Epsilon Theory Podcast The Intentional Investor #28: Brent Kochuba
Apr 30, 2025
Brent Kochuba, founder of SpotGamma, shares his fascinating journey from network administrator to options trading expert. He discusses the challenges of navigating market volatility and the roles of luck and innovation in success. With humor, he reflects on quirky banking culture and the personal risks he took during his entrepreneurial endeavors. Listeners will enjoy his insights on how family influences and career pivots shaped his investment strategies, as well as a lighthearted nod to the art of meme culture stemming from trading phenomena.
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Growing Up in Dog Breeding Culture
- Brent Kochuba grew up around dog breeding and showing, learning the complex politics and culture early on.
- His mother was a best in show dog breeder, which influenced Brent's insight into niche, dedicated communities.
Missing Internet's Future Impact
- College offered technical skills but lacked foresight on the Internet becoming essential in life and business.
- Brent reflects society and education often underestimate the long-term impact of new technologies like the internet and AI.
From Network Admin to Trading Desk
- Brent started as a network admin, managing university networks and security related to Napster-era file sharing.
- This technical start unexpectedly led to a junior trading role in programmatic trading at a small hedge fund.