Adventure Capital: Tom Morgan interviews Jim O'Shaughnessy

O'Shaughnessy Ventures (OSV) represents a shift toward open-ended patronage, prioritizing human-centric innovation over traditional institutional constraints. By providing no-strings-attached fellowships, OSV identifies and supports "heretical" thinkers and creative geniuses who fall outside the rigid, dogmatic structures of mainstream science and industry. This approach leverages AI as a collaborative tool—a "senator model"—to amplify human creativity rather than replace it. The philosophy centers on the belief that reality is malleable and shaped by the stories we tell; therefore, fostering optimistic, hero-journey narratives can trigger a positive phase shift in society. By acting as a modern-day Medici, OSV creates a focal point for talent, demonstrating that self-interest and altruism converge when individuals are empowered to pursue their passions without the burden of prescriptive, top-down agendas.