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#413 – Bill Ackman: Investing, Financial Battles, Harvard, DEI, X & Free Speech

Lex Fridman Podcast

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Navigating Governance Structures and Financial Setbacks

This chapter explores the importance of governance in organizations, particularly discussing the OpenAI board structure and challenges faced by non-profit entities in talent acquisition. It also delves into the complexities of governance in companies, highlighting the impact of boards and directors on decision-making. Additionally, it touches on a series of financial setbacks faced by the speaker, including a significant loss related to Valiant Pharmaceuticals and the subsequent challenges that followed.

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