{"podcast":{"title":"The Synopsis","slug":"the-synopsis-6505916","podcast_index_feed_id":6505916,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/481071/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/481071","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/2/d/7/52d76b8b82d0390516c3140a3186d450/The_Synopsis_Podcast_Logo-20260225-5hcpjhqhg8.png","author":"Drew Cohen","episode_count":140,"summary":"In this podcast we share our insights from hundreds of hours of investment research and various topics Drew Cohen has covered on his YouTube Channel and Five Minute Money Newsletter. Most business podcasts are superficial and assume their listeners are unsophisticated. In contrast, The Synopsis trusts listeners are interested in learning about complex, business-specific issues, and want to know the deep details. We approach investing from the perspective of business owners, instead of Wall Street Commentators. Drew Cohen is an investment manager, registered investment advisor, and founder of Speedwell Research, which produces in-depth research reports for hedge funds and asset managers. Speedwell Research spends hundreds of hours researching public businesses and I share my insights in various episodes. Start listening today to become a better analyst, investor and business-person.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T22:19:12.092819+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-synopsis-6505916"},"episode":{"title":"Interview. 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We covered everything from what sets Shift4 apart from competition to capital allocation and their latest acquistion of Global Blue. You can find our Shift4 Research report here. AlphaSense has a repository of over 200k expert call transcripts that are similar to this conversation. Sign-up for access here . *~*~*~*~* Get access to all of Speedwell Research's in-depth Research Reports here. If you need help getting Speedwell added as an approved research vendor for your investment firm, please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes (0:00) — Shift4 Business Overview (1:14) — Where Shift4 Fits in the Payment Value Chain (3:17) — How Shift4 Differentiates Itself (7:12) — Competitive Dynamics (8:46) — Toast vs Shift4 (14:26) — ROIC and Capital Allocation (24:46) — The Role of Gateway and Global Blue (36:34) — Global Blue Competitive Dynamics (44:06) — Organic Growth vs M&A (59:39) — 2027 Free Cash Flow Target Still on the Table? (1:04:22) — Can Shift4 be Recreated? -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Become a Speedwell Member here to gain access to *all* of our in-depth research reports and more! Sign up for Speedwell's free newsletter and weekly memos here *~*~*~*~* Follow Us: Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC Threads: @speedwell_research Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in securities discussed. Please see our full disclaimers here: https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/","meta_description":"In this fantastic interview we spoke with the CEO of Shift4, Taylor Lauber, and CFO, Christopher Cruz. 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