From Trader to Hedge Fund Manager

This chapter reflects on the speaker's transformative journey at SAC Capital, highlighting essential lessons in investment philosophy and the shift towards long-term strategies. It chronicles their evolution from a portfolio manager to launching their own fund, Turbillon, while addressing personal challenges like mental health amid professional success. Ultimately, the discussion sheds light on the complexities of hedge fund management and the industry's evolving landscape.

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In today's show, Trey Lockerbie is joined by Jason Karp. Jason has had an incredible career, starting as a quant at major hedge funds like SAC Capital, under billionaire Steve Cohen, as well as Carlson Capital, where he became the Co-Chief Investment Officer. He then moved on to start his own fund, Tourbillon Capital, which at its peak managed over $4 Billion in AUM.

Along the way, he helped his family start a successful company called Hu, most known for its chocolate bars, which was recently sold to Mondelez. For his next act, he has now founded HumanCo, which focuses on providing permanent capital to health and wellness brands, as well the launch of a recent SPAC or Special Purpose Acquisition Company.

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The view from the mountain top
Opportunities in health and wellness
What is a SPAC and why they are so popular at the moment

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