Daniel Loeb is an American investor and hedge fund manager, best known for founding Third Point LLC, a prominent investment firm. He has gained recognition for his activist investing approach, where he buys significant stakes in companies to influence their management and strategic direction. Loeb was born on December 18, 1961, in Santa Monica, California. He graduated from Columbia University and began his career in finance at Goldman Sachs. Over the years, he has been involved in various high-profile investments and has made headlines for his outspoken views on corporate governance.