James Altucher (born January 22, 1968) is an American hedge-fund manager, author, podcaster and entrepreneur who has founded or cofounded over 20 companies.

[1][2] He has published 20 books and is a contributor to publications including The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal,[3] TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post.

[9] In 1998, Altucher left HBO, sold a company he founded, Reset Inc., for approximately $15 million, and used the proceeds to fund new internet investments.

[11][12] Altucher has said he began this period with $15 million and lost it all in two years, which led him to re-evaluate his approach to both business and life.

[12] During this time, Jim Cramer of TheStreet.com hired him to write about stocks, and Altucher began trading for hedge funds.

"[27] In response to Altucher's piece, Jerry Seinfeld called him "some putz", accused him of "whimpering and whining", and told him to "shut up".