Gappy Paleologo

In this episode of the Money Stuff Podcast, Matt Levine and Katie Greifeld interview Giuseppe "Gappy" Paleologo, a quantitative researcher, about his career, gardening leave, and the world of quantitative investing. They discuss the role of creativity and genuine interest in quant careers, the relevance of different academic backgrounds, and the nature of factor models. The conversation explores the impact of large hedge funds on market efficiency, the potential for factors to "die," and the evolving role of AI in finance, touching on liquidity provision, price discovery, and the cultural differences between those focused on information versus arbitrage.