Abraham Thomas

Join Abraham Thomas, co-founder of Quandl and a pioneer in alternative data, as he shares his incredible journey from experiencing war in Kuwait to thriving in the hedge fund world in Japan. He discusses the resilience gained from overcoming adversity and its impact on hiring practices. Discover how Quandl was born from the frustration over data accessibility, leading to innovative models that transformed financial data provisioning. Abraham also reflects on the future of alternative data and its growing significance in modern investing.

Abraham Thomas, co-founder of Quandl and a seasoned angel investor, returns to discuss the seismic shifts AI and large language models bring to alternative data and hedge funds. He dives into how these technologies could reshape investment strategies, pinpointing potential winners and losers in the process. Abraham shares his journey as an angel investor, emphasizing data proliferation's impact on business models and the nuances of leadership in an AI-enhanced finance world. He also explores the future of alternative data sourcing and its implications for market players.