Billionaire hedge fund and venture capital firm manager Philippe Laffont has won attention for his early investments in successful tech companies and his ability to thrive through market cycles. Read here to learn about Laffont's investment strategy, career highlights, and philosophy.
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There's plenty of great ideas, but the winners in the next 10 years are not going to be the FAANG stocks.
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Awards, honors, & recognition
- Advisory board, Robin Hood X Prize
- Trustee, New York Presbyterian Hospital
- Board, Dreamland Theater
- President, Philippe and Ana Laffont Family Foundation
About the Author
Frank Bass is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst and editor covering energy, healthcare, consumer, and financial sectors. Frank has decades of experience in financial journalism, holding reporting and editing roles at The Wall Street Journal, The Associated Press, and Bloomberg. He also currently edits research on the global energy transition. He holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Texas Tech University and is a graduate student at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Fun Facts: Frank has hiked The Long Trail in Vermont from end to end, and currently lives in a semi-dry cabin in Interior Alaska.
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