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Avory Idea Day 2024 (eVTOL, Fintech, Internet, AI)
05:24:15
Avory & Co.

Avory Idea Day 2024 (eVTOL, Fintech, Internet, AI)

Live question and answer sessions with companies that we invest in, follow or track. Segments: (Click blue to skip) 0:00​ Opening 0:22 Sean Emory Founder of Avory & Co. - Opening Keynote 8:56​ Houston Hess from Avory & Co. - Disclosures 9:50 Mark Mahaney from Evercore - Internet and AI 42:44 Jeremy Schwartz from WisdomTree - Tokenized Assets 1:15:35 Michael Halen from Bloomberg - State of Restaurants and AI (Chipotle) 1:46:33 Ethan Chernofsky from Placer Ai - Foot Traffic (Starbucks, Dutch Bros and Retail) 2:10:07 Will Summerlin from Autopilot - Investing in Artificial Intelligence 2:40:46 Seth Golden from Finom Group - Macro and Micro Investing Outlook 3:14:25 Ian Kar from Arcana - State of Fintech 3:43:35 Freshta Farzam from Lyte Aviation - Flying Bus - eVTOL Opportunity 4:09:35 Saul Tarazona from eJet Aerospace - Building eVTOL Business 4:31:15 Steven Kaplan from Tessell - Data and AI 4:59:21 Reagan Bonlie from Nudge Money - AI in Fintech More on Avory: https://www.avory.xyz/ Sean's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_SeanDavid Information on Speakers: Michael Halen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikehalen/ Mark Mahaney Book: "Nothing but Net" AutoPilot: https://apv.vc/ NudgeMoney: https://www.nudgemoney.com/ Seth Golden: https://twitter.com/SethCL Ian Kar: https://twitter.com/iankar_ Lyte Aviation: https://lyteaviation.com/ eJet: https://ejet.tech/ Steven Kaplan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevekaplan/ PlacerAi: https://il.linkedin.com/in/ethan-chernofsky-16ab4519 Jeremy Schwartz: https://twitter.com/jeremydschwartz Disclaimer: Avory & Company, LLC statements are not an endorsement of any company or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security. This presentation is for informational purposes only. No information contained on this presentation constitutes investment advice. This presentation should not be considered a solicitation, offer or recommendation for the purchase or sale of any securities or other financial products and services discussed herein. Please reach out to Houston Hess our head of Compliance and Operations for any further details. Find more here https://www.avory.xyz/disclaimer-page
$2B Jamf is the "Gold Standard" via Partner Rocketman Tech
32:39
Avory & Co.

$2B Jamf is the "Gold Standard" via Partner Rocketman Tech

In this conversation, Founding Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Avory & Co. Sean Emory interviews Christopher Shasse, founder of Rocketman Tech, discussing the role of Jamf in managing Apple devices in enterprise environments. They explore Jamf's history, its relationship with Apple, and the competitive landscape, particularly focusing on Microsoft Intune as a significant competitor. The discussion also touches on Jamf's security solutions and the future direction of the company following the JNUC conference. Learn more about Rocketman Tech: https://www.rocketman.tech/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rocketman-tech/about/ Youtube Video: Intune vs Jamf: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEI52ho411A Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jamf and Rocketman Tech 03:00 The Role of Jamf in Enterprise IT 05:52 Understanding Jamf Users and Administrators 09:13 Jamf's Relationship with Apple 12:02 Competitive Landscape: Jamf vs. Apple Business Essentials 14:55 Microsoft Intune: A Major Competitor 17:53 Jamf's Future and Expansion Strategies 21:14 Security Solutions and Opportunities for Growth 25:05 Post-Conference Reflections and Future Directions Keywords Jamf, Rocketman Tech, Apple, enterprise IT, Microsoft Intune, security solutions, technology conference, JNUC, IT management, MDM Disclaimer Avory & Co. is a Registered Investment Adviser. This platform is solely for informational purposes. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Avory & Co. and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. No advice may be rendered by Avory & Co. unless a client service agreement is in place. Listeners and viewers are encouraged to seek advice from a qualified tax, legal, or investment adviser to determine whether any information presented may be suitable for their specific situation. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. “Likes” are not intended to be endorsements of our firm, our advisors or our services. Please be aware that while we monitor comments and “likes” left on this page, we do not endorse or necessarily share the same opinions expressed by site users. While we appreciate your comments and feedback, please be aware that any form of testimony from current or past clients about their experience with our firm is strictly forbidden under current securities laws. Please honor our request to limit your posts to industry-related educational information and comments. Third-party rankings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client nor are they representative of any one client's evaluation. Please reach out to Houston Hess our head of Compliance and Operations for any further details. Find more here https.⁠www.avory.xyz/disclaimer-pagee
Post Mortem: Block's $3B Buyback and Beat and Raise
09:14
Avory & Co.

Post Mortem: Block's $3B Buyback and Beat and Raise

ABOUT AVORY & CO. Avory & Co is an asset manager focused on Investing Where the World is Headed. Managing high-conviction equity strategies, emphasizing Secular Growth and Transformation Stories. We seek exceptional teams. TODAY'S EPISODE In this episode, Sean Emory, the Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Avory & Co. provides a postmortem Block's earnings report. Chapters 00:00 Square's Focus on Product and Profitable Growth 01:14 Exceeding Guidance and Share Buyback 03:11 Strong Performance in the Cash App Ecosystem 06:33 Expanding Partnerships and Streamlining the App Disclaimer Avory & Co. is a Registered Investment Adviser. This platform is solely for informational purposes. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Avory & Co. and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. No advice may be rendered by Avory & Co. unless a client service agreement is in place. Listeners and viewers are encouraged to seek advice from a qualified tax, legal, or investment adviser to determine whether any information presented may be suitable for their specific situation. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. “Likes” are not intended to be endorsements of our firm, our advisors or our services. Please be aware that while we monitor comments and “likes” left on this page, we do not endorse or necessarily share the same opinions expressed by site users. While we appreciate your comments and feedback, please be aware that any form of testimony from current or past clients about their experience with our firm is strictly forbidden under current securities laws. Please honor our request to limit your posts to industry-related educational information and comments. Third-party rankings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client nor are they representative of any one client's evaluation. Please reach out to Houston Hess our head of Compliance and Operations for any further details. Find more here https.⁠www.avory.xyz/disclaimer-pagee Avory is an investor at the time of this recording.
Post Mortem: Fiverr's Rallies 20% on Earnings, Acquisition and $300m Target
11:38
Avory & Co.

Post Mortem: Fiverr's Rallies 20% on Earnings, Acquisition and $300m Target

ABOUT AVORY & CO. Avory & Co is an asset manager focused on Investing Where the World is Headed. Managing high-conviction equity strategies, emphasizing Secular Growth and Transformation Stories. We seek exceptional teams. TODAY'S EPISODE In this episode, Sean Emory, the Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Avory & Co. provides a postmortem Fiverr's earnings report. He discusses Fiverr earnings and possibility of why the 20% increase in stock price. They announced a plan for $300 million in cumulative cash flow over the next three years and highlighted the convergence of Gap and Non-Gap as their stock-based compensation plans start to lap. They also announced the acquisition of AutoDS, a leading software player for dropshippers. Avory is an investor is Fiverr at the time of this and this is not a recommendation. Chapters 00:00 Earnings and Future Outlook 01:23 Acquisition of AutoDS 03:46 Record EBITDA Margin and Revenue Growth 05:39 Attracting Higher-Value Buyers and Increasing Spend per Buyer 06:35 Take Rate and Revenue from Value-Added Services 09:29 Balance Sheet and Future Growth Disclaimer Avory & Co. is a Registered Investment Adviser. This platform is solely for informational purposes. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Avory & Co. and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. No advice may be rendered by Avory & Co. unless a client service agreement is in place. Listeners and viewers are encouraged to seek advice from a qualified tax, legal, or investment adviser to determine whether any information presented may be suitable for their specific situation. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. “Likes” are not intended to be endorsements of our firm, our advisors or our services. Please be aware that while we monitor comments and “likes” left on this page, we do not endorse or necessarily share the same opinions expressed by site users. While we appreciate your comments and feedback, please be aware that any form of testimony from current or past clients about their experience with our firm is strictly forbidden under current securities laws. Please honor our request to limit your posts to industry-related educational information and comments. Third-party rankings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client nor are they representative of any one client's evaluation. Please reach out to Houston Hess our head of Compliance and Operations for any further details. Find more here https.⁠www.avory.xyz/disclaimer-pagee
Post Mortem: Meta's Earnings and Ai Ambitions
13:40
Avory & Co.

Post Mortem: Meta's Earnings and Ai Ambitions

ABOUT AVORY & CO. Avory & Co is an asset manager focused on Investing Where the World is Headed. Managing high-conviction equity strategies, emphasizing Secular Growth and Transformation Stories. We seek exceptional teams. TODAY'S EPISODE In this episode, Sean Emory provides a postmortem on Meta's earnings report. He discusses the revenue, profits, user engagement, and growth of Meta. He highlights the success of Meta's VR and AR experiences, particularly the demand for their Ray-Ban meta glasses. Sean also explores how AI is being embedded across Meta's platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and the Quest and AR platform. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:24 Meta's Financial Performance 02:22 Success of VR and AR Experiences 05:36 Embedding AI Across Platforms 08:00 CapEx and AI Development 13:45 Conclusion Disclaimer Avory & Co. is a Registered Investment Adviser. This platform is solely for informational purposes. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Avory & Co. and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. No advice may be rendered by Avory & Co. unless a client service agreement is in place. Listeners and viewers are encouraged to seek advice from a qualified tax, legal, or investment adviser to determine whether any information presented may be suitable for their specific situation. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. “Likes” are not intended to be endorsements of our firm, our advisors or our services. Please be aware that while we monitor comments and “likes” left on this page, we do not endorse or necessarily share the same opinions expressed by site users. While we appreciate your comments and feedback, please be aware that any form of testimony from current or past clients about their experience with our firm is strictly forbidden under current securities laws. Please honor our request to limit your posts to industry-related educational information and comments. Third-party rankings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client nor are they representative of any one client's evaluation. Please reach out to Houston Hess our head of Compliance and Operations for any further details. Find more here https.⁠www.avory.xyz/disclaimer-pagee
Post Mortem: Is Alphabet Winning Ai War?
09:37
Avory & Co.

Post Mortem: Is Alphabet Winning Ai War?

ABOUT AVORY & CO. Avory & Co is an asset manager focused on Investing Where the World is Headed. Managing high-conviction equity strategies, emphasizing Secular Growth and Transformation Stories. We seek exceptional teams. TODAY'S EPISODE Sean Emory, the founder and Chief Investment Officer at Avory & Co. breaks down Google's earnings report and highlights the strong performance of its cloud business, with revenue reaching $84 billion and operating margins expanding. Google Cloud surpassed $10 billion in a single quarter and generated $1 billion in operating profit. However, YouTube's revenue missed expectations, although it still experienced low double-digit growth. The report also emphasizes Google's focus on AI, with 1.2 million developers working on their platforms and the introduction of the Gemini model for generative search. The earnings call discussed the potential of AI to generate profits and revenue for Google, but it is still early in the journey. Overall, Google had a good quarter, showing growth and profitability. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:30 State of the Quarter: Strong Performance of Google's Cloud Business 02:25 State of the Quarter: YouTube's Revenue Misses Expectations 03:54 State of AI: Google's Focus on AI and the Gemini Model 05:51 State of AI: The Potential of AI for Google's Revenue 08:19 General Takeaway: Google's Overall Good Quarter Disclaimer Avory & Co. is a Registered Investment Adviser. This platform is solely for informational purposes. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Avory & Co. and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. No advice may be rendered by Avory & Co. unless a client service agreement is in place. Listeners and viewers are encouraged to seek advice from a qualified tax, legal, or investment adviser to determine whether any information presented may be suitable for their specific situation. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. “Likes” are not intended to be endorsements of our firm, our advisors or our services. Please be aware that while we monitor comments and “likes” left on this page, we do not endorse or necessarily share the same opinions expressed by site users. While we appreciate your comments and feedback, please be aware that any form of testimony from current or past clients about their experience with our firm is strictly forbidden under current securities laws. Please honor our request to limit your posts to industry-related educational information and comments. Third-party rankings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client nor are they representative of any one client's evaluation. Please reach out to Houston Hess our head of Compliance and Operations for any further details. Find more here https.⁠www.avory.xyz/disclaimer-pagee
Post Mortem: Tesla's Earnings and Self Driving Ambitions
15:30
Avory & Co.

Post Mortem: Tesla's Earnings and Self Driving Ambitions

In this conversation, Sean Emory, founder and Chief Investment Officer at Avory & Co. discusses the potential of Tesla's full self-driving capabilities and its impact on the market. He explores the different approaches to autonomous vehicles, comparing Tesla's camera-based approach to Waymo's LiDAR-based approach. Sean also delves into the market potential of autonomous vehicles, considering the number of vehicles on the road and the cost of autonomous technology. He raises questions about Tesla's position in the market and the future of hybrid vehicles. Overall, Sean emphasizes the importance of full self-driving technology and its potential impact on Tesla's valuation. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Focus on Tesla 02:18 Comparing Tesla's Camera-Based Approach to Waymo's LiDAR-Based Approach 03:11 The Potential of Camera Technology in Full Self-Driving 04:09 The Role of Simulation in Training Autonomous Vehicle Models 09:54 Sizing Up the Market Potential for Autonomous Vehicles 14:43 Evaluating Tesla's Position and Future in the Market Disclaimer Avory & Co. is a Registered Investment Adviser. This platform is solely for informational purposes. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Avory & Co. and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. No advice may be rendered by Avory & Co. unless a client service agreement is in place. Listeners and viewers are encouraged to seek advice from a qualified tax, legal, or investment adviser to determine whether any information presented may be suitable for their specific situation. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. “Likes” are not intended to be endorsements of our firm, our advisors or our services. Please be aware that while we monitor comments and “likes” left on this page, we do not endorse or necessarily share the same opinions expressed by site users. While we appreciate your comments and feedback, please be aware that any form of testimony from current or past clients about their experience with our firm is strictly forbidden under current securities laws. Please honor our request to limit your posts to industry-related educational information and comments. Third-party rankings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client nor are they representative of any one client's evaluation. Please reach out to Houston Hess our head of Compliance and Operations for any further details. Find more here https.⁠www.avory.xyz/disclaimer-pagee
Post Mortem: Fiverr Upmarket and Ai Leading to Results
14:41
Avory & Co.

Post Mortem: Fiverr Upmarket and Ai Leading to Results

Summary Fiverr reported strong earnings, beating their own guidance on revenue and adjusted EBITDA. The company has been impacted by the health of the economy and concerns around AI, but they have addressed these issues and showcased the positive impact of AI on their platform. Fiverr is focused on moving upmarket and increasing spend per buyer, while also improving their take rate through promoted gigs and their Seller Plus platform. They have seen growth in complex services and repeat buyers, indicating a strong recurring nature of the business. Fiverr plans to expand their Generative AI Search and launch new products in the future. Chapters 00:00 Fiverr's Strong Earnings Performance 02:29 Addressing Concerns: Economy and AI 06:40 Moving Upmarket and Increasing Spend per Buyer 08:33 Improving Take Rate with Promoted Gigs and Seller Plus 12:47 Growth in Complex Services and Repeat Buyers 13:45 Expanding Generative AI Search and New Product Launches ______ Disclaimer Avory & Co. is a Registered Investment Adviser. This platform is solely for informational purposes. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Avory & Co. and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. No advice may be rendered by Avory & Co. unless a client service agreement is in place. Listeners and viewers are encouraged to seek advice from a qualified tax, legal, or investment adviser to determine whether any information presented may be suitable for their specific situation. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. “Likes” are not intended to be endorsements of our firm, our advisors or our services. Please be aware that while we monitor comments and “likes” left on this page, we do not endorse or necessarily share the same opinions expressed by site users. While we appreciate your comments and feedback, please be aware that any form of testimony from current or past clients about their experience with our firm is strictly forbidden under current securities laws. Please honor our request to limit your posts to industry-related educational information and comments. Third-party rankings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client nor are they representative of any one client's evaluation. Keywords Fiverr, earnings, revenue, adjusted EBITDA, economy, AI, upmarket, spend per buyer, take rate, promoted gigs, Seller Plus, complex services, repeat buyers, Generative AI Search, new products Please reach out to Houston Hess our head of Compliance and Operations for any further details. Find more here https://www.avory.xyz/disclaimer-page
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