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Investor, Pershing Square Capital Management
Bill Ackman
Founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, a $9+ billion hedge fund. Known for activist investing, contrarian bets, and long-term value creation. Has built one of the most successful investment records in modern finance through a combination of deep research and strategic patience.
Known For
Activist investingLong-term value creationContrarian positioningBuilding permanent capital vehicles
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Creative Destruction: Systematically Destroying Your Own Business Models
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Crossing the Chasm: Technology Adoption and the Valley of Death
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First Principles Thinking
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Long-Term Orientation: Thinking in Decades, Compounding Small Advantages
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Post-Traumatic Growth: Adversity Can Lead to Deep Personal Reinvention
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