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John Arnold – Why The Greatest Natural Gas Trader Walked Away To Pursue Philanthropy | #386
In episode 386, we welcome our guest, John Arnold, arguably the best natural gas trader of all-time and now one of the largest philanthropists in the US, giving away almost half a billion dollars a year. In today’s episode, we start with John’s rapid rise at Enron and later launching his own fund, Centaurus Advisors, which posted eye-popping returns and led him to become the youngest billionaire in the US in 2007. We talk about the mindset that helped him become a successful trader, and even touch on the time he took the other side of Amaranth Advisors in a famous trade.
Key Points
- John Arnold, a former natural gas trader and founder of Centaurus Advisors, transitioned from finance to philanthropy, focusing on tackling systemic problems in public finance, election reform, and healthcare.
- Arnold Ventures, the philanthropic organization led by John Arnold, aims to address issues with public pensions, healthcare costs, and drug pricing, advocating for reforms that align with the public interest rather than special interests.
- John Arnold highlights the potential benefits of nonpartisan primaries and ranked-choice voting as solutions to reduce extreme partisanship in U.S. elections, fostering a political climate that better reflects the electorate's spectrum.
Resources: How to Narrow the Wealth and Income Gap
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