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David Tepper is a hedge fund manager and businessperson. David Tepper was born on September 11, 1957 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. That works out to 68 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Peabody High School and University of Pittsburgh. Awards on record include honorary doctor of Carnegie-Mellon University.
My Take
What fascinates me about David Tepper is the arc: a kid from blue-collar Pittsburgh who became one of the most feared hedge fund minds alive, then poured that fortune back into sports as owner of the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC. Most billionaires hide; Tepper bought a stage. I read his Appaloosa success as cold, contrarian conviction, but his loyalty to the University of Pittsburgh, which named him an honorary doctor, hints at a man who never forgot where he started. That tension between ruthless trader and sentimental hometown patron is exactly what makes him worth watching.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Tepper
- Name (Japanese)
- デビッド・テッパー
- Reading
- でびっど・てっぱー
- Born
- September 11, 1957 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rooster
- Origin
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Occupation
- hedge fund manager / businessperson
2. Background
- High school
- Peabody High School
- University
- University of Pittsburgh
Awards & achievements
- honorary doctor of Carnegie-Mellon University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was David Tepper born?
Born September 11, 1957 (age 68).
Where is David Tepper from?
David Tepper is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does David Tepper do?
David Tepper works as hedge fund manager, businessperson.
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