Discerene Conversations

Przemek Czastka interview with Soo Chuen Tan

Przemek has brought tremendous experience and incredible creativity to the Firm’s operations architecture and automation efforts. In this interview, we discuss important formative influences and experiences, what drives him today in various aspects of his life, and his vision and goals for the future. His reflectiveness and keen intellect contribute to a captivating conversation!

Elyanah Aco interview with Soo Chuen Tan

Using her programming and problem-solving skills, Elyanah has made and continues to make valuable contributions to the Firm’s operations architecture and automation efforts. In this interview, we discuss, among other things, Elyanah’s discovering her passion for computer science, nurturing her inner artist, and making the decision to pursue graduate studies in Japan.

Jonathan Bloom interview with Soo Chuen Tan

Jonathan recently launched his own investment firm, Golden Mean Partnership, after more than 14 years at the Firm. In this interview, Jonathan discusses Golden Mean, lessons learned from his time at the Firm, and his mom’s battle with ALS, among many other topics. His thoughtfulness, passion, and equanimity are on full display in the conversation.

Roshan Kedia interview with Soo Chuen Tan

Roshan is a key member of our team at Vision India, which provides the Firm with middle- and back-office support. In this interview, Roshan recounts some of the key people, influences, and experiences that have contributed to making him the person he is today.

Brett Gardner interview with Soo Chuen Tan

In this interview, we discuss Brett’s upcoming book, Buffett’s Early Investments. Brett shares why he wrote the book, the work that went into researching and writing it, the lessons he learned from studying the young Buffett, and how writing the book has influenced him as an investor.

Hiroki Hasegawa interview with Soo Chuen Tan

In this interview, we discuss Hiroki’s singular journey from Japan to the US, by way of Continental Europe, the UK, and Ghana. Our wide-ranging conversation includes discussing why the real world is more interesting than make-believe ones, why limit cases can illuminate our understanding of more central ones, and what it means to “create a customer”!

Nitish Sachdeva interview with Soo Chuen Tan

Nitish Sachdeva is a key – indeed, the original – member of our team at Vision India. In this interview, we discuss why and how Nitish beat overwhelming odds to get to where he is today, and why and how he continues to break new ground and blaze a trail for others.

Max Seraita interview with Soo Chuen Tan

In this interview, we walk with Max as he retraces his journey – both personal and professional – of questioning, discovery, and “homecoming.”  We get a glimpse of Max’s old soul and a rare peek into what makes Max “Max”!

Ying Ying Tan interview with Soo Chuen Tan

Ying Ying Tan is founder of 7angram, which provides the Firm with valued research support. In this interview, we discuss Ying Ying’s “giver” approach to her relationships and how she’s now enjoying scaling the “Second Mountain” in her life quest!

Nayana Roychoudhury interview with Soo Chuen Tan

Nayana Roychoudhury is a key member of our team at Vision India, which provides the Firm with middle- and back-office support. In this interview, Nayana shares some of the peaks and valleys in her extraordinary personal journey, including reflective answers for what constitutes a “well lived life”!