From Semiconductors to Stocks | Adi Shyamsundar's story

About this episode

Adi Shyamsundar shares his journey from semiconductors to becoming a fiduciary advisor, discussing key investment strategies and philosophies.

In this episode of the OMC Podcast, Vaibhav Puranik sits down with Adarsh “Adi” Shyamsundar — former semiconductor leader at Intel & Micron, now fiduciary advisor and founder of Polaris Capital Management. They discuss: • Why diversification is the “only free lunch” in investing • The risks of over-concentration in company stock or only real estate • How Warren Buffett’s letters shaped Adi’s investing philosophy • HSAs, 401(k)s, and backdoor Roth strategies many high earners overlook • What engineers understand about long-term market cycles Two professionals. Two different paths — stocks and real estate. One shared goal: Financial independence through disciplined, thoughtful investing. For more insights and personalised guidance, visit www.oldmoneycapital.com and click “Request a Call” to learn how you can apply this strategy.

People in this episode

Host: Vaibhav Puranik

Guest: Adarsh Shyamsundar

Topics covered

• investing
• financial independence
• diversification
• market cycles

Keywords

• semiconductors
• stocks
• Polaris Capital Management
• Warren Buffett
• HSAs
• 401(k)s
• backdoor Roth

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Polaris Capital Management

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