Episode · Invest Like the Best · 2026-01-29

Patrick O'Shaughnessy & Gokul Rajaram: books mentioned on Invest Like the Best #456

Gokul Rajaram - Lessons from Investing in 700 Companies - [Invest Like the Best, EP.456]

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My guest today is ⁠Gokul Rajaram⁠, Founding Partner at Marathon Management. Gokul is one of the most prolific product builders and investors of the last twenty years.

Gokul Rajaram discussed 7 Powers by Hamilton Helmer.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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   7 Powers

   Hamilton Helmer · at 23:28

   7 Powers by Hamilton Helmer is an influential business strategy book that defines the core theoretical foundations of corporate moats and enduring competitive advantages.

   Discussed

   “Harrison Helmer has this thing called uh seven powers. And so you got to have a few of those seven powers that that basically are embedded in the business model from day one.”

   Gokul Rajaram Gokul Rajaram - Lessons from Investing in 700 Companies - [Invest Like… 2026-01-29 Listen at 23:28

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