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Lex Fridman Cast

01/26/25

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Bill Ackman exemplifies an activist investor who applies his skills beyond just companies, influencing various sectors with his approach.

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Marc Andreessen: Trump, Power, Tech, AI, Immigration & Future of America | Lex Fridman Podcast #458

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Marc Andreessen: Trump, Power, Tech, AI, Immigration & Future of America | Lex Fridman Podcast #458

01/26/25

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Marc Andreessen

01/26/25

@ Lex Fridman

Bill Ackman's public challenges to journalism exemplify courage in confronting powerful media organizations, inspiring others to stand up for their beliefs despite potential backlash.

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Lex Fridman Cast

01/26/25

@ Lex Fridman

Activist investors take stakes in poorly managed companies to force change and improve performance, often rallying support from other investors.

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Mark Cuban

03/30/24

@ Lex Fridman

When I asked Bill Ackman about who tells him what to do in his companies, he mentioned the influence of universities and their DEI ideology, but he didn't feel coerced.

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Nico Rosberg

05/30/25

@ All-In Podcast

I was inspired by innovators like Elon Musk, which led me to pursue investing as an angel investor, focusing on companies that can impact millions of lives.

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Charles Munger

07/21/21

@ Life Stories

Warren Buffett's decision to invest in Berkshire Hathaway was influenced by an incident where the CEO tried to cheat him, which ultimately benefited his career.

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Vinod Khosla

01/09/19

@ Y Combinator

Investors matter significantly because they influence short-term versus long-term trade-offs; in my view, 90% of investors add no value, and 70% add negative value to a company.

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Y Combinator Cast

08/18/23

@ Y Combinator

This investor's behavior felt like a power play, and ultimately, he did not invest, making the experience even more frustrating.

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Charles Munger

07/21/21

@ Life Stories

Warren's investment strategy involved thorough research, as demonstrated when he bought American Express after the salad oil scandal, believing it was a minor setback.

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Charles Munger

07/21/21

@ Life Stories

Despite facing criticism, Warren Buffett's approach allowed him to make billions for many people, even those he didn't know, and he doesn't regret his choices.