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Renaissance Technologies as proto-AI hedge fund: weak-signal ML decades early, hidden to preserve alpha

2025-12-15 · 10 company · 8 thematic

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michael lewis

Bestselling author known for narrative nonfiction on finance, sports, and technology; Princeton alum; bought Berkshire Hathaway in 2008 crisis; minor owner of IPL's Rajasthan Royals; deep student of creative process and collaboration.

david rosenthal

Co-host of Acquired, focusing on company histories and strategic analysis. Former investment banker with media/tech coverage. Co-leads Acquired's research on NFL, NBA, IPL and sports betting dynamics.

ben gilbert

Co-host of Acquired, a podcast analyzing great companies' histories and playbooks. Leads research on sports business models, media rights, and technology investing. Involved in Acquired's LP program and early-stage investments.

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