Michael Friedman is an American financier and co-founder of Singer & Friedman, which later evolved into the prominent hedge fund Elliott Management Corporation. His contributions to the financial sector were significant in the establishment and growth of what became a major player in activist investing and asset management under Paul Singer's leadership. Friedman exemplifies the networks of influence in global finance during the late 20th century, though specific details about his early life, education, personal background, subsequent career, financial holdings, and direct role in Elliott Management's later high-profile activities remain scarce, suggesting he maintained a low public profile after the firm's transition.