Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry Matthew Granade – Inside Data Science at Point72 (First Meeting, EP.22)
Aug 3, 2020
Matthew Granade, Chief Market Intelligence Officer at Point72 and Managing Partner of Point72 Ventures, shares his fascinating journey from Bridgewater to data science entrepreneurship. He discusses merging data and human insight to enhance investment strategies at Point72, including the launch of Hyperscale, focused on AI startups. Matthew also emphasizes the challenges of scaling research in high-performing teams and the importance of collaboration. Personal anecdotes reveal his hobbies and life lessons, showcasing his multifaceted approach to investment and entrepreneurship.
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From Journalism to Investing
- Matthew Granade, initially focused on journalism, became president of the Harvard newspaper.
- He later worked at McKinsey and developed interests in macroeconomics, investing, and negotiating.
Bridgewater and Scaling Research
- Granade's investment journey began at Bridgewater, focusing on macro investing due to his lack of prior training.
- At Bridgewater, he transitioned into research, eventually co-leading the department with Greg Jensen.
Optimizing Research
- Scaling research involves optimizing for top researchers' time, similar to an operating room setup.
- This maximizes their impact by structuring roles and having necessary skill sets available.