The Billionaire's Apprentice by Anita Raghavan

The Rise of The Indian-American Elite and the Fall of Galleon Hedge Fund

The Leonard Lopate Show | Jun 4, 2013

Anita Raghavan looks at Indian American’s ascent from immigrants to powerbrokers, and the downfall of the $7 billion hedge fund the Galleon Group after its founder, Raj Rajaratnam was charged with insider trading. In The Billionaire’s Apprentice, she tells the story of case against Rajaratnam  and Rajat Gupta, his accomplice and mole.

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