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  • Unblinded the Billion Dollar Biotech - Ian Keldoulis
    Dec 2 2025

    My guest this week is Ian Keldoulis, co-author of Unblinded: The Startup That Launched a Revolution in Saving Sight. He wrote the book with Dr. David Guyer, chronicling the founding of Eyetech Pharmaceuticals in 2000. They developed Macugen, the first effective treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disease that once blinded millions in their later years.

    • Unblinded on Amazon
    • Unblinded on Barnes & Noble
    • Unblinded on the publisher's storefront

    Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/ian-keldoulis

    Watch on YouTube right here.


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    Disclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I will be paid a commission if you use this link to make a purchase. You will receive a discount by using these links/coupon codes. I only recommend products and services that I use and trust myself or where I have interviewed and/or met the founders and have assured myself that they’re offering something of value.


    Shares for Beginners is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd. The advice shared on Shares for Beginners is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Shares for Beginners exists purely for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Philip Muscatello and Finpods Pty Ltd are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289.

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    43 min
  • Rules Rule! Nathan Bartrop | CSB Corporate Services
    Nov 26 2025

    My guest this week is Nathan Bartrop, a corporate governance and company secretary specialist with experience across ASX-listed, unlisted, and not-for-profit companies. We discussed his background in law, accounting, and ASX compliance, including his time as a listings advisor during the global financial crisis. Nathan now lectures on corporate governance and runs his consultancy, White Label Corporate, while serving as Principal Consultant at CSB Corporate Services.


    Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/nathan-bartrop

    Watch on YouTube right here.


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    🌎 When you’re ready to go beyond ETFs, learn from the master - Tony Kynaston’s QUALITY AT VALUE. Sign up with code SFB for a 20% discount on QAV Club plan or SFBLIGHT for a free month of QAV Light

    🌎 Tykr - Stock Investing for Beginners. Learn how to avoid emotional mistakes, choose investments with a rationale, and build wealth with confidence. Visit https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/tykr or https://tykr.com/?red=finpod to start now.


    Disclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I will be paid a commission if you use this link to make a purchase. You will receive a discount by using these links/coupon codes. I only recommend products and services that I use and trust myself or where I have interviewed and/or met the founders and have assured myself that they’re offering something of value.


    Shares for Beginners is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd. The advice shared on Shares for Beginners is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Shares for Beginners exists purely for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Philip Muscatello and Finpods Pty Ltd are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289.

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    46 min
  • Diversify or Die! Richard Hemming | Under The Radar Report
    Nov 19 2025

    My guest this week is Richard Hemming from Under the Radar Report. He shares three key investing lessons from his experience investing in small caps on the ASX. Richard starts with diversification. He stresses its importance in small caps due to higher volatility. Under the Radar limits any stock to 10% of a portfolio. They hold 14 to 20 stocks in flagship portfolios and 14 to 16 in dividend ones. Richard buys small positions first—1% or 2%—and builds to 5%. If it hits 10%, he takes profits.


    As friends of Shares for Beginners, Under the Radar Report is happy to offer listeners 10% off our products. All you need to do is plug in the promo code ‘SFB' into our website


    Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/richard-hemming-diversify

    Watch on YouTube right here.


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    🌎 When you’re ready to go beyond ETFs, learn from the master - Tony Kynaston’s QUALITY AT VALUE. Sign up with code SFB for a 20% discount on QAV Club plan or SFBLIGHT for a free month of QAV Light

    🌎 Tykr - Stock Investing for Beginners. Learn how to avoid emotional mistakes, choose investments with a rationale, and build wealth with confidence. Visit https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/tykr or https://tykr.com/?red=finpod to start now.




    Disclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I will be paid a commission if you use this link to make a purchase. You will receive a discount by using these links/coupon codes. I only recommend products and services that I use and trust myself or where I have interviewed and/or met the founders and have assured myself that they’re offering something of value.

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    41 min
  • Dissecting Dividends - James Gruber | Firstlinks
    Nov 11 2025

    My guest this week is James Gruber, editor of Firstlinks and a veteran of Asian markets with a background in journalism and funds management. We dive into his contrarian views on dividend stocks and gold's role in portfolios. Our discussion stems from James's article "Why I Dislike Dividend Stocks." He drew from David Gardner of Motley Fool, who achieved seven 100-baggers—stocks returning 100 times or more. Gardner held Amazon from 1997 and Nvidia from 2005, both up over 1,000 times.


    Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/james-gruber-firstlinks

    Watch on YouTube right here.


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    🌎 Level up your investing with Sharesight, Investopedia’s #1 portfolio tracker for DIY investors. Click here to save 4 months on an annual paid plan

    🌎 Life Sherpa Invest helps beginners start with confidence. Invest hassle-free now

    🌎 When you’re ready to go beyond ETFs, learn from the master - Tony Kynaston’s QUALITY AT VALUE. Sign up with code SFB for a 20% discount on QAV Club plan or SFBLIGHT for a free month of QAV Light

    🌎 Tykr - Stock Investing for Beginners. Learn how to avoid emotional mistakes, choose investments with a rationale, and build wealth with confidence. Visit https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/tykr or https://tykr.com/?red=finpod to start now.



    Disclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I will be paid a commission if you use this link to make a purchase. You will receive a discount by using these links/coupon codes. I only recommend products and services that I use and trust myself or where I have interviewed and/or met the founders and have assured myself that they’re offering something of value.

    Shares for Beginners is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd. The advice shared on Shares for Beginners is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Shares for Beginners exists purely for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product,

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    39 min
  • What Are Synthetic Equities? Larry Kriesmer | Measured Risk Portfolios
    Nov 4 2025

    My guest this week is Larry Kriesmer from Measured Risk Portfolios, where he oversees the SynthEquity® strategy to manage over $500 million focusing on using options and US Treasuries to minimize equity risks while pursuing S&P 500-level returns.


    Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/larry-kriesmer-synthequity

    Watch on YouTube right here.


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    🌎 Level up your investing with Sharesight, Investopedia’s #1 portfolio tracker for DIY investors. Click here to save 4 months on an annual paid plan

    🌎 Life Sherpa Invest helps beginners start with confidence. Invest hassle-free now

    🌎 When you’re ready to go beyond ETFs, learn from the master - Tony Kynaston’s QUALITY AT VALUE. Sign up with code SFB for a 20% discount on QAV Club plan or SFBLIGHT for a free month of QAV Light

    🌎 Tykr - Stock Investing for Beginners. Learn how to avoid emotional mistakes, choose investments with a rationale, and build wealth with confidence. Visit https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/tykr or https://tykr.com/?red=finpod to start now.


    Disclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I will be paid a commission if you use this link to make a purchase. You will receive a discount by using these links/coupon codes. I only recommend products and services that I use and trust myself or where I have interviewed and/or met the founders and have assured myself that they’re offering something of value.

    Shares for Beginners is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd. The advice shared on Shares for Beginners is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Shares for Beginners exists purely for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product,

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    49 min
  • Invest Your Way - Shani Jayamanne | Morningstar Australia
    Oct 28 2025

    In the world of investing, success often hinges on more than just numbers and market trends. Too much financial commentary focuses on investments rather than the people investing. There are way too many aspirational messages that lack the practical steps to put a plan in action. In the latest podcast episode, I welcome Shani Jayamanne, co-author of the book "Invest Your Way: How to Grow Your Wealth on Your Terms." co-authored with Mark Lamonica.


    Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/shani-jayamanne-invest

    Watch on YouTube right here.


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    🌎 Life Sherpa Invest helps beginners start with confidence. Invest hassle-free now

    🌎 When you’re ready to go beyond ETFs, learn from the master - Tony Kynaston’s QUALITY AT VALUE. Sign up with code SFB for a 20% discount on QAV Club plan or SFBLIGHT for a free month of QAV Light

    🌎 $30 Off Seeking Alpha Premium Access - proven stock ratings, data-driven insights, and institutional-grade tools for just $269 for your first year! Try the premium plan free for seven days!

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    Disclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I will be paid a commission if you use this link to make a purchase. You will receive a discount by using these links/coupon codes. I only recommend products and services that I use and trust myself or where I have interviewed and/or met the founders and have assured myself that they’re offering something of value.

    Shares for Beginners is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd. The advice shared on Shares for Beginners is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Shares for Beginners exists purely for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product,

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    42 min
  • Education Equals Confidence - Sean Tepper | Tykr
    Oct 21 2025

    My guest this week is Sean Tepper, founder and CEO of Tykr. Are you confused about investing? Sean Tepper joins us to discuss the importance of education and confidence in the stock market. Tune in to learn about the 4M confidence booster and how to avoid common investing mistakes!


    CLICK HERE AND USE THE COUPON CODE: SAVE30 FOR A 30% DISCOUNT ON ANY TYKR PLAN. 30% DISCOUNT APPLIES TO ALL MONTHS AND YEARS!! 30-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE.


    Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/sean-tepper-tykr

    Watch on YouTube right here.


    Disclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I will be paid a commission if you use this link to make a purchase. You will receive a discount by using these links/coupon codes. I only recommend products and services that I use and trust myself or where I have interviewed and/or met the founders and have assured myself that they’re offering something of value.

    Shares for Beginners is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd. The advice shared on Shares for Beginners is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Shares for Beginners exists purely for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Philip Muscatello and Finpods Pty Ltd are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289.

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    39 min
  • Lessons from Small Business to AI Data Boom - Leigh Gant
    Oct 14 2025

    My guest this week is Leigh Gant, founder and CEO of Unio Growth Partners. We caught up recently at the Australian Shareholders Association’s Gold Coast Investor Summit, where Leigh’s insights on business and investing sparked a lively discussion. As a business owner, investor, and long-term thinker, Leigh brings a wealth of experience from building and exiting ventures, working with wealth management firms, and now helping businesses grow while guiding investors through market complexities. Influenced by investing legends like Buffett and Munger, he approaches markets with patience and a focus on real-world results.


    Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/leigh-gant-iren

    Watch on YouTube right here.


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    🌎 Level up your investing with Sharesight, Investopedia’s #1 portfolio tracker for DIY investors. Click here to save 4 months on an annual paid plan

    🌎 Life Sherpa Invest helps beginners start with confidence. Invest hassle-free now

    🌎 When you’re ready to go beyond ETFs, learn from the master - Tony Kynaston’s QUALITY AT VALUE. Sign up with code SFB for a 20% discount on QAV Club plan or SFBLIGHT for a free month of QAV Light

    🌎 $30 Off Seeking Alpha Premium Access - proven stock ratings, data-driven insights, and institutional-grade tools for just $269 for your first year! Try the premium plan free for seven days!

    🌎 START INVESTING TODAY WITH ETORO



    Disclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I will be paid a commission if you use this link to make a purchase. You will receive a discount by using these links/coupon codes. I only recommend products and services that I use and trust myself or where I have interviewed and/or met the founders and have assured myself that they’re offering something of value.

    Shares for Beginners is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd. The advice shared on Shares for Beginners is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Shares for Beginners exists purely for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Philip Muscatello and Finpods Pty Ltd are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    50 min