Since Ackman made the first investment, Basic Capital has picked up some notable venture capital backers. In 2023, its seed round was led by Lux Capital and included venture capital firms BoxGroup, ...

In a letter, Harvard University's president told Secretary of Education Linda McMahon that while there's common ground, the ...

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The donation from the the app company is seen as a way of influencing a possible future mayor to side with the tech giant.

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McMahon’s letter also notes hedge fund CEO Bill Ackman called for the resignation of Penny Pritzker, the leader of the Harvard Corporation that controls the university’s operations. Ackman accuses ...

Cuomo says he'll fix the chaos on the Streets by reining in app companies, but DoorDash just donated $1 million to help him ...

Barry Ritholtz emphasizes the importance of focusing on long-term trends and avoiding short-term noise, especially in ...

“We’re a throwback to an older model that sees serious engagement with the great debates of the Western tradition as the best possible preparation for leadership,” said Antonio Sosa, a professor at UT ...

Pershing Square Holdings ( OTCPK:PSHZF) Wednesday said that Bill Ackman, CEO of PSH’s Investment Manager Pershing Square ...

Internal criticism could make it harder for Trump to pass his agenda in Congress. Or the rifts could quickly heal / Or the ...

Bill Ackman has officially stepped down from the Universal Music Group (UMG) board, citing “increasing demands on his time.” ...