Brad Gerstner
Coverage of Brad Gerstner in the Nexus archive.
- These are the millionaires and billionaires pledging to fund Trump accounts
Michael Dell and Brad Gerstner are among wealthy individuals pledging to fund Trump Accounts, a government-launched investment savings account for children born between 2025 and 2028. The accounts receive a $1,000 federal contribution, with private donors like the Dells adding $6.25 billion for 25 million children in specific income areas. The initiative aims to promote capitalism and wealth-building for future generations.
- Activists need to go back to basics
The article argues that corporate activists should adopt new strategies in the AI-driven era, focusing on restructuring business models and targeting underutilized assets in sectors like chemicals and industrials. Examples include ValueAct's push for Adobe's SaaS transition and Oasis's proxy fight at Vail Resorts to unlock mountain asset value.
- Here’s what could be SpaceX’s biggest upside surprise, according to a leading Silicon Valley investor
Brad Gerstner and Gavin Baker discussed the SpaceX IPO and a potential pivot for Nvidia. The article highlights investor perspectives on SpaceX's growth potential and strategic shifts at Nvidia.
- What’s Behind the New Trump Child-Savings Accounts
President Trump's new child-savings accounts, known as 530A or Trump Accounts, launch July 4 and offer $1,000 in federal funds to children born 2025-2028. The accounts function as tax-advantaged investment vehicles with contributions from wealthy backers like the Dells and Ray Dalio, though participation requires parental opt-in during tax season.
- AI labs can't stop leapfrogging each other
The AI industry is experiencing rapid shifts in leadership as companies like OpenAI, Alphabet, and Anthropic repeatedly overtake each other in market dominance. OpenAI's GPT-5.5 and Anthropic's enterprise tools highlight the competitive race, while investors and businesses face challenges in predicting which models will remain relevant.