“Every game, and almost every life situation, has short cuts: ways you can get better without learning the entire literature of the game from beginning to end.”

American hedge-fund manager, author, podcaster and entrepreneur

James Altucher is an American hedge-fund manager, author, podcaster and entrepreneur. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and has written 20 books. He also contributes to publications such as The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. His work sits at the intersection of business, investing, and media.