Personal Information

Full Name: David M. Einhorn

Nickname: David Einhorn

Country/State: United States

Date of Birth: 1968-11-20

Languages Known: English

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Jewish

Hobbies: Poker, philanthropy, reading, market research

Education

School: Nicolet High School, Glendale, Wisconsin

College: Nicolet High School, Glendale, Wisconsin

Degrees Obtained: Bachelor of Arts in Government

Physical Stats

Height: 178 cm

Weight: 75 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Stephen Einhorn (investment banker) Mother: Nancy Einhorn

Siblings: Brother: Daniel Einhorn

Marital Status: married

Wife: Former wife: Cheryl Strauss Einhorn

Children: 3

Career

Current Position: Investor, Hedge Fund Manager, Philanthropist

Skills:

Net Worth: Approx USD 1.5 Billion (2025 estimate)

Awards & Achievements: Founder of Greenlight Capital, known for deep-value investment strategy Recognized for successful short positions, including Allied Capital and Lehman Brothers before its collapse Consistent presence on Forbes’ billionaire lists Major philanthropist through the Einhorn Family Charitable Trust, focusing on education and compassion initiatives Placed well in the World Series of Poker Main Event (amateur category)

Biography Details

David Einhorn is an American billionaire investor and hedge fund manager best known for founding Greenlight Capital in 1996. Born November 20, 1968, in New Jersey and raised in Wisconsin, he graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Government. Einhorn built his reputation on sharp analysis, disciplined value investing, and bold short-selling calls that often challenged market consensus.
He gained widespread recognition for exposing corporate issues in companies like Allied Capital and predicting the collapse of Lehman Brothers during the 2008 financial crisis. His firm, Greenlight Capital, manages billions in assets using a contrarian value-based approach.
Beyond finance, Einhorn is known for his philanthropy and passion for poker, having donated millions to charitable causes. His analytical precision and straightforward communication style have made him one of Wall Street’s most respected investors.

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