Matt Ober
General Partner at Social Leverage with a background as Chief Data Scientist at Third Point and Head of Data Strategy at WorldQuant; focuses on data-driven investing, alternative data, and fintech/vertical SaaS investments.
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Dec 30, 2025 • 60min
Investing Data is Evolving: AI, The Degenerate Economy & More | Matt Ober | Social Leverage
Matt Ober, General Partner at Social Leverage, brings a wealth of expertise as a former Chief Data Scientist at Third Point. He dives into how AI is revolutionizing data-driven investing, with insights on the commoditization of alternative datasets. The conversation highlights niche data value, the competitive landscape with AI-native startups, and the emerging 'degenerate economy' of sports and prediction markets. He also shares Social Leverage's unique seed-stage strategies and the evolution of data pricing in the venture capital world.
Dec 30, 2025 • 60min
From Quant to VC: Data Driven Investing in Public & Private Markets | Matt Ober | Social Leverage
Matt Ober, General Partner at Social Leverage and former Chief Data Scientist at Third Point, dives into the evolving data economy and the impact of AI on investment strategies. He discusses how AI is reshaping data pricing and highlights the emergence of new data sources in the so-called 'degenerate economy.' Ober compares the agility of AI-native firms with traditional incumbents and explains how Social Leverage utilizes data to enhance seed-stage investments. He also shares insights on prediction markets and the commoditization of alternative data.
