“Most people are not good people. In business, in art, in almost every 'world' I've been in, most people I've meet are pretty gray to black. It takes practice to be the person who is a source of compassion and honesty.”

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.