Bill managed a historic turnaround of his hedge fund, and today he’s a leading voice on Wall Street who is worth over $8 billion.
He’s also amassed a huge online presence with 2.7 million followers, where he candidly shares his sometimes very controversial beliefs on business, politics, and culture.
In a new episode of Fortune 500: Titans and Disruptors of Industry, Fortune’s Editor-in-Chief Alyson Shontell sat down with Pershing Square CEO Bill Ackman to discuss his approach to shareholder activism; his relationship with President Trump and outspoken views on politics and societal issues; and how he’s thinking about AI, his new Brain Research Rehabilitation Institute, and the future of Pershing Square.
On markets and AI-driven speculation
Why Ackman says rising speculation, from one-day options to sports betting, calls for caution, while AI-fueled growth at big tech companies still justifies today’s valuations
