Available on Prime Video, Hulu, Max. In Season. Charlie Rose (1991–2017) Episode: Episode dated 24 April 2009 (2009) 54 min | News, Talk-Show. Bill Ackman founded and runs Pershing Square Capital Management. ” ~ Bill Ackman (on — The Knowledge Project #82 podcast, at 21:29) Bill Ackman initially considered selling his hedge fund’s stock holdings when news. The billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has sold his shares in Netflix at a loss of about $400m (£305m), reversing his bullish position in the streaming giant after it reported an outflow. Bill Ackman explains why he embraced RFK Jr. 1 hr 37 min. This documentary-style series follows investigative journalists as they uncover the truth. The settlement. Explore the fascinating contradictions at the heart of the famed financier and "Lone Wolf of Wall Street," Carl Icahn, in this documentary. The documentary film “Betting on Zero” chronicles investor Bill Ackman’s billion-dollar bet against the nutrition and weight management company Herbalife. 4 billion, Bill Ackman is more than a one-percenter -- he is one of the world's top 1,000 richest people. Ackman wants $630M for Hell’s Kitchen. That performance was worse than the broader market. Stock prices have fallen sharply and billionaire investor Bill Ackman thinks it’s a good time to commit more capital to equity markets. Controversial hedge fund titan Bill Ackman is on a crusade to expose global nutritional giant Herbalife as the largest pyramid scheme in history while Herbalife execs claim Ackman is a. Ackman's net worth is estimated to be around $3. Hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman says the U. Billionaire Bill Ackman railed against the federal government-backed infusion of $30 billion into the regional bank First Republic in a scathing tweet on Thursday, calling it an. Ackman, whose hedge fund bet about $1 billion that Herbalife would be exposed as an illegal pyramid scheme and forced to shut down. Dear Pershing Square Investor, Beginning on Friday and over the last several days, we acquired more than 3. United States. S. Larry Ackman recalled that his father tried to sell a song to Tin Pan Alley. Everyone knows that Bill Ackman's billion-dollar-short campaign against Herbalife. 1 billion bet on Netflix on Wednesday, locking in a loss of more than $400 million as the streaming service's stock. The song sold 750,000 copies. S. Based on price before. Everyone knows that Bill Ackman's billion-dollar-short campaign against Herbalife. Runtime. In a recent instance, Bill Ackman made an impressive profit of $200 million by. Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman is taking a vocal stance against Visa, saying the credit card giant has. Ackman, in the same hearing, revealed at the time that his. Directed byTed Braun. For the past four years, hedge-fund billionaires Bill Ackman and Carl Icahn have engaged in an epic battle over the fate of controversial company Herbalife. In this eye-opening documentary, hedge-fund manager William Ackman attempts to prove. 56 US. This billionaire documentary not only provides a glimpse into the life of a successful hedge fund manager, but also delves into the world of multilevel marketing and begs the question – what exactly is the difference between. is where they can produce the most. 1 billion. Since then the 30-year yield had risen about 28. Ackman retweeted a video clip of Kennedy appearing on the Joe Rogan podcast, hinting at his admiration for the presidential hopeful. February 26, 2017. 46 to. According to the filing, Ackman’s hedge. Watchlist. Official Trailer. hlf. Herbalife, which denies being a pyramid scheme, dismissed the documentary as “propaganda. November 5, 2023 at 6:53 AM PST. government has “48 hours” to fix a “soon-to-be-irreversible mistake” by allowing Silicon Valley Bank to fail without. The hedge fund. Richard Drew/AP Some of the best-known names in investing are betting big on artificial intelligence stocks. He became more famous when featured in the Netflix documentary “Betting on Zero,” explaining his public short bet on Herbalife. The US billionaire Bill Ackman has told investors he will return the $4bn (£3. Wall Street short-sellers expose a scam that regulators overlook: how Big Pharma gouges patients in need of life-saving drugs. 5 million. Herbalife was the target of Bill Ackman once again on Tuesday — this time via a 20-minute mini-documentary. After extensive wrangling over the precise wording of jury instructions on Friday, the trial picks up on Monday morning with closing arguments by. According to writer-director Ted Braun’s fascinating documentary “Betting on Zero,” there’s been a. Ackman texted Banga, providing a link to Kristof’s story with his tweet: “Amex, VISA and MasterCard should immediately withhold payments or withdraw until this is fixed. Papa, and for a while activist investor Bill Ackman (who had been one of Pearson’s allies in his attempt to take over Allergan) was kept on as an. By Paulina Cachero. Ackman in 2015. The founder of. ”. 46B this quarter. He called for suspensions and disciplinary action to curb anti-Israel and antisemitic activity. Hence the title, Betting on Zero. In January, Ackman sold the majority of those hedges for $1. Billionaire activist investor Bill Ackman, the CEO of $13. On one side is Ackman, who took a $1. Bill Ackman winced as he watched the line of selfie-seekers form. investor Bill Ackman said on Thursday that he found short-seller Hindenburg Research's report on India's Adani Group "highly credible and extremely well researched. Bill Ackman: A Masterful Investor with a Controversial Edge. C. The billionaire investor increased his position by 4. Betting on Zero revolves around hedge fund titan Bill Ackman who is on a mission to expose Herbalife, a nutritional giant. Betting on Zero. The documentary film Betting on Zero documented his attempts. Bill Ackman’s trade in March of 2020 made him one of the first traders with size measured in tens of millions ever to be known to return over 100 times his money in 10 days in three weeks at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Billionaire William Ackman, left, and wife Neri Oxman, an Israeli-American designer and professor, are at the center of a real estate controversy on the Upper West Side. 46B this quarter. Bill Ackman’s 13F portfolio value decreased from $10. “I’m 100% ready to admit when I’m. Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Holdings jumped 7. The documentary follows hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman as he tries to push multi-level marketing company Herbalife to bankruptcy. How did all these Billionaire hedge fund guys get started? In this video, we tell the story of Bill Ackman’s first investment that launched his investment ca. Ackman. Billionaire investor Bill Ackman urges Harvard suspensions to tackle ‘dire’ antisemitism on campus that’s ‘much worse’ than he realized. The boss of Pershing Square, a hedge fund, is on the lookout for “large private growth companies” which are seeking to raise $1. In this mini-documentary, we tell the story of life and how he went thro. S. m. William "Bill" Ackman, founder and chief executive officer of Pershing Square Capital Management LP. Pershing Square currently manages a total portfolio value of. This blog post delves into his latest documentary, exploring his triumphs, setbacks, and the impact he has made on the financial world. 7 billion, according to Forbes. "There is too much risk in the world to remain short bonds at current long-term. We’ve all read stories about those rare individuals who saw the financial crisis coming and profited handsomely from their contrarian insights. The COVID play. It's volume per day is so. 1, 2017. 5 billion. Ackman’s friends and enemies call him Bill; I know him as Billy. Production country . High Society comes out in support of billionaire's glass penthouse. May 18, 2017. The letter F. S. Bill Ackman has done quite well as an investor. Bill Ackman isn’t afraid to say he got his Netflix Inc. Bill Ackman’s trade in March of 2020 made him one of the first traders. Turns out Ackman’s fund had a short bet on the. 2% return in the broader S&P 500. “Often, we are not capable of predicting a business’ earnings power over an extended period of time. April 21, 2022 at 6:41 AM PDT. —Bill Ackman (@BillAckman) March 13, 2023. Betting on Zero follows billionaire hedge fund titan Bill Ackman and several former Herbalife. From ‘Darfur Now’ writer/director Ted Braun comes a riveting docu-thriller following controversial hedge fund titan Bill Ackman as he puts a billion dollars on the line in his crusade to. 3 billion. Billionaire investor Bill Ackman hit headlines last month when he disclosed a $1. Listen. On episode 11 we talk about hedge fund billionaire and star of the documentary Betting on Zero, Bill Ackman. Most of his income has been earned as a portfolio manager. Bill Ackman, chief executive officer of Pershing Square Capital Management LP, speaks during a Bloomberg Television interview in New York, U. 3 billion, Ackman embodies a. ” While Pershing Square is nursing small losses for 2022, the firm is still. Icahn: The Restless Billionaire (2022) Is A Documentary English Film Starring Carl Icahn,Bill Ackman,Brett Icahn In The Lead Roles, Directed By . A good documentary is informative and educational without skimping on the entertainment value. . Bill Ackman has done quite well as an investor. With William Ackman, Douglas M. “Betting On Zero,” the documentary that has D. Pershing Square CEO Bill Ackman joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the rise of antisemitism on college campuses in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war, the lack of a clear strategy from university leaders. 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 | Get priority access to invest in blue-chip art: Bill Ackman has. Just in the past week or so: • The Bank of Japan tweaked its yield curve. 5 billion. The trade. Ackman has achieved tremendous success over the years with his Pershing Square Capital Management hedge fund. It's been four months since Pershing Square's Bill Ackman unloaded his short-lived stake in Netflix ( NFLX -1. Writer/director Ted Braun follows controversial hedge fund titan Bill Ackman as he puts a billion dollars on the line in his crusade to expose Herbalife as the largest pyramid scheme in history. It’s very simple. October 17, 2016. Topline. Billionaire William Ackman, CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, suggests recruiting refugees could help. At this year's Tribeca Film Festival, Ackman and his big short bet will be featured in. . New York. Add to that list of contrarians hedge fund manager Bill Ackman (MBA ’92), whose six-year crusade to expose the financial weakness of the nation’s leading municipal bond insurer. Billionaire William 'Bill' Ackman is the founder of Pershing Square Capital Management, otherwise known as Pershing Square, a hedge fund with a 13F portfolio of over $7. Billionaire William Ackman, left, and wife Neri Oxman, an Israeli-American designer and professor, are at the center of a real estate controversy on the Upper West Side. ”. Ackman was a wealthy investor manipulating the market to his advantage. Bill Ackman told Pershing Square shareholders that a 10% stake in UMG was an easy call, comparing music to food and water as a necessity. Hear not only of. It investigates the allegation that Herbalife is a pyramid scheme, and follows Bill Ackman's short investment in Herbalife, which is ostensibly a billion-dollar bet that the company will soon collapse. He believes it is the. Bill Ackman has doubled down on his push to have companies refuse employment opportunities to the Harvard students who signed a letter blaming Israel for Hamas’ violent attack that killed more. — Bill Ackman (@BillAckman) November 11, 2021. How old is William Ackman? Bill Ackman was born on May 11, 1966 and is 56 years of age as of. Betting on Zero. S. Patrick T. 128K views 10 months ago MegaloMedia. In fact, Oxman had been dating hedge funder Bill Ackman for seven months. EDT. 6 billion from “the big short” (100X return), and he. The battle between Ackman and Herbalife plays out in the media, in board rooms, and on the streets in. Bill Ackman bought the 13-room penthouse at 6-16 West 77th Street in 2018 for roughly $22. Movie Info. Once the ‘darling’ of the investment community Valeant has fallen into disrepute with that same investment community. speech matters because it is a fundamental pillar of our American democracy — the first right granted to us in the Bill of Rights. 81. $3. Ackm. Bill Ackman. S. “Ryan is the right choice, and importantly. Investments in publicly traded companies were made in tiny amounts by Gotham. Gotham Partners had made profits from $3 million to $300 million. Ackman wants $630M for Hell’s Kitchen. , and Ackman, in a crisp white shirt and a pale blue tie, had just finished giving a talk at the. According GuruFocus Real-Time Picks, Ackman bought more shares of Howard Hughes on Dec. 5 billion. 75 and 7. Documentary. 1 million bet on Netflix stocks - despite the recent drop in stock of the streaming giant from $701 to just over $400. 5. (Pershing Square) One of the participants in the film says she lost more than $100,000 on Herbalife. Self - Hedge Fund Manager (as Bill Ackman) Jerome Fons. Ted Braun . S. 13. Bill Ackman’s 13F portfolio value decreased from $10. S. He runs the $18. In the early days of the pandemic, Ackman went onto CNBC to warn that “ hell is coming ” because of COVID-19, causing markets to free-fall. Inside Bill’s Brain: Decoding Bill Gates (2019) This is one of the best business documentaries to watch to know what goes on in the mind of brilliant Bill Gates. As of November 2023, Bill Ackman has an estimated net worth of $2 billion. Billionaire investor Bill Ackman urges Harvard suspensions to tackle ‘dire’ antisemitism on campus that’s ‘much worse’ than he realized. Bill Ackman, the activist investor, has long had an ax to grind against Herbalife. m. Unlike some of his fellow billionaire investors, Ackman's portfolio isn't very big. October 23, 2023. Rate this. Investments in publicly traded companies were made in tiny amounts by Gotham. . El alto y bien presentado multimillonario fundador. 99 HD . Watchlist. Ackman disclosed in a regulatory filing that his Pershing Square Capital Management held roughly 2. Writer/director Ted Braun ('Darfur Now') follows controversial hedge fund titan Bill Ackman as he puts a billion dollars on the line in his crusade to expose Herbalife as the largest pyramid scheme in history. 4:01. On episode 11 we talk about hedge fund billionaire and star of the documentary Betting on Zero, Bill Ackman. Ted Braun . Billionaire Bill Ackman's hedge fund, Pershing Square Capital, exited Herbalife ( HLF ), ending an epic five-year, $1 billion bet its stock price would crash to zero. 7. William Ackman Forbes 400 Rank: #368 Net Worth: $3. ) To his critics, Mr. After. . (NYSE:PSTH), a special purpose. Current Bill Ackman Portfolio 2022. A Lonely Crusader. Hedge fund titan Bill Ackman's years-long crusade against Herbalife is heading to the silver screen in April. Synopsis. Illustration by Mike McQuade / Photograph by Andrew Harrer. Bill Ackman doesn't think Elon Musk is an antisemite. Table of Contents. Bill Ackman is defending Elon Musk amid the X owner's antisemitism controversy. 1 million shares of Netflix, making him a top-20 shareholder. Bill Ackman and Herbalife go head-to-head in a new promotional video for the upcoming documentary “Betting on Zero. , Ackman — who is CEO of Pershing Square Capital — called for a 30-day national lockdown and warned that. Pershing Square’s results last year could be the perfect example of why Ackman advocates for a wider lens perspective. Bill Ackman sent a letter to Harvard President Claudine Gay on Saturday. News Reporter. Bill Ackman is ranked as America’s 21st richest hedge fund manager with a current net worth of over $2 billion. February 9, 2016 at 11:31 AM. S. m. ” In early 2018, Ackman opted to retract his nearly $1 billion bet against Herbalife as the company’s stock price continued to rise. Pershing Square dropped Netflix at a loss in April after holding it for just two months. . ” He then received an MBA from. In his tweet, Ackman even applauded US authorities' intervention, saying the government "did the right thing for the country" by protecting depositors. ET. According to Damian Lewis' interview with Page Six, Wall Streeters frequently ask him if Bobby is based on billionaire and hedge fund manager Bill Ackman (they share the same initials). Bill Ackman saw his hedge fund’s crusade against Herbalife as a moral battle with a billion-dollar payday. FilmBuff, a Gunpowder & Sky company For the past four years, hedge-fund billionaires Bill Ackman and Carl Icahn have engaged in an epic battle over the fate of controversial company Herbalife. It investigates the allegation that Herbalife is a pyramid scheme, and follows Bill Ackman's short investment in Herbalife, which is ostensibly a billion-dollar bet that the company will soon collapse. Last year Ackman posted a gain of 26. Bill Ackman, a renowned hedge fund manager and activist investor, is renowned for his bold investment strategies and controversial tactics. ET. Pershing has made billions from well-timed bets, including. 5 billion. The acquisition of a 10 per. Bill Ackman - The Next Warren Buffett | Full Documentary. Bill Ackman joined fellow billionaire Elon Musk in calling on Ukraine to cede Crimea to Russia as part of an overall peace package that would satisfy Moscow. Legalize the inflow of willing workers. Ackman in 2015. 13th 13th is an eye-opening and shocking Netflix documentary that will completely change the way you think about our current prison system. Billionaire hedge fund CEO Bill Ackman has called on Harvard University President Claudine Gay to take steps to reduce a rise in “blatant antisemitism” and “anti-Israel attacks” on campus. Billionaire hedge fund CEO Bill Ackman and several other business leaders are demanding Harvard University release the names of students whose organizations signed on to a letter blaming solely. 1h 44min. The Smartest Guy in the Room. , an investment firm he founded in 2003. The film was hailed by The New York Times as a “landmark film” (Martha Ackman); “fantastic” (John Walters, Sports Illustrated); “remarkable” (Bill Littlefield, NPR); “powerful” (Barbara Huebner, The Boston Globe); “a must see” (Sports Illustrated for Women); “inspirational” (TV Guide); and columnist Jay Weiner wrote for. 2bn. Billionaire investor William Ackman liquidated a $1. But he did note that he’d bought more than 3. Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie; 2011: Emmy:1. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. Documentary. Bill Ackman, CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management (pictured), led the charge to name the students in the Harvard organizations who put out a statement blaming Israel for the Hamas attackBy Svea Herbst-Bayliss. Bill Ackman made bank with the first stock he ever bought — and Warren Buffett was a key reason why he placed the wager. The glimpse into Bill Ackman’s life is also interesting and another plus to this great documentary. Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman is predicting an economic meltdown following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. Ackman's net worth is estimated to be around $3. Even this year his concentrated portfolio of. Controversial hedge fund titan Bill Ackman is on a crusade to expose global nutritional giant Herbalife as the largest pyramid scheme in history while Herbalife execs claim Ackman is a market manipulator out. Bill Ackman and Herbalife go head-to-head in a new promotional video for the upcoming documentary “Betting on Zero. Pershing Square’s Bill Ackman found the Hindenburg Research’s report on Adani Group companies “highly credible and extremely well researched,” he said in a Twitter post, less than two days. Steve Jobs: One Last Thing (2011) The PBS documentary Steve Jobs: One Last Thing is a tribute to the visionary entrepreneur who was the co-founder and CEO of Apple. 2016-02-09T16:31:43Z A bookmark. He explains his successful short of MBI and his thought process behind his Herbalife short position. The Players: Bill Ackman, founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital, a hedge fund with about $8 billion in assets; Carl Icahn, another hedge-fund manager, and old school Wall Street "raider," who. —Bill Ackman (@BillAckman) March 10, 2023 Ackman's tweets had been viewed 1. There were reports of Bill Ackman astroturfing. Herbalife shares closed Friday at $59. Icahn power this deft documentary portrait. Harvard alumnus and hedge fund manager Bill Ackman called on university president Claudine Gay to take immediate steps to reduce antisemitism on. On December 20,. Hedge fund titan Bill Ackman is on a crusade to expose global nutritional giant Herbalife as the largest pyramid scheme in history, while Herbalife executives claim Ackman is a market. Then, in 2012, Bill Ackman,. 1 billion bet on Netflix on Wednesday, locking in a loss of more than $400 million as the streaming service's stock plunged. Bill Ackman’s publicly traded hedge fund fell 4. 06:59. Back in January, Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Holdings sent this letter to investors:. (Sean Zanni/Patrick. Musk is facing a. Pershing Square Capital Management has 51 employees and has Assets Under. 1h 44min. Ackman, manager of the London-listed Pershing Square Holdings ( PSH) investment trust,. The documentary follows billionaire hedge fund titan Bill Ackman and several former Herbalife distributors after Ackman takes a billion dollar short position in Herbalife, alleging it is a pyramid. m. 1 billion 2020 Net Worth: $2. Ackman is Chairman of The Howard Hughes Corporation (NYSE:HHC) and Chairman and CEO of Pershing Square Tontine Holdings, Ltd. Runtime. A Lonely Crusader. S. Pershing Square dropped Netflix at a loss in April after holding it for just two months. PayPal has already. November 10, 2023 at 12:04 PM EST. With an estimated net worth of $2. Add to that list of contrarians hedge fund manager Bill Ackman (MBA ’92), whose six-year crusade to expose the financial weakness of the nation’s leading municipal bond insurer. Watch Bill Ackman's new mini-documentary for his infamous Herbalife short. The film allows the audience to get a rare close look at an activist investor plying his trade, as well as at. 4 percent for the year. Cohan. Ackman, in the same hearing, revealed at the time that. 6K subscribers. , Ackman — who is CEO of Pershing Square Capital — called for a 30-day national lockdown and warned that. Bill Ackman, the activist investor, has long had an. In Ted Braun's new documentary, "Betting On Zero," hedge fund titan Bill Ackman doubles down on a surprising adversary: Herbalife. Ted Braun . William A. The investor has since added to his position. ” While Pershing Square is nursing small losses for 2022, the firm is still. £3. January 26, 2022 2:49pm. Ackman said in a tweet that his foundation was looking to secure funding partners to support a new Sabatini lab, linking to the Spotlight team’s story that Ackman called an accurate and balanced. 2023-10-12T09:47:30Z A bookmark. DOCUMENTARY. In early 2020, when fewer than 7,000 coronavirus cases had been confirmed in the U. StarringWilliam Ackman Douglas M. Bill Ackman has doubled down on his push to have companies refuse employment opportunities to the Harvard students who signed a letter blaming Israel for Hamas’ violent attack that killed more. This concert celebrates fifteen years of the Silk Road Ensemble, Yo-Yo Ma’s limitless collective whose collaborative vision is to connect the world’s. Inc. Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman announces $25M funding for lab run by MIT biology professor who was fired for 'sexually harassing grad student'It cost Ackman some $100 million in premiums to maintain his position, per the outlet, though he made about $300 million from his moves in the market, meaning Pershing Square’s $13 billion. Unlike some of his fellow billionaire investors, Ackman's portfolio isn't very big. Ackman, 56, is worth an estimated $3. He is the founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Man. Again we have Bill Ackman, Billionaire hedge fund manager, as a proponent of Valeant Pharmaceuticals with a large long position and Australia’s […] Betting on Zero is a great business documentary that profiles billionaire Bill Ackman as he makes a billion dollar bet against nutritional supplement giant Herbalife. Bill Ackman (Morris/Bloomberg) Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman took March by storm, gaining 10. Now he has doubts about the U. It indicates the ability to send an email. Ackman apologized to his investors in 2009 and offered to waive fees in his main funds until they made their money back. Controversial hedge fund titan Bill Ackman is on a crusade to expose global nutritional giant Herbalife as the largest pyramid scheme in history while Herbalife execs claim Ackman is a market. 13%. The battle between Ackman and Herbalife plays out in the media, in board rooms, and on the streets in Braun's stirring. Betting on Zero is a 2016 American documentary directed by Ted Braun. credit rating. m. C. Brooks, William Cohan, Julie Contreras. , an investment firm he founded in 2003. He currently owns only six stocks. Hear not only of. April 20 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor William Ackman liquidated a $1. Read More:Young Thug Net Worth: Career, Awards, Music & Personal Life. Since then, 30-year. The global financial meltdown, at a cost of over $20 trillion, resulted in millions of people losing their homes and jobs. This article is for subscribers only. PROMOTED. 1 billion bet on Netflix on Wednesday, locking in a loss of more than $400 million as the streaming service’s stock plunged following news. Beatles’ ‘Now and Then’ Mini-Documentary Tells. Mr. Bill Ackman’s special purpose acquisition company has abandoned plans to buy a $4bn stake in Universal Music Group after a backlash from regulators and investors. Penney Co. With William Ackman, Douglas M. He received a bachelor of arts magna cum laude in history from Harvard College in 1988. Ackman and Icahn have been sworn enemies for years, since a 2004 deal over a real-estate company that resulted in lawsuits and threats. 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 | Get priority access to invest in blue-chip art: Ackman has been on the wildest journey in. Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman told Harvard President Claudine Gay that he has “lost confidence” in her and his alma mater over the university’s permissive attitude […]William A. Bill Ackman, discusses starting his own hedge fund at 26. As of November 2023, Bill Ackman has an estimated net worth of $2 billion. Power Players, a Bloomberg Originals documentary talk show hosted by Jason Kelly, dives into the stories of influential sports figures who have translated their success from the high-octane world.