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The Knowledge Project · September 29, 2026 · 1h 17m
Bill Ackman: The Biggest Fight of His Life
Bill Ackman, founder of Pershing Square Capital, breaks down how he distinguishes real innovation from hype, his billion-dollar investment criteria, why he sold and then repurchased Netflix, mistakes that reshaped his process, and his vision for building a modern Berkshire Hathaway. He also shares the personal story of his daughter Lucy's sudden brain hemorrhage, the critical hours before surgery, and his ongoing work through a new institute to support families facing similar health crises.
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Ackman recounts the night his daughter Lucy suffered a sudden brain hemorrhage, the hours leading to surgery, and how he managed his firm from a hospital room.
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Ackman explains how market bubbles are psychologically seductive and why he believes venture capital is currently in a bubble.
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