Jim Chanos is a revered figure in the world of portfolio management, known for his expertise in short selling and his pivotal role in uncovering fraud at Enron and WorldCom. Hailing from Milwaukee and a graduate of Yale with an economics degree, Chanos has dedicated over two decades to perfecting his craft. Through his firm Kynikos, which aptly translates to cynic in Greek, Chanos strategically short sells stocks and earns fees based on the performance of his portfolio relative to the market. With an impressive $3-6 billion under his management, Chanos continues to make his mark as a master short seller.