps, software platforms, and vertiport networks — where will the real value accrue?We cover:• Why manufacturing

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69:52

Is IREN for Real? A Deep Dive into the AI Infra Pivot

Avory - Markets and Investing ·

2025/07/04

In this episode of Around the Desk, Sean Emory sits down with three investors who have been closely following IREN — the Bitcoin miner now pivoting toward high-performance computing (HPC).We dig into the key questions:• Can a miner really become an AI infrastructure player?• What’s happening on the ground with grid capacity, permitting, and capex?• Are they executing or just announcing?Guests Kama, Frans, and Dulce join anonymously (X-style) to break down their views — from land records and

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00:45:49

Can AI Run a Business: The Path to the Autonomous...

Avory - Markets and Investing ·

2025/03/03

In this episode of Inside Scoop Podcast, founder and Chief Investment Officer Sean Emory from Avory & Co. talks to Yuma Heymans, founder and CEO of O-mega AI, a pioneer in the field of autonomous business operations. They delve into O-mega AI's vision of fully automating company tasks such as software engineering, marketing, sales, and operations with minimal human intervention. Heymans explains the benefits, challenges, and future implications of implementing AI agents in business

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00:28:26

Disrupting Aviation Industry with Founder of Lyte...

Avory - Markets and Investing ·

2024/12/30

In this conversation, Freshta Farzam, founder and CEO of LYTE Aviation, discusses the future of EVTOLs (Electric Vehicle Takeoff and Landing) and the aviation industry. She highlights the need for innovation in air transportation, particularly through the use of hydrogen propulsion and the potential for autonomous flight. The discussion covers market opportunities, safety considerations, regulatory challenges, and the competitive landscape in the EVTOL space.Chapters 00:00 Introduction to LYTE

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00:32:52

Transforming Asset Management via Tokenization w/...

Avory - Markets and Investing ·

2024/12/30

Summary In this conversation, Jeremy Schwartz, the Global Chief Investment Officer at WisdomTree, discusses the evolution of ETFs with Sean Emory, Founder of Avory & Co. They discuss the impact of tokenization on asset management, and the future of digital wallets. Jeremy emphasizes the importance of adapting to macro trends and shares insights on investing in Japan and the significance of currency hedging. Schwartz also highlights the innovative strategies WisdomTree is implementing to stay

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