Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 49
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Gender skew: Male
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 86.7k subscribers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
matt@joincolossus.com
help@colossus.com
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Host
Rick Buhrman - Podcast host focused on investing, business, and the principles of long-term compounding.
Paul Buser - Podcast host focused on investing, business, and the principles of long-term compounding.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Patrick Griffin - The American Revolution, The Unexpected Path To Independence, The Formation Of Government, Slavery, And The Durability Of American Founding Ideas.
Brendan McConville - The American Revolution, Enlightenment Ideas, Human Nature, The Road To Independence, And The Political Legacy Of 1776.
Frank Cogliano - The American Revolution, The Political Ideas Of 1776, Slavery And Dunmore's Proclamation, Founding Myths, And The Development Of Revolutionary Committees Into Government.
A.J. Rohde - Software Investing, Saas Valuations, Private Equity, Long-term Ownership, AI Market Cycles, And The Qualities That Make A Better Investor.
Nilam Ganenthiran - Building Technology Companies, Trust In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence, Vertical Software, Acquisitions, Distribution, And Lessons From Scaling Instacart.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Luca Ferrari, Bending Spoons: Compounding Through Operational Excellence and Acquisitions - [Joys of Compounding, EP. 40]
October 07, 2026
Our teacher today is Luca Ferrari, co-founder and CEO of Bending Spoons. Luca spent more than a decade quietly building Bending Spoons in Italy into one of the best operators and acquirers of software businesses in the world, and we talk about why going slow early helped, how they hire people who act like owners, why they would happily buy shrinking companies at high returns, how AI lets small teams run big businesses, and what drives him to keep building. Please enjoy class with Luca...
America at 250: The Ideas of 1776 - [Joys of Compounding, EP. 39]
September 17, 2026
Our teachers today are Frank Cogliano, Brendan McConville, and Patrick Griffin, three of the world's leading historians of the American Revolution and contributors to The American Revolution at 250, a new collection of essays Frank edited for UVA Press. Frank, Brendan, and Patrick compare the bicentennial they watched as kids in 1976 with the mood of 2026 and explain why almost nobody saw independence coming in 1774. They make the case that the Revolution succeeded because it paired Enlighte...
A.J. Rohde: Living in the (Software) Limelight [Joys of Compounding, Ep. 38]
August 03, 2026
Our teacher today is A.J. Rohde, senior partner at Thoma Bravo, one of the largest software-focused private equity funds in the world. A.J. shares stories and lessons learned from his time investing in private equity - including why Thoma Bravo hires tennis players like him, and how playing in a band when he was younger helps make deals happen today. He talks through the fundamental disconnect between software company fundamentals and valuations in the market, and why he expects investo...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Joys of Compounding?
Joys of Compounding is hosted by Rick Buhrman and Paul Buser. Its publicly listed emails are matt@joincolossus.com and help@colossus.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Joys of Compounding?
The publicly listed emails for Joys of Compounding: matt@joincolossus.com and help@colossus.com.
How many listeners does Joys of Compounding have?
Podseeker estimates Joys of Compounding reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Joys of Compounding?
Joys of Compounding typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior investors, private equity professionals, founders and CEOs with substantial operating experience, and academics or public intellectuals with authoritative expertise in their fields. Common among recent guests: Built or led a significant company; Managed or made notable investments; Published influential research or books. Recent guests include Patrick Griffin, Brendan McConville, and Frank Cogliano.
How hard is it to get booked on Joys of Compounding?
High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.
What topics does Joys of Compounding cover?
Recent episodes cover Business, Investing, Private Equity, Entrepreneurship, and Software. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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