CSI Chat

E52 - #52 - Kjetil Nyland

Published: May 5, 2026

Duration: 1:21:58

We are joined by Kjetil Nyland, who along with Oddbjørn Dybvad and Adnan Hadžiefendić, wrote the terrific book "The Compounders: From Small Acquisitions to Giant Shareholder Returns".  Their book analyzes a group of high-performing companies, led by capital allocators, who operate using decentralized structures in fragmented markets, and redefine acquisitive growth.  

During our "Chat" with Kjetil, we talk about:

- What makes these "Compounders" so unique and why are so many of these companies based in Sweden?  Is there something in the water in Sweden?

- The stories in the book of the...