In today’s episode, we'll be discussing the management philosophy and investment strategies of Mark Leonard, the CEO of Constellation Software. Over the years, Leonard has developed a cult following for his unique approach to acquiring mission-critical vertical software businesses, which has led to impressive 30% annualized returns for shareholders. Leonard's decentralized management style and his focus on aligning incentives with stakeholders have been key to Constellation's success, fueling their acquisition engine to complete 100+ deals per year. In this episode, we'll break down some of the key themes in his shareholder letters, drawing parallels with the CEOs from "The Outsiders". With only 3 pictures of him on the Internet, Leonard eludes the spotlight of Wall Street and investors, instead focused on delivering hall-of-fame returns. Get excited for a deep dive into the mind of an all-time investing legend, Mark Leonard!
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