Bridging Theory and Practice: Carol Alexander's Quant Finance Journey

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Bridging Theory and Practice: Carol Alexander’s Quant Finance Journey

Professor Carol Alexander discusses her quant finance journey, cryptocurrencies, and Exponential Science Foundation work.

Wednesday 4 December 2024

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Podcast Description

In this episode of the QuantSpeak podcast, Dan Tudball is joined by Professor Carol Alexander. They delve into Professor Alexander’s extensive experience in both academia and industry, and her fascinating journey in the field of quantitative finance. The conversation also touches on her interest in cryptocurrencies, her ongoing work at the Exponential Science Foundation, and more.

Topics & Timestamps

[00:00 - 01:09] Intro, Guest Introduction, and Dual Worlds of Academia & Industry

[01:09 - 03:00] Early Life, Education, and Mathematical Origins

[03:00 - 05:02] Career Beginnings, City Experience, and Pivot to Academia

[05:02 - 07:09] Turning Point: 1987 Crash, Single Parenthood, and Eye-Opening Realizations

[07:09 - 10:21] Early Quant Work, Conferences, and Systemic Risk

[10:21 - 13:13] Econometrics, Toolbox Mentality, and AI Parallels

[13:13 - 16:11] Crypto, GenAI, Fraud, and the Evolution of Research Interests

[16:11 - 18:44] Algorithmics, Vision for Open Risk, and Sell Side/Buy Side Shift

[18:44 - 27:28] Rise of Machine Learning, Data Paradigm, Industry-Academia Trends

[27:28 - 40:26] Current Crypto/DeFi Landscape, Regulation, Blockchain’s Potential, and Education Mission.

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