The Business of Financial Markets Data | Matt Ober - Social Leverage (ex-Bloomberg, ex-HF, now VC)

Описание: A rare opportunity to rethink the business of financial market data through Matt Ober's unique perspective as a data scientist at Bloomberg, head of data strategy at hedge funds (Worldquant and Third Point), and venture capitalist with Social Leverage (seed investor in eToro, Robinhood). The conversation will help you understand the expanding role of data in financial services, the strategies employed by hedge funds, and the future of alternative data.

LINKS
Matt Ober on Linkedin:   / obermattj  
Matt's Newsletter: https://www.mattober.co/
Social Leverage: https://www.socialleverage.com/
Initial Data Offering: https://initialdataoffering.com/

📩 George's Investment Management Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3AxnyTY (Free)
🎧 Audio version of the Podcast: https://pod.link/1511595070
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The article from The Terminalist: https://substack.com/@theterminalist/...

This episode was produced by Orama - a video and podcast studio for B2B Brands: https://orama.tv/

ABOUT MATT OBER (GUEST)
Matt is a general partner at Social Leverage. Matt was most recently the Chief Data Scientist at Third Point where he built the data analytics and technology platform used to enhance the firm’s investment capabilities in equity, structured credit, venture capital and cryptocurrency. Prior to joining Third Point, Matt was the Head of Data Strategy at WorldQuant and part of the WorldQuant Ventures founding team focused on private investments in fintech, data, and technology companies. As an active angel investor for over 10 years, Matt brings his data and analytics expertise to each company with whom he partners. Matt holds a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation and sits on the board of governors for his alma mater, California State University Chico.
ABOUT THE INVESTOLOGY PODCAST
A podcast that helps you think about critical topics and principles of investment management. Each episode explores the technology, mythology, psychology, and narratology of investment management through interviews with acclaimed authors, innovative startup founders, and industry pioneers.
ABOUT GEORGE ALIFERIS (HOST)
Ex-financial markets sales : Natixis, Deutsche Bank, Invesco (Source), covering alternative investments, derivatives, ETFs on a mission to find new ways to deliver better outcomes for investors.
Founder of Orama a podcast and video agency working with the finance industry
CAIA Charterholder (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association)
Masters from HEC, Paris & UTDT, Buenos AiresGreek, French, UK-based (Brighton); Likes to swim, ski, surf; Dad x2

George Aliferis on Linkedin:   / george-aliferis-caia-60078312  

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 A unique data perspective
01:07 Matt Ober's Career Journey
01:42 Hedge Fund Experience and Data Strategy
03:51 Venture Capital and Social Leverage
05:15 The Importance of Data Quality
06:37 Understanding the Data Value Chain
10:01 StockTwits and Community Data
14:54 Alternative Data and Its Expansion
16:16 Revenue Opportunities from Data
19:11 The Value of Informational Edges in Data
20:44 AI and Data Processing in Finance
24:30 Branding and Marketing in Data Companies
29:36 The Future of Data in Investment Management
37:32 The Role of Hedge Funds in Modern Portfolios