Watch Billionaire Michael Platt Tell Cabbie About His Wealth

Watch Billionaire Michael Platt Tell Cabbie About His Wealth

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The transcript discusses billionaire hedge fund manager Michael Platt, who is known for his wealth and achievements in finance. During a taxi ride in New York, Platt engages in a conversation with Manny, a self-proclaimed 'cabbie to the stars.' Platt, who runs Bluecrest Capital Management, was ranked as the fifth highest-earning fund manager by Bloomberg. The conversation was part of a spoof interview, where Platt was described as generous, especially after boasting about his financial success.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was driving the taxi in which Michael Platt discussed his wealth?

Alex, the famous driver

Sam, the New York driver

Manny, the self-proclaimed 'cabbie to the stars'

John, the cabbie

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Michael Platt claim about his earnings in the finance world?

He is the second highest earner

He is the highest earning person in finance

He is among the top ten earners

He is the lowest earning billionaire

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company does Michael Platt run?

JP Morgan

Goldman Sachs

Morgan Stanley

Bluecrest Capital Management

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Bloomberg, what was Michael Platt's rank among fund managers?

First

Third

Fifth

Tenth

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the taxi driver describe Michael Platt after the interview?

Not talkative

Very generous

Quite rude

Very stingy