5: Dylan Patel

This man saved Amazon from total collapse:

In 2001, Amazon lost $27 BILLION in the dot-com crash.

But while everyone panicked, he saw an opportunity...

After a call with Bezos, he bought stock for just $15/share.

Here's the call that built an empire: 🧵 pic.twitter.com/7IiwkJ1vvH

— Gary Stone (@GaryStoneSWS) February 5, 2025

Meet Shankar Sharma.

He'd built a reputation as a successful contrarian investor in India's stock market.

In February 2001, he made a move that shocked everyone: buying Amazon at $15 per share.

While others saw a failing dot-com, he saw something different... pic.twitter.com/lpXdrhLeOa

— Gary Stone (@GaryStoneSWS) February 5, 2025

Before investing, he spoke directly with Jeff Bezos and Amazon's CFO.

One number caught his attention:

$139 million in free cash flow in a single quarter.

While others saw losses, he spotted hidden value. pic.twitter.com/khilmNuVbZ

— Gary Stone (@GaryStoneSWS) February 5, 2025

This contrarian approach became his edge:

• Look for hidden cash flow potential
• Focus on stocks at multi-year lows
• Ignore negative analyst consensus
• Wait for the growth spark

Even Bezos noticed, personally emailing: "Thanks for the support guys." pic.twitter.com/I8DfjfPc9n

— Gary Stone (@GaryStoneSWS) February 5, 2025

By 2016, his conviction paid off:

His $15 Amazon shares had multiplied over 100 times.

While others had traded in and out based on emotions, his approach remained steady.

This experience shaped his entire investment philosophy... pic.twitter.com/4z2Z1d8ivt

— Gary Stone (@GaryStoneSWS) February 5, 2025