At Forbes, Maneet Ahuja leads coverage at the intersection of Wall Street, global wealth, and entrepreneurial capitalism.

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Ahuja’s work sits at the intersection of finance, leadership, and cultural influence. Through in-depth reporting and high-profile interviews, she elevates voices that shape markets and challenge conventional thinking—from presidents and policymakers to iconic investors and entrepreneurs. She is also a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree for media.

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Explore dozens of exclusive interviews, cover stories, and feature articles authored by Maneet Ahuja on Forbes. From deep dives into billionaire investors to cultural disruptors and emerging trends in finance, her writing offers insight into the people and ideas moving global markets.

Ken Griffin is staring pensively out a wall of windows on the tenth floor of a Midtown Manhattan office building, one of three locations in New York City occupied by his $47 billion Chicago-based hedge fund, Citadel.

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Wall Street’s Most Connected Black Woman Has An Ingenious Idea To Narrow The Wealth Gap

To boost more talented minority executives into the corporate stratosphere, Ariel Investments’ Mellody Hobson wants to install them at the top of existing businesses—and connect them with the customers and capital to succeed.

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Exclusive: Iconiq Announces $100M Women’s Health Initiative With Melinda French Gates And Other Donors

On a Sunday evening ahead of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, an impressive gathering of movers, shakers, and change agents assembled in the dimly-lit confines of the chic Bowery Hotel downtown.

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Drawing from Warren Buffett’s playbook, Todd Boehly has used the cash generated from his boring–but dependable–annuities business to build a multibillion dollar sports and entertainment empire.

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If the streaming giant completes its Warner Bros. purchase, Bela Bajaria is poised to become Hollywood’s most powerful woman.

Bela Bajaria is neither a CEO nor head of state, but when she arrives somewhere, it feels like that, as evidenced by the reception as her chauffeured SUV pulls up to the Studio City set of the television show,

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Inside the Team Principal & CEO’s playbook for futureproofing Mercedes-AMG $6 billion Formula 1 empire for the next era.

Toto Wolff has a confession that would make most executives uncomfortable. We’re 30,000 feet above the ground on his private jet, flying from the Montreal Grand Prix to New York in mid-June for the F1 movie premiere starring Brad Pitt.

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By Maneet Ahuja

The Alpha Masters: Unlocking the Genius of the  
World’s Top Hedge Funds

The ultimate behind-the-curtain look at the hedge fund industry, unlocking the most valuable stories, secrets, and lessons directly from those who have played the game best.Written by Maneet Ahuja, the hedge fund industry insider, The Alpha Masters brings the secretive world of hedge funds into the light of day for the first time. As the authority that the biggest names in the business, including John Paulson, David Tepper, and Bill Ackman, go to before breaking major news, Ahuja has access to the innermost workings of the hedge fund industry. For the first time, in Alpha Masters, Ahuja provides both institutional and savvy private investors with tangible, analytical insight into the psychology of the trade, the strategies and investment criteria serious money managers use to determine and evaluate their positions, and special guidance on how the reader can replicate this success themselves. The Alpha Masters: Unlocking the Genius of the World's Top Hedge Funds, was published by John Wiley & Sons and nominated for an FT / Goldman Sachs Book of the Year Award.

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"Hedge funds carry a range of connotations for investors, both good and bad. Maneet's demystification of this increasingly important sector of the financial world provides a valuable service for investors as they look for alternatives to the financial institutions—and investing tenets—that failed them during the financial crisis."

Sallie Krawcheck
Founder and CEO of Ellevest;
Former CEO of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and U.S. Trust

"Maneet Ahuja knows well the stars of the hedge fund universe. She has written a very interesting book that provides insights into the industry, its rapid evolution, and its adaptability to a constantly shifting investment landscape. But, most of all, she introduces us to its fascinating leaders, in depth."

Michael Spence
2001 Nobel Laureate in Economics, former Dean of Stanford Business School

"The Alpha Masters is a must-read for those who want to grasp the interaction of hedge fund investment strategies and overall market performance. Maneet Ahuja brings her unique perspective from her perch as a major player in daily market reporting."

Alan Greenspan
,Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman

"No one has the type of access to this elite class of hedge fund managers that Maneet Ahuja does. The Alpha Masters provides the type of in-depth insight and advice that only comes from countless conversations and time spent one-on-one with these managers. The Alpha Masters is bound to be a classic."

Leon G. Cooperman
Chairman and CEO, Omega Advisors, Inc.

"This is one of the very few books I know of that crawls inside the minds of today's most brilliant investors to get the play-by-play of their best (and sometimes worst) investments. You feel as though you are sitting across from the likes of John Paulson and David Tepper as they share their most sought-after techniques and analysis."

Nouriel Roubini
Co-Founder and Chairman, Roubini Global Economics; Professor of Economics, NYU Stern School of Business

"The Alpha Masters has captured the background, the ideas, and the money-making strategy of today's cutting-edge drivers of financial thought, analysis, and action. It is a great read for those who track the capital market and the tug-of-war between creativity, ideas, and capital market stress."

Mario J. Gabelli
Chief Investment Officer; GAMCO Investors, Inc.

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Financial Zeitgeist with Maneet Ahuja

SEEMA is a global media platform dedicated to celebrating South Asian women who are making an impact across industries and communities. With a focus on empowerment, innovation, and cultural pride, SEEMA amplifies voices that inspire change and lead with purpose. Maneet was featured on the June 2024 cover of SEEMA Magazine, which spotlighted Maneet’s inspiring rise from her start at Citigroup to becoming Editor-at-Large at Forbes and Founder of the ICONOCLAST summit. Celebrated for her innovation, resilience, and influence across finance and media, SEEMA described her story as a powerful testament to leadership and perseverance.

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Meet Maneet Ahuja—The 27-Year-Old CNBC Producer Who's More Connected Than God

Specialist/"Squawk Box" producer and she's incredibly connected to the super-secretive hedge fund industry.
We sat down to chat with her about her upcoming book "The Alpha Masters," which highlights the stories, insights and lessons of industry titans such as Ray Dalio, David Tepper, John Paulson, David Einhorn, Bill Ackman, Jim Chanos and Dan Loeb, just to name a few.
Her book takes readers behind the curtain of the industry and gives exposure to the hedge fund sources from her massive Rolodex -- a contact list that would make most financial journalists envious.

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The Brains of Hedge-Fund Operations

Of all the elite financial circles, hedge-fund titans may be the most exclusive—and some of the most tight-lipped when it comes to talking to the press.

Hedge-fund heavyweights may invest in companies going public more often than they actually go out in public themselves: Indeed, many hedge funders reportedly skipped their own gala in March, a Cipriani Wall Street affair benefiting Hedge Funds Care.

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Maneet Ahuja: Breaking Barriers with Forbes Iconoclast

Impact Wealth is a luxury lifestyle and philanthropy media platform that profiles global leaders, family offices, and mission-driven investors creating social and economic impact.

Maneet was profiled in Impact Wealth for her role in founding and hosting the ICONOCLAST summit. The feature highlighted how she bridges the worlds of elite finance and visionary leadership, bringing together $20 trillion in global capital and influential voices from finance, government, and culture. Described as a force redefining how conversations around capital are held, Maneet’s work was recognized as a powerful contribution to shaping the future of global markets.

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‘Wall Street Maneet’ Ahuja, 27-Year-Old Squawk Box Producer, Has Ways of Making Them Talk

There’s a book party at Tao next week, but its guest list looks more like a Davos reunion. Among the yeses: ex-Chairman of the Fed Alan Greenspan, Nobelist Joseph Stiglitz, Pershing Square boss Bill Ackman, and Financial Times editor Gillian Tett.

Assuming they show, that’s not a bad draw for a first-time author. Then again, The Alpha Masters, by 27-year-old Squawk Box producer Maneet Ahuja, isn’t just any book. Like the party, the book is an impressive feat of investor-wrangling, a collection of insider accounts from low-profile, high-powered hedge fund managers like John Paulson, Marc Lasry and David Tepper. It’s out on May 21 from Wiley.

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Awards & Recognition

Some of my best life achievements in my professional career.

Gold 100: Most Impactful Leaders in Culture 2026

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Beacon Award by Ellis Island Honor Society

Forbes 30 Under 30: Media Honoree by Forbes Magazine

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Power Women in FinTech Index Honoree

NBC Universal GEM Award by CNBC

GEM (Going the Extra Mile) is an NBCUniversal employee recognition program

American Academy of Achievement Student Delegate

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The Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists Recipients

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NBC Enterprise Award by CNBC

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2024
Beacon Award by Ellis Island Honor Society

On January 25, 2024, the 3rd Annual Beacon Awards were presented in New York City to young people residing in the United States who have shown exceptional abilities, vision, and achievement in their professional careers and personal passions. Our honorees are those who have excelled beyond their peers and are not only successful but are also considered influencers and game changers; those who have disrupted business as usual and have transformed the way we perceive their industry or profession.

Learn more here: https://www.eihonors.org/beacon

2018
Knight-Bagehot Fellowship at Columbia Journalism School

The Knight-Bagehot Fellowship at Columbia Journalism School is a program for experienced journalists focused on enhancing their understanding of business and economics, finance, and technology. Fellows spend two semesters at Columbia, taking classes primarily at the Columbia Business School and participating in seminars and dinners with industry leaders. The program is known for its comprehensive and rigorous approach to business journalism training.Learn more here: https://journalism.columbia.edu/kb-fellows

2016
Power Women in FinTech Index Honoree

Recognized in the "Power Women in FinTech Index" for her contributions to financial journalism and influence in alternative investments. Featured as part of a white paper produced in collaboration with the Digital Finance Institute and Carlisle & Gallagher Consulting Group, which spotlighted women driving innovation and bridging the gender gap in financial technology.Learn more here: https://www.swift.com/swift-resource/14226/download

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