Lex Fridman Podcast cover image

Lex Fridman Podcast

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

Feb 20, 2024
Bill Ackman, founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, is known for his bold financial strategies and activism. In this engaging discussion, he delves into the nuances of value investing versus speculation, sharing insights on the evolving music industry and the impact of AI on investment strategies. Ackman also discusses the intricacies of activist investing and the challenges of shareholder activism, as well as the need for accountability in academia following a plagiarism scandal at Harvard. He emphasizes the importance of resilience, leadership, and fostering dialogue in today's complex landscape.
03:41:00

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Ackman emphasizes learning from Warren Buffett's unemotional investment approach.
  • Ackman explains activist investing's role in improving company performance and shareholder value.

Deep dives

Bill Ackman reveals Warren Buffett's impact on his investing approach

Bill Ackman describes how Warren Buffett's long-term, unemotional approach to investing has influenced his own investing style. He emphasizes the importance of being financially secure and not letting emotions drive investment decisions.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode