01 Dec 2025
In his follow up podcast with Joe Aston, Doug discusses network effects and how they underpin the success of leading businesses including Uber, Visa and MasterCard. Doug unpacks three key risks involved with investing in monopolies and explores one of his favourite sectors – property portals – and why he believes human behaviour will shield them from AI disruption.
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