Paul Singer | Podcast | In Good Company | Norges Bank Investment Management

This podcast features an interview with Paul Singer, founder of Elliott Asset Management, a prominent activist investor. The conversation covers activist investing strategies, including identifying undervalued companies, engaging with management, and pursuing value-enhancing changes. Singer discusses his firm's approach, emphasizing deal-making over confrontation, and shares examples of successful and unsuccessful investments, highlighting the importance of risk aversion and avoiding significant losses. He also reflects on his career, the current state of the market, and the implications of cryptocurrencies for the US dollar. A key takeaway is Singer's emphasis on a broad liberal arts education for aspiring business professionals, rather than specializing too early.