Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry Jason Karp – From Hedge Funds to Health and Wellness at HumanCo (First Meeting, EP.12)
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Nov 11, 2019 
Jason Karp, the Founder and CEO of HumanCo, shares his remarkable journey from hedge fund success to health and wellness entrepreneurship. He discusses his battles with an autoimmune disease that inspired the creation of Hu Kitchen and the mission behind HumanCo to promote cleaner living. Karp delves into unique investment strategies using data and AI, the positive aspects of cannabis vaporization, and his insight on the hedge fund industry's evolution. His story emphasizes the importance of health and the drive to innovate in the food sector.
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Judgment over Quant
- Jason Karp realized that his strength wasn't in quantitative skills, but in judgment and emotional discipline.
- He pivoted to a more fundamental approach, using data and systems to enhance his decision-making.
Process Over Outcome
- Use checklists, even if you believe in your memory or intelligence.
- Respect process over outcome; good process prepares you for various situations.
Poker as a Training Tool
- Jason Karp trained his team in poker to illustrate decision-making principles.
- Poker teaches process over outcome, money management, and dealing with uncontrollable circumstances.
