Rainmakers

Rame Adi
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Learn from the world’s best investors how they made their returns.

  1. 04/10/2025

    #24 Robert Holmes a Court: Australia's First Billionaire

    Robert Holmes à Court started as a lawyer in Perth and became Australia’s first billionaire. He built his fortune by spotting value in distressed companies, charming rivals into partnerships, and then cutting ruthlessly to create returns. This episode breaks down Holmes à Court’s rise and fall, and the lessons his playbook still offers for investors today. Thanks to our sponsors! Ayrin Digital: https://go.ayrin.ai/rainmakersCollateral Partners: https://collateral.com/ Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12D9sI-cfOWmQZvImZBOunWtym3LH0TuV0o2nhi4CZr8/edit?usp=sharing Paul McCartney Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91YLM5l614o

    32 min

  2. 26/09/2025

    #23 Henry Hillman: The Original LP

    Henry Hillman inherited a Pittsburgh empire built on coal and steel and then dismantled it. Instead of holding on, he recycled those assets into bigger bets, backing unproven talent and writing early checks to firms like KKR and Kleiner Perkins. This episode breaks down how Hillman turned a family fortune into billions and what his playbook can teach today’s investors. Thanks to our sponsors! Ayrin Digital: https://go.ayrin.ai/rainmakersCollateral Partners: https://collateral.com/ Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XMnJwZuGOnKnfJZO5u_cExOYkxrI_DRcghgI3KYUehs/edit?usp=sharing

    30 min

  3. 18/09/2025

    #22 Ross Perot: Texarkana to Tech Titan

    From selling Christmas cards in Texarkana to building EDS into a billion-dollar giant, Ross Perot turned frustration at IBM into a whole new industry. In this episode, we break down exactly how he did it. Thanks to our sponsors! Ayrin Digital: https://go.ayrin.ai/rainmakersCollateral Partners: https://collateral.com/ Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11mQ7etaWwkYLpu7eHzn27hFu__fs1h4aAWQYjMS2B20/edit?usp=sharing

    25 min

  4. 11/09/2025

    #21 Clint Murchison: Wheeler Dealer

    From cattle bluffs in Texas to controlling over 100 companies, Clint Murchison built his empire on creativity, information, and relentless deal making. In this episode, we break down exactly how he pulled it off. Thanks to our sponsors! Ayrin Digital: https://go.ayrin.ai/rainmakersCollateral Partners: https://collateral.com/ Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p0FxkHSQ6bn4XGV0tcVMuzcDJWVt6UnUOPjXMFa023U/edit?usp=sharing

    33 min

  5. 04/09/2025

    #20 Thomas Tull: Global Mogul

    From tax prep shops in Cleveland to producing The Dark Knight, Thomas Tull’s rise is one of the wildest stories in business. In this episode, we dig into exactly how it happened. Thanks to our sponsors! Ayrin Digital: https://go.ayrin.ai/rainmakersCollateral Partners: https://collateral.com/ Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1muQnrC-TbXxPN4wrxbQu8InR36SsUQkwWPL94A_6WyA/edit?usp=sharing

    33 min

  6. 28/08/2025

    #19 Chris Sacca: Venture Cowboy

    Chris Sacca went from getting fired as a lawyer to becoming one of the most successful venture capitalists ever. In this episode, we break down exactly how he pulled it off. Thanks to our sponsors! Ayrin Digital: https://go.ayrin.ai/rainmakersCollateral Partners: https://collateral.com/ Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aOr9nvi_FuDUux7nW6g0vIxEaYl4gknAD5IDTLmzIbs/edit?usp=sharing

    40 min

  7. 21/08/2025

    #18 Joe Liemandt: Startup Founder turned Buyout Billionaire

    Joe Liemandt turned the chaos of the dot-com era into a $6.2B fortune. He pioneered software private equity and built an empire from distressed assets. In this episode, we break down exactly how he pulled it off. Thanks to our sponsors! Ayrin Digital: https://go.ayrin.ai/rainmakers Collateral Partners: https://collateral.com/ Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1efBxGrFHrBb8sl1QerGbDHM2OYCtw0ZaX2f1546WR-Y/edit?usp=sharing

    41 min

  8. 14/08/2025

    #17 Carlos Slim: El Conquistador

    How did Carlos Slim become one of the wealthiest people in the world? Buckle up to learn one of the best case studies on deal making by one of the best who ever did it. Thanks to our sponsors! Ayrin Digital: https://go.ayrin.ai/rainmakers Collateral Partners: https://collateral.com/ Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C8F5hnmHCouSoiHK2n8WzSYCj-JPAyqODeO2Dvs-zTk/edit?usp=sharing

    40 min
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Learn from the world’s best investors how they made their returns.

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  • Creator
    Rame Adi
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rame Adi
  • Show Website
    Rainmakers

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