🎙 David Gardner Invested in Amazon Early—Now He Helps Others Think Like Rule Breakers
What does it take to see opportunity before the rest of the world does?
In this episode, we sit down with legendary investor David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool and one of the earliest believers in Amazon, Tesla, and Netflix. With a cost basis of just 16 cents on Amazon, David shares the lessons he’s learned from decades of long-term investing—and how he applies them to help others think like rule breakers.
We explore how David’s investing philosophy—rooted in optimism, conviction, and resilience—goes beyond stock picks. It’s about identifying outliers, embracing long-term thinking, and creating a life guided by freedom and purpose.
You’ll also hear his personal list of America’s core values—and why liberty and enterprise sit at the top.
This is a must-watch episode for entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone building toward a freer, more prosperous future.
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🧠 What You’ll Learn:
•Why David held Amazon through the noise—and what it taught him
•The mindset shift from trading to investing
•How to spot “rule breakers” before they go mainstream
•What most people get wrong about losses and risk
•The five core values he believes America must reclaim
•Why optimism is an underrated investment strategy
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Liberty Ventures is an ecosystem of purpose-driven investors and entrepreneurs advancing a free and prosperous future.
🔗 CONNECT WITH DAVID GARDNER
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgardner4/
🎧 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/lv/podcast/rule-breaker-investing/id1017325738
📘 Book: Rule Breaker Investing (Coming Soon)
🔗 CONNECT WITH LIBERTY VENTURES
👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/libertyventures
❌ X: @liberty_vc
📸 Instagram: @libertyventuresvc
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🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST
The Liberty Ventures Podcast explores entrepreneurship, investing, and liberty to empower you to create meaningful impact. Join Alexander McCobin as he interviews accomplished guests to uncover their strategies to overcome challenges, achieve growth, and leave a lasting legacy. Unlock the knowledge and motivation to make a difference, create freedom, and live your best life.

🔗 CONNECT WITH ALEXANDER
👥 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccobin/
🐦 X - https://x.com/amccobin
📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mccobin/
🚀 LIBERTY VENTURES
Liberty Ventures is an ecosystem of purpose-driven investors and entrepreneurs aligned on advancing a free and prosperous future.
Join our Angel Investor Network or submit your startup here: https://www.libertyventures.xyz/investing