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#82 Bill Ackman: Getting Back Up

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

CHAPTER

Governance and Valuation in Private Companies

This chapter explores the influence of notable figures in investing and leadership, focusing on the comparison between public and private company governance. It delves into the challenges of valuation in venture capital, highlighting how inflated assessments can mislead investors and create unhealthy competition. The conversation also addresses the complexities of short selling, weighing its role as an informal regulator against the ethical dilemmas it presents.

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