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Jim O'Shaughnessy on Investing in Infinite Human Potential

How do we shape a future worth rooting for?

In this episode, Beatrice Erkers talks with Jim O'Shaughnessy, founder of O'Shaughnessy Ventures and author of What Works on Wall Street, about his third act: backing creators, thinkers, and innovators across publishing, film, AI, and investment. They dive into the cultural power of storytelling, what it means to be “AI-first,” and why cognitive diversity and personal agency are key to navigating a rapidly changing world.

Jim shares his existential hope for the next 30 years, explores how to make AI work for everyone, and offers a call to action for…

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