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Readers Win: What to Read to Become a Great Investor
During the interview, the PM asked the candidate a simple question: "What are you reading?" "Honestly, school keeps me pretty busy. I don't get much free time to read." The candidate said. The interview was over. She just didn't know it yet.
Hedge Fund Deep Dive FAQs, Terms and Conditions
Updated as of: 10/15/2026 What is covered in a hedge fund deep dive? We aim to cover the founder's career trajectory, the story of founding the firm, how the firm invests, educational and professional background of (current and former) investment team members, and funds founded by
Maverick Capital
Lee Ainslie had already said yes to Goldman Sachs. He was finishing his MBA at UNC Chapel Hill. He had an offer from the most prestigious firm on Wall Street, and he took it. Two weeks later, his phone rang. It was Julian Robertson. Robertson asked Ainslie whether he would
The Soros Coaching Tree
The Soros story doesn't end with the pound. Like other famed hedge funds, Soros Fund Management was a talent factory. People got a taste of how the best macro minds in the world think, and then left to build their own investment firms. Some got rich. Some got