Going Public With Ross Mandell

Ross Mandell
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Ross Mandell is a Wall Street veteran turned stock market educator, bringing decades of real-world market experience to a new generation of investors. After spending years inside the financial world — navigating markets, capital, companies, and the realities of Wall Street — Ross now focuses on teaching investors how to think, analyze, and understand the market with greater confidence. His approach combines experience, discipline, market history, and straight-talking education designed for investors who want to go beyond headlines and truly understand what moves stocks. From individual companies and emerging sectors to IPOs, market psychology, and the bigger forces shaping Wall Street, Ross delivers education shaped by decades of experience in the market. Wall Street veteran. Market educator. Investor mentor.

  1. 10h ago

    Datadog Stock: Is It Too Late to Buy This AI Winner?

    Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorIs Datadog stock (NASDAQ: DDOG) still a buy after its strong rally? On Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross examines how Datadog’s cloud monitoring and observability platform helps businesses track application performance, investigate outages, and manage increasingly complex AI systems. Explore why the growth of artificial intelligence could create a lasting opportunity for this software company.Ross breaks down Datadog’s Q2 2026 earnings, including 36% revenue growth, $1.12 billion in quarterly revenue, and $279 million in free cash flow. He also explores its expanding AI customer base, Bits AI tools, and “land and expand” strategy, where customers adopt more products over time. With AI companies spending millions annually on its platform, Datadog is already participating in the AI infrastructure boom.This DDOG stock analysis also covers premium valuation, share-price volatility, and the risk of reduced usage from Datadog’s largest customer. Ross explains his long-term investment thesis and the business metrics investors should watch to evaluate whether growth can meet expectations. Subscribe to Going Public with Ross Mandell for more analysis of AI stocks, cloud computing companies, and long-term investing opportunities.About Ross Mandell:Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, author, and capital formation expert. On Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross interviews athletes, entrepreneurs, investors, doctors, creators, and high performers about success, failure, reinvention, money, health, business, and what it takes to rebuild after adversity. This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice.🔗 Links & Resources📌 Book A Call With Rosshttps://buy.stripe.com/9B64gydlh4dJfhXecP5Vu08📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/⏱️ Chapters00:00 Datadog Stock & the AI Infrastructure Opportunity01:00 Datadog’s Founders & Cloud Monitoring Origins02:09 How Datadog’s Observability Platform Works03:15 Datadog Earnings: Revenue Growth & Free Cash Flow04:02 Datadog’s Land-and-Expand Business Model04:55 How AI Customers Are Driving Datadog’s Growth05:57 Bits AI Tools & AI Agent Monitoring06:39 Datadog’s Growth Beyond AI Companies07:19 DDOG Stock: Valuation, Volatility & Customer Risk08:56 Datadog Revenue Guidance & Growth Outlook09:22 Ross Mandell’s Long-Term Datadog Investment Thesis10:21 Going Public Patreon & Investor Community Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Datadog Stock: Is It Too Late to Buy This AI Winner?

  2. 4d ago

    CrowdStrike Stock: Why the AI Arms Race Is Just Getting Started

    Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorCould CrowdStrike stock (NASDAQ: CRWD) become a major winner in the AI cybersecurity boom? On Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross examines how AI-assisted cyberattacks and the rise of AI agents could increase demand for digital protection. Starting with the attacks on South Korean banks, he explores why CrowdStrike’s Falcon platform could play a growing role in securing businesses, cloud systems, and digital identities.Ross breaks down CrowdStrike’s revenue growth, annual recurring revenue (ARR), Falcon Flex adoption, and free cash flow to assess the company’s long-term growth potential. He also discusses Falcon’s availability in the OpenAI Marketplace and CrowdStrike’s cybersecurity startup accelerator with AWS and NVIDIA, explaining how these initiatives fit into its broader AI security strategy.This CRWD stock analysis also examines valuation risk, stock-based compensation, competition, and customer trust following the July 2024 outage. For investors researching cybersecurity stocks and AI investment opportunities, the episode outlines the growth drivers, risks, and business metrics worth watching. Subscribe to Going Public with Ross Mandell for more stock market analysis and investing insights.About Ross Mandell:Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, author, and capital formation expert. On Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross interviews athletes, entrepreneurs, investors, doctors, creators, and high performers about success, failure, reinvention, money, health, business, and what it takes to rebuild after adversity. This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice.🔗 Links & Resources📌 Book A Call With Rosshttps://buy.stripe.com/9B64gydlh4dJfhXecP5Vu08📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/⏱️ Chapters00:00 CrowdStrike Stock & the Rise of AI Cyberattacks00:38 South Korean Bank Hacks: How Attackers Are Using AI01:45 How CrowdStrike’s Falcon Cybersecurity Platform Works02:52 CrowdStrike Earnings: Revenue & ARR Growth04:04 Falcon Flex Growth & Customer Adoption04:38 AI Agent Security & the OpenAI Marketplace06:33 CrowdStrike Free Cash Flow & Profitability07:18 The 2024 CrowdStrike Outage & Customer Trust07:52 CRWD Stock Valuation & Investment Risks08:21 Ross Mandell’s Long-Term CrowdStrike Stock Outlook09:13 Key Business Metrics for CrowdStrike Investors Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    CrowdStrike Stock: Why the AI Arms Race Is Just Getting Started

  3. 6d ago

    Steve Rifkind: The $500K Deal That Fell Apart Before New Edition

    Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorAfter a proposed $500,000 deal fell apart, Steve Rifkind found an unexpected opportunity with New Edition. On Going Public with Ross Mandell, the Loud Records founder shares the setbacks, relationships, and music marketing instincts that shaped his career in the music business.From his family’s Spring Records to managing New Edition, Steve explains how he built connections through college campuses, radio stations, record stores, and street marketing. He recalls promoting Fatback Band’s “I Found Lovin’” and discusses why listening to your audience matters. The conversation also touches on Loud Records and Wu-Tang Clan, with practical lessons in branding, word-of-mouth marketing, and recognizing talent.For entrepreneurs, independent artists, and business owners, this episode explores recovering from failed deals, building valuable relationships, and trusting your judgment. Steve also shares his perspective on artists building independently in today’s music industry. Subscribe to Going Public with Ross Mandell for more conversations about entrepreneurship, investing, and building a business.About Ross Mandell:Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, author, and capital formation expert. On Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross interviews athletes, entrepreneurs, investors, doctors, creators, and high performers about success, failure, reinvention, money, health, business, and what it takes to rebuild after adversity. This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice.🔗 Links & Resources📌 Book A Call With Rosshttps://buy.stripe.com/9B64gydlh4dJfhXecP5Vu08📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/📲 Follow Steve On Instagramhttps://instagram.com/steverifkind?xtok=MXZxZ2JiaHpibzgxYw%3D%3D⏱️ Chapters00:00 Steve Rifkind Interview With Ross Mandell04:53 Spring Records & Steve Rifkind’s Music Industry Roots09:09 Surviving a Heart Attack at 5115:06 Growing Up With Dyslexia & Facing School Bullies18:25 Breaking Into the Music Industry at 1822:58 Street Marketing: Building a Music Industry Network25:37 Promoting Records in New York’s Nightclubs28:48 Finding Hit Songs Through Audience Feedback30:20 Fatback Band’s “I Found Lovin’” & Radio Promotion32:53 A Rap Cartoon & a $500K Music Deal35:33 Why Steve Rifkind’s $500K Deal Fell Apart37:03 How Steve Rifkind Began Managing New Edition41:45 Loud Records, Wu-Tang Clan & Fat Joe45:18 Independent Artists: Building Without a Record Label46:39 Discovering Music Talent & Understanding Your Audience Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. Oct 12

    She Spent $3 Million on a Machine to Make Water

    Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events  https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator   What makes an entrepreneur spend $3 million on a machine to produce water? Patriox founder Teresa Reile joins Ross Mandell on Going Public to discuss the production equipment she says cost $3 million, her oxygen-rich water business, and the journey from meeting an inventor in Hungary to bringing the product to the United States.   Teresa shares her entrepreneurial background, including the 48 companies she says she and her former husband owned. The conversation explores commercial rights, product pricing, and the plans discussed at recording for manufacturing in Georgia and a wellness spa in Florida. Ross and Teresa examine how a personal experience became the motivation for a new business venture.   The interview also covers Teresa’s accounts of prison rehabilitation work in Mexico, community projects in Buffalo, and her personal health journey. Join Going Public with Ross Mandell for a conversation about entrepreneurship, product development, and building a wellness brand. Medical statements and testimonials reflect the speakers’ claims and experiences; this interview does not establish their effectiveness or provide medical advice.   About Ross Mandell: Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, author, and capital formation expert. On Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross interviews athletes, entrepreneurs, investors, doctors, creators, and high performers about success, failure, reinvention, money, health, business, and what it takes to rebuild after adversity.    This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice.   🔗 Links & Resources 📌 Book A Call With Ross https://buy.stripe.com/9B64gydlh4dJfhXecP5Vu08   📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/   📲 Follow Teresa On Instagram https://instagram.com/prbytr?xtok=MXgwOXN1Z2EwcDY1cw%3D%3D   https://patriox.us/   ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Meet Teresa Reile, Founder of Patriox 03:44 Owning 48 Companies: Teresa’s Entrepreneurial Background 07:52 Inside Mexico’s Prisons: Rehabilitation and Second Chances 15:10 Tackling Gang Violence and Rebuilding Homes in Buffalo 21:01 What Is Patriox Oxygen Water? 22:44 Teresa’s Cancer Surgery and Personal Health Journey 26:13 Discovering Oxygen Water and Traveling to Hungary 30:39 Partnering With the Inventor Behind Patriox 35:27 Oxygen Water Research: Teresa’s Account 37:39 The $3 Million Water Machine and Exclusive Business Rights 40:19 Patriox Pricing and Plans for a Florida Wellness Spa 44:53 Teresa’s Personal Experience With Oxygen Water 49:56 Oxygen and Mitochondria: Teresa’s Perspective 51:43 Bringing Patriox Manufacturing to the United States 54:35 Ross and Teresa Discuss the Business of Healthcare 57:45 Where to Find Patriox and the Meaning Behind Its Name Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Oct 8

    The One Stock That Could Win the AI Agent Race

    Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events  https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator   Could Okta stock benefit from the AI agent boom? In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross explores why identity security could become increasingly important as autonomous AI agents access company data, execute tasks, and interact with sensitive systems. Learn why he’s watching OKTA stock and believes the company’s opportunity could extend far beyond passwords and single sign-on.   The discussion covers Okta’s Auth0 acquisition, workforce and customer identity, and the expanding need to secure machines and AI agents. Ross breaks down Okta’s earnings, subscription revenue, contracted business, free cash flow, and improving profitability, examining whether the company can combine financial discipline with a new market for AI security.   Ross also addresses competition from Microsoft, past security incidents, and the risks of expecting an immediate return to rapid revenue growth. Discover why he believes identity and access management could become a critical part of the AI economy—and what Okta still needs to prove. Subscribe to Going Public for more stock market analysis, cybersecurity stocks, and emerging technology investment themes.   About Ross Mandell: Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, author, and capital formation expert. On Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross interviews athletes, entrepreneurs, investors, doctors, creators, and high performers about success, failure, reinvention, money, health, business, and what it takes to rebuild after adversity.    This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice.   🔗 Links & Resources 📌 Book A Call With Ross https://buy.stripe.com/9B64gydlh4dJfhXecP5Vu08   📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/   ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Okta Stock: Who Controls AI Agents? 01:19 What Is Okta? Identity Security Explained 02:55 Okta’s Auth0 Acquisition: Workforce vs. Customer Identity 03:55 AI Agents and the Future of Identity Security 05:22 How Okta Could Secure the AI Workforce 06:26 Okta Earnings: Revenue Growth and Contracted Business 07:25 Okta’s Enterprise Customers and Switching Costs 08:05 Okta Free Cash Flow, Profitability and Growth Outlook 09:59 Okta Stock Risks: Microsoft Competition and Security Incidents 10:46 Why AI Could Multiply Demand for Identity Security 13:17 OKTA Stock Analysis: Is the AI Opportunity Priced In? 14:43 Join Ross Mandell on Patreon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The One Stock That Could Win the AI Agent Race

  6. Oct 5

    NVIDIA's $235 Billion Buyback: What Does Jensen Huang Know?

    Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator What does NVIDIA’s $235 billion stock buyback authorization reveal about its future? In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross breaks down NVIDIA stock, Jensen Huang’s strategy, and why he views the expanded share repurchase program as a powerful bullish signal. Explore how the company’s AI business could support both continued growth and substantial returns of capital to shareholders. Learn how stock buybacks can affect earnings per share, share count, and shareholder value. Ross examines NVIDIA’s free cash flow, stock-based compensation, valuation, and the AI infrastructure spending driving demand for its chips. He also explains why earnings growth matters when evaluating NVDA stock and compares NVIDIA’s approach with Apple’s buyback history. From NVIDIA’s beginnings at Denny’s to its expansion into robotics, networking, and automotive technology, this episode explores the company’s evolution and the challenges ahead. Ross addresses concerns about AI spending and semiconductor boom-and-bust cycles while explaining why NVIDIA remains his biggest stock position. Subscribe to Going Public for more stock market analysis, AI stocks, and investing insights with Ross Mandell. About Ross Mandell:Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, author, and capital formation expert. On Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross interviews athletes, entrepreneurs, investors, doctors, creators, and high performers about success, failure, reinvention, money, health, business, and what it takes to rebuild after adversity. This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. 🔗 Links & Resources📌 Book A Call With Rosshttps://buy.stripe.com/9B64gydlh4dJfhXecP5Vu08 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ ⏱️ Chapters00:00 NVIDIA Stock: The $235 Billion Buyback Story01:05 NVIDIA’s Origins: Jensen Huang and the AI Revolution02:16 NVIDIA’s $235 Billion Stock Buyback Plan02:54 How Stock Buybacks Affect Earnings per Share04:23 NVIDIA Free Cash Flow and AI Infrastructure Demand05:25 NVIDIA Buyback Math: Share Count and Stock Dilution06:17 What NVIDIA’s Buyback Signals About Its Future07:02 NVIDIA Stock Valuation: Earnings Growth and P/E Ratio07:54 NVIDIA vs. Apple: Buybacks and Shareholder Returns08:56 NVIDIA Stock Risks: AI Spending and Chip Cycles09:55 Why Ross Mandell Is Bullish on NVIDIA Stock Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    NVIDIA's $235 Billion Buyback: What Does Jensen Huang Know?

  7. Oct 1

    Eli Lilly Stock: Why the Weight-Loss Boom Is Just Beginning

    Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Is Eli Lilly stock still in the early stages of the weight-loss boom? In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross breaks down his bullish outlook on LLY stock and explains why Mounjaro and Zepbound could be just the beginning. Explore how diabetes treatments, obesity drugs, and the growing GLP-1 market fit into his investment thesis. The discussion covers oral weight-loss treatments such as orforglipron, retatrutide’s clinical development, and Lilly’s plans to expand manufacturing and reach more patients worldwide. Ross examines the company’s earnings, revenue growth, and drug pipeline, explaining why he sees an opportunity extending beyond today’s blockbuster injections. Ross also addresses Eli Lilly’s stock pullback, valuation, competition from Novo Nordisk and other drugmakers, and the execution risks investors should watch. Learn which developments he’s tracking—from clinical trial results and international expansion to production capacity and financial guidance—and why a strong business still needs to justify its stock price. Subscribe to Going Public for more stock market analysis, healthcare stocks, and emerging investment themes. About Ross Mandell:Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, author, and capital formation expert. On Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross interviews athletes, entrepreneurs, investors, doctors, creators, and high performers about success, failure, reinvention, money, health, business, and what it takes to rebuild after adversity. This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. 🔗 Links & Resources📌 Book A Call With Rosshttps://buy.stripe.com/9B64gydlh4dJfhXecP5Vu08 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ ⏱️ Chapters00:00 Eli Lilly Stock: The Next Phase of the Weight-Loss Boom01:13 Eli Lilly’s History: From Insulin to Obesity Drugs02:16 Mounjaro and Zepbound: Eli Lilly’s Revenue Growth03:21 Orforglipron: The Oral Weight-Loss Pill Opportunity05:20 Eli Lilly’s Manufacturing Expansion06:12 Retatrutide Clinical Trials: The Triple-Action Obesity Drug07:43 GLP-1 Research: New Data and Combination Treatments08:22 Eli Lilly’s Drug Pipeline Beyond Weight Loss09:07 LLY Stock Pullback and Revenue Guidance10:16 Eli Lilly Stock Valuation and Novo Nordisk Competition11:30 Why Ross Mandell Is Bullish on Eli Lilly Stock13:18 Eli Lilly Stock: Key Catalysts and Risks to Watch14:07 Why the Weight-Loss Boom Could Be Just Beginning Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Eli Lilly Stock: Why the Weight-Loss Boom Is Just Beginning

  8. Sep 28

    Ouster vs The AI Giants: Why I’m Buying Now

    Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Could Ouster stock benefit from the rise of physical AI? In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross explains why he owns OUST and how digital lidar gives robots, drones, and autonomous machines the ability to “see.” Explore his investment thesis as artificial intelligence expands into factories, farms, warehouses, and smart infrastructure. The conversation covers Ouster’s Velodyne merger, revenue growth, Rev8 native color lidar, and support for the NVIDIA Jetson ecosystem. Ross examines autonomous agriculture through John Deere’s GUSS subsidiary, drone inspection, and industrial automation, explaining why he believes Ouster’s opportunity extends well beyond self-driving cars. Ross also breaks down the OUST stock pullback, capital raises, shareholder dilution, competition, and the path toward profitability. Learn which customer deployments, software opportunities, margins, and earnings trends he’s watching—and why he remains bullish while acknowledging the risks. Subscribe to Going Public for more stock market analysis and insights into AI stocks, robotics, and emerging technology. About Ross Mandell:Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, author, and capital formation expert. On Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross interviews athletes, entrepreneurs, investors, doctors, creators, and high performers about success, failure, reinvention, money, health, business, and what it takes to rebuild after adversity. This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. 🔗 Links & Resources📌 Book A Call With Rosshttps://buy.stripe.com/9B64gydlh4dJfhXecP5Vu08 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ ⏱️ Chapters00:00 Ouster Stock: The Eyes of Physical AI01:11 What Is Ouster? Lidar Technology Explained04:18 Ouster’s Velodyne Merger Explained06:25 Physical AI: Robotics and Industrial Automation07:48 Ouster and John Deere’s GUSS: Autonomous Farming08:27 Ouster Lidar for Drone Mapping and Inspection09:26 Ouster Rev8: Native Color Lidar Explained10:11 Ouster and NVIDIA Jetson: Robotics and Edge AI11:09 OUST Stock Pullback: Price vs. Business Performance13:01 Ouster Stock Risks and the Path to Profitability Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Ouster vs The AI Giants: Why I’m Buying Now
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Ross Mandell is a Wall Street veteran turned stock market educator, bringing decades of real-world market experience to a new generation of investors. After spending years inside the financial world — navigating markets, capital, companies, and the realities of Wall Street — Ross now focuses on teaching investors how to think, analyze, and understand the market with greater confidence. His approach combines experience, discipline, market history, and straight-talking education designed for investors who want to go beyond headlines and truly understand what moves stocks. From individual companies and emerging sectors to IPOs, market psychology, and the bigger forces shaping Wall Street, Ross delivers education shaped by decades of experience in the market. Wall Street veteran. Market educator. Investor mentor.

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