James Altucher is an American entrepreneur, investor, author, and podcaster who has founded or co-founded over 20 companies, including the financial social network StockPickr. He is the author of more than 20 books, including the bestsellers Choose Yourself and The Power of No, and hosts The James Altucher Show.

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Nationality: American
Residence: New York City, NY
Occupation: Entrepreneur, Investor, Author, Podcaster
Known For: Entrepreneurship, the Choose Yourself philosophy, podcasting, cryptocurrency advocacy, and being a National Chess Master.
Accolades: His book Choose Yourself was ranked the #2 Best Business Book of All Time by USA Today in 2014 and reached #1 on The Wall Street Journal bestseller list. His financial social network, StockPickr, was named one of Time Magazine's 50 Best Websites of 2007. He was ranked #4 on LinkedIn's Top Voices list in 2015 and recognized as a Tech Visionary of the Decade by Paradigm Press in 2026.
Education: Cornell University (Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, 1989); Carnegie Mellon University (Doctoral student in Computer Science).
Website: https://jamesaltucher.com/

James Altucher

James Altucher is a prominent American entrepreneur, investor, author, and technology strategist known for his influence at the intersection of innovation and financial markets. [1][2][6] He has founded or co-founded more than 20 companies, including the financial social network Stockpickr.com. In 2025 and 2026, his leadership expanded into corporate governance with appointments to the Board of Directors of Nuvve Holding Corp. and as a strategic advisor to Upexi, Inc., where he guides digital asset and cryptocurrency treasury strategies. Altucher is a prolific writer who has published over 20 books, including the bestsellers Choose Yourself and The Power of No. He also hosts The James Altucher Show, a podcast with over 70 million downloads featuring interviews with high-profile business leaders and innovators. [6] Recognized in 2026 by Paradigm Press as a Tech Visionary of the Decade, he currently focuses on analyzing transformative trends such as AI 2.0, quantum computing, and the potential public listing of Starlink.

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