An Activist Investor on Challenging the Status Quo | Bill Ackman | TED

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Bill Ackman has made billions of dollars — and a name for himself — as an activist investor, buying up stock to push for change at companies. In this wide-ranging conversation with author and business ethics professor Alison Taylor, Ackman discusses how he's bringing his activism into the social and political spheres — and shares his thoughts on free speech, his notoriously long posts on X, the conversation around Harvard and DEI and more.

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All Comments (21)
  • @JayEs31
    The interviewer generally did a horrible job with this interview. Bill is pushing back which is great
  • @christopherdennis6785
    The Lex Fridman podcast recently featured investor Bill Ackman, who offered profound insights, epitomizing the spirit of capitalism. His expertise in finance demonstrates how it can be harnessed to build or rejuvenate valuable businesses that enhance society. Value-Adding Investor
  • @icryptomiami
    I learned a lot in the past by listening to B.A. I do tend to write down in a notebook some of his thoughts.
  • @WestonScally7614
    I am a Nurse and have been investing for a few years. I have reached a point where I could benefit from financial advice to improve my $160,000 portfolio, which seems to be stagnant, and to maximize the return on my investments.
  • @JuanPellat
    "Challenging the status quo"... pot meet kettle
  • @ankurm4100
    I really was expecting a different sort of investor "activism"... I thought I would learn more about impact investing, social enterprises and how to look at profitability from a different perspective. I don't know what this is.
  • @arcturianninja
    Ariel Phenomenon movie is an example of the Havard tenure issue
  • @barbarabrafman8452
    So much respect for Mr. Ackman; a brilliant investor who embraces discussing the current events of the day, and sharing his thoughts, along with inviting discussion. Not easy in his world! I have learned so much about investing and improving my own portfolio, just by listening to him.
  • @justapyro2154
    I’m waiting for the etymology sticking out your gyat Ted talk
  • @rolandnelson6722
    Clapping FOR free speech at Ted conference! Is this the turn in the pendulum?
  • @AJTalbot99
    That interviewer speaks in a very annoying way.
  • @theabominable
    Very annoying and awkward interviewer. Makes me cringe...
  • @brainxtc2171
    Ironically, he mentions hubris as one of the problems of failed institutions, but he fails to see his own arrogance. But, when you're born rich and then get richer it follows that you think you're a genius and above everyone.
  • @emilieiggiotti
    How much did he pay TED Talk for this PR stunt??? That's my real question!