Early Life and Education of David Einhorn (hedge fund manager): A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 14, 2025

An overview of the childhood and early education of David Einhorn (hedge fund manager), highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

David Einhorn is an American hedge fund manager, investor, and amateur poker player. He is the founder and president of Greenlight Capital, a value-oriented hedge fund employing long-short strategies. Einhorn is known for his value investing approach and public short positions, often taking activist stances against companies he believes are overvalued or poorly managed. His investment strategies and market commentary are closely followed in the financial world.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles

November 20, 1968: David Einhorn Born

On November 20, 1968, David M. Einhorn, an American investor, hedge fund manager, and amateur poker player, was born.

1987: Graduated from Nicolet High School

In 1987, David Einhorn graduated from Nicolet High School in Glendale, Wisconsin.

1991: Graduated from Cornell University

In 1991, David Einhorn graduated summa cum laude from Cornell University with a B.A. in government from the College of Arts and Sciences.

1993: Marriage to Cheryl Strauss

In 1993, Einhorn married Cheryl Strauss, a financial reporter and media consultant.

2005: Greenlight Donated to Tomorrows Children's Fund

In 2005, Greenlight donated $1 million to Tomorrows Children's Fund.

2006: Donated Poker Winnings

In 2006, Einhorn donated his poker winnings (over $650,000) to the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

2006: Finished 18th in World Series of Poker Main Event

In 2006, Einhorn finished 18th in the 2006 World Series of Poker Main Event, winning $659,730.

2009: Greenlight Capital Donates Allied Capital Profits

In the spring of 2009, Greenlight Capital donated all of the general partner's profits from the shorting of Allied Capital stock (an additional $6 million - Greenlight already donated $1 million in 2005 to Tomorrows Children's Fund - to make a total of $7 million) to three organizations.