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Philippe Laffont

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Philippe Laffont — full AI read

Philippe Laffont — Founder, Coatue Management (United States) — ranks #195/635 on the Power & Influence Index (53.3). Greatest lever: Entrenchment / tenure (78.0, Strong). Entrenchment 78/100; net worth $7bn.

Role
Founder, Coatue Management
Country
United States
Category
Investor/financier
Net worth / capital
$7bn
Controls
Tech crossover fund, major AI lab investor (OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI)

Dimension read

DimensionValueStandingWhat a high vs low value means — and where Philippe Laffont sits
PII Power & Influence (PII)53.3Moderate · #195/635Mid-pack. High would mean near the apex of civilizational influence; low would mean lower relative influence within this elite set.
▲ high: near the apex of civilizational influence  ·  ▼ low: lower relative influence within this elite set
Economic power Economic power68.0Strong · #190/635High here — controls vast wealth and companies.
▲ high: controls vast wealth and companies  ·  ▼ low: limited economic control
Political power Political power34.0Developing · #505/635Low here — little formal political power.
▲ high: commands states, law or policy  ·  ▼ low: little formal political power
AI power AI power72.0Strong · #99/635High here — shapes or controls the trajectory of AI.
▲ high: shapes or controls the trajectory of AI  ·  ▼ low: limited sway over AI's direction
Platform reach Platform reach42.0Developing · #434/635Low here — limited direct reach.
▲ high: commands a vast audience or network  ·  ▼ low: limited direct reach
Institutional control Institutional control66.0Moderate · #331/635Mid-pack. High would mean controls pivotal institutions and capital; low would mean limited institutional control.
▲ high: controls pivotal institutions and capital  ·  ▼ low: limited institutional control
Entrenchment / tenure Entrenchment / tenure78.0Strong · #95/635High here — power is locked in (indefinite or controlling stake).
▲ high: power is locked in (indefinite or controlling stake)  ·  ▼ low: power is contingent — term-limited or contestable

Strengths

  • Entrenchment / tenure (78.0, Strong) — power is locked in (indefinite or controlling stake).
  • AI power (72.0, Strong) — shapes or controls the trajectory of AI.
  • Economic power (68.0, Strong) — controls vast wealth and companies.

Risk factors

  • Significant but balanced influence with no single dominant lever.
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