As investors race to identify the next big winners in the AI boom, standing out requires more than just spotting the next breakthrough. Michael Buckley, managing director and head of equities at investment firm Duquesne Family Office, says young investors often overlook the fundamentals of corporate finance. In the age of AI, that could give them an edge.
Buckley has built a diverse investing résumé. He’s worked across private equity, venture capital, and public equities—and his early days in debt and credit helped set him apart. Right after graduating from Harvard, Buckley learned the ropes of accounting and corporate finance at Sankaty Advisors, the now-renamed credit arm of private equity giant Bain Capital. With credit as…
