Ray Dalio

Ray Dalio: Principles, Risk, and Building Ideas Meritocracies

Ray Dalio is an American investor, author, and philanthropist best known as the founder of Bridgewater Associates. Over decades he developed a principles-based approach to decision making that emphasizes radical transparency, thoughtful disagreement, and systematic learning from outcomes—ideas he shared in Principles and Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order.

Dalio’s writing blends macroeconomic history, debt cycles, and diversification with organizational culture design. His work encourages individuals and teams to turn mistakes into data, stress-test beliefs, and align on clear principles to navigate uncertainty.