The benefits (and obstacles) of learning the importance of investing at a young age.

David Barr meets Lauren Templeton, Founder and President of Templeton & Phillips Capital Management. They discuss Lauren’s early interest in investing, her family ties to Sir John M. Templeton, value investing and how to engage the next generation of investors.

[01:37]
David and Lauren’s discuss their shared connection to the MOI Global community.
[04:07]
Lauren imparts why she chose to write her book and the “common threads” that made her uncle, Sir John Templeton, a successful investor.
[07:20]
Lauren outlines her investment strategy since the start of the global pandemic, also how market leaders responded and her take on what end investors really wanted to hear.
[12:41]
David asks Lauren to talk about her early passion for finance and investing.
[18:46]
Lauren says how she has explained her career to her children and gives some advice for parents in the industry hoping to do the same.
[21:23]
Lauren and David discuss value investing, growth vs value and discipline.
[27:38]
Lauren reveals some mistakes she has made along the way that have solidified her investment strategy.
[30:23]
David asks Lauren to share where their team is currently finding the most interesting opportunities in the market.
[35:28]
Lauren describes how she stays true to her investment process
[41:28]
David and Lauren talk about the lack of gender parity in the investment industry and how to overcome it.
[43:38]
Lauren and David discuss a very “hot topic” in investing, ESG.
[46:46]
David closes the podcast by asking Lauren what she is currently reading.