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.
In this episode of the QuantSpeak podcast, Dan Tudball is joined by Emanuel Derman. They explore Derman’s transition from physics to finance, his influential work on financial models like Black-Derman-Toy and Derman-Kani, and his collaboration with Fisher Black. Derman also gives insight into the integration of science and finance, and shares a sneak peek of his memoir, “Brief Hours and Weeks: My Life as a Capetonian”.
In this episode of the QuantSpeak podcast, Dan Tudball is joined by Aaron Brown. They discuss the parallels between finance and poker, the decision-making skills shared by high-stakes finance professionals and poker players, and how an understanding of probability and risk is essential in both fields. Brown also shares his career journey, the evolution of both industries, and the significance of community and knowledge-sharing for success.
In this episode of the QuantSpeak podcast, Dan Tudball is joined by CQF Program Founder, Dr. Paul Wilmott, for a 2023 round-up. Delve into the latest AI advancements, quantum computing thoughts, and Dr. Wilmott’s new mission to make quant finance accessible to teens. Plus, discover which quant Dr. Wilmott would pick as a desert island companion.
In this episode of the QuantSpeak podcast, Dan Tudball is joined by Dr. Araceli Venegas-Gomez. Araceli discusses the ways in which quantum computing could affect the future of the finance industry, how different industries are starting to adopt quantum methods, and her own career path from aeronautical engineering into quant finance.
In this episode of the QuantSpeak podcast, Dan Tudball is joined by Dr. Matthias Arnsdorf. Matthias discusses capital valuation adjustments and the challenges they face in the current economic climate, the importance of communication skills as a quant, and more.
In this episode of the QuantSpeak podcast, Dan Tudball is joined by Dr. Jörg Kienitz. Jörg discusses the topic of his upcoming talk at the Black-Scholes 50th Anniversary Conference, the role that Open Source Software played in his recent paper, the importance of C++, and more.
QuantSpeak podcast host, Dan Tudball is joined by Dr. Grant Fuller, CEO and Founder of Irithmics. Dr. Fuller discusses the latest advancements in vicarious risk and if the finance industry is fully sold on AI.
In this episode of the QuantSpeak podcast, we look ahead to the 2023 Portfolio Management Conference with Renee Yao, Founder of Neo Ivy Capital Management, who will be participating in a panel discussion at the conference.
Renee discusses the issues of explainable machine learning within portfolio management, the takeaways we can expect from the conference’s panel discussion, the rise of machine learning, and Renee’s own career path through quant finance.
In this episode of the QuantSpeak podcast, Dan Tudball is joined by Professor Aaron Yoon of the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. Aaron discusses how he first became interested in the ESG space, his philosophy on stock price and shareholder value, and why he decided to choose a career in academia.
