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“I value a broad classic liberal education. They should not take business courses in college; they should take as much history, political science, philosophy, religion as they can fit in.”

Paul Singer
Founder & CEO, Elliott Management
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On , Paul Singer, Founder & CEO at Elliott Management, spoke about education during Paul Singer | Podcast | In Good Company | Norges Bank Investment Management on NorgesBankInvestmentManagement.

Paul Singer | Podcast | In Good Company | Norges Bank Investment Management
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Paul Singer: Activist Investing, Market Risks and Avoiding Losses This week, Nicolai Tangen sits down with Paul Singer, legendary investor and founder of Elliott Investment Management, one of the world's most influential activist investors. Singer shares insights from his remarkable career spanning several decades, discussing how activist investing works, why companies need external pressure for change, and his philosophy of never losing money. He opens up about major investment cases, while offering sharp observations on current markets, which he sees as "just about as risky as I've ever seen." The 80-year-old Singer also shares his views on crypto, AI valuations, and his advice to young people. The conversation offers a rare glimpse into the mind of one of investing's most successful and determined practitioners. In Good Company is hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. New episode out every Wednesday. The podcast In Good Company is part of Norges Bank Investment Management, a podcast about our investments. We are transparent about how the fund is invested. In this podcast, you get a deeper insight into the companies the fund is invested in. Our CEO, Nicolai Tangen, has in-depth interviews with the leaders of some of the largest companies in the world. You will get insight into their leadership principles, the company’s strategy and how they are dealing with a large investor like us. You will also learn more about our role as an owner of the companies. You can read more about the podcast on https://www.nbim.no/en/publications/p...
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Paul Singer, CEO of Soldier On since 2025, appeared on the podcast "Towards Understanding" around Anzac Day 2026 to discuss the organization's work supporting Australian veterans and their families. Singer, a veteran himself, described the challenge of maintaining public attention for veterans' needs long after media coverage of conflicts fades, comparing it to how disaster-affected communities are often forgotten after initial news cycles. He stated that Soldier On helps both serving members planning their transition and those who seek support after leaving, and noted that the organization can serve as an independent voice to help serving members weigh the benefits of staying in the military against leaving. Singer encouraged listeners to acknowledge veterans' service and ask them about it, saying such conversations foster "understanding and awareness and connection."

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