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Understanding Financial Bubbles: Lessons from History with Venture Capitalist Aman Verjee
Episode 2
Monday, 19 January, 2026
The Bubble Question: Are You Investing or Gambling?Every generation believes this time is different—until the bubble bursts. From tech stocks to crypto, markets have a long history of swinging between irrational euphoria and sudden panic. This episode explores a critical question every investor must ask: are you positioned for long-term wealth, or exposed to the next collapse?I sit down with Aman Verjee, veteran venture capitalist and author of A Brief History of Financial Bubbles, to unpack why financial bubbles are not accidents—but predictable cycles driven by human psychology, cheap money, and unchecked optimism. We move beyond headlines to examine the recurring patterns that quietly build beneath every major market boom and bust.If you’ve ever worried about whether your investments are built on fundamentals or hype, this conversation offers the clarity needed to invest with discipline, awareness, and confidence.Key TakeawaysUnderstanding financial bubbles is crucial for investors.Bubbles are influenced by social and psychological factors.Historical examples like tulip mania provide valuable lessons.The railroad boom illustrates the dangers of overbuilding.The dot-com bubble led to significant technological advancements.Productive bubbles can create long-term economic value.Monetary policy plays a key role in fueling bubbles.AI technology is transforming industries but comes with risks.Investors should focus on the problem being solved by startups.The cyclical nature of investment capital requires caution. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Financial Bubbles01:53 The Importance of Understanding Bubbles05:05 Tulip Mania: A Historical Perspective11:35 The Railroad Boom and Its Lessons17:45 The Dot-Com Bubble: Lessons Learned24:32 Productive vs. Destructive Bubbles29:04 Monetary Policy and Its Impact32:29 The AI Bubble: Current Trends37:34 Investing in Breakthrough TechnologiesAbout Aman VerjeeAman Verjee is a Silicon Valley venture capitalist with an extraordinary career as an early PayPal employee, CFO at Sonos and eBay North America, and today is a General Partner at Practical Venture Capital. His upcoming book A Brief History of Financial Bubbles, where he breaks down centuries of speculation—from tulip mania to tech and AI—so we can understand not just what happened, but why it keeps happening.To connect with Aman: www.bigbubbletrouble.com www.amanverjee.comAbout Karen RandsKaren Rands is the founder of The Compassionate Capitalist Movement™. As a Venture Catalyst and best-selling author, she is disrupting the status quo by equipping a new generation of "Compassionalists" to bridge the wealth gap through private equity and small business investment.Bridge the Wealth Gap: Get Karen’s Books on AmazonJoin the Academy: The Compassionalist Academy™ (Sign up now for 25% off the annual license!)If you found value in this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it with a fellow leader ready to disrupt the average.http://compassionalistacademy.com Tags: financial bubbles, investment strategies, economic history, venture capital, tulip mania, railroad boom, dot-com bubble, market psychology, cheap money, Aman Verjee, Compassionate Capitalist Show.
