EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 28 MIN
How Hedge Funds Use AI to Turn Data Overload into Investment Edge
from Momentum: Where FinTech Meets AI with Stan Altshuller · host Stan Altshller
In this episode of Momentum: Where FinTech Meets AI, Stan Altshuller sits down with Ashutosh Agarwal, CEO of Matterfact, to explore how AI is transforming hedge fund research, workflows, and the pursuit of alpha. Drawing from his experience at Millennium and Google, Ashutosh explains why the real power of AI is not just automation - it’s uncovering insights that investment teams would otherwise miss. They discuss AI prompting, workflow design, the rise of podcasts as an investment research source, and how smaller funds can now access capabilities once reserved for the largest institutions. If you’re looking to build smarter research workflows, improve decision-making, and stay competitive in an AI-driven investment landscape, this episode delivers practical strategies you can apply immediately. Key Moments: 04:47 Origin of the SaaS idea 08:15 Common mistakes in AI prompting 10:19 AI's current limitations and needs 12:46 Using AI for car inventory analysis 18:05 Industry discussions and market trends 20:53 Understanding current AI capabilities 25:16 Final thoughts on empowering ideas 25:53 Ken Griffin impressed by AI system About the guest : Ashutosh Agarwal is the CEO of Matterfact and a former quant at Millennium and tech lead at Google. He focuses on building AI-powered tools that help investment professionals uncover deeper insights, improve research workflows, and generate alpha more efficiently. How to connect Ashutosh : https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashutoshagwl/ About the host : Stan Altshuller is a leading figure at the intersection of fintech and artificial intelligence. As an investor, founder, and advisor, he has collaborated with some of the world’s top hedge funds, asset managers, and data companies, helping them leverage technology for smarter decision-making and growth. Stan hosts the Momentum podcast, where each week he shares practical AI strategies designed to help financial professionals cut through the noise, beat data overload, and build intelligent, data-driven workflows. With a passion for exploring what’s next in finance, Stan empowers his audience to stay ahead of the curve by turning ideas into actionable results. Connect Stan : LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanalt/ Website www.acadia.im
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In this episode of Momentum: Where FinTech Meets AI, Stan Altshuller sits down with Ashutosh Agarwal, CEO of Matterfact, to explore how AI is transforming hedge fund research, workflows, and the pursuit of alpha. Drawing from his experience at Millennium and Google, Ashutosh explains why the real power of AI is not just automation - it’s uncovering insights that investment teams would otherwise miss. They discuss AI prompting, workflow design, the rise of podcasts as an investment research source, and how smaller funds can now access capabilities once reserved for the largest institutions. If you’re looking to build smarter research workflows, improve decision-making, and stay competitive in an AI-driven investment landscape, this episode delivers practical strategies you can apply immediately. Key Moments: 04:47 Origin of the SaaS idea 08:15 Common mistakes in AI prompting 10:19 AI's current limitations and needs 12:46 Using AI for car inventory analysis 18:05 Industry discussions and market trends 20:53 Understanding current AI capabilities 25:16 Final thoughts on empowering ideas 25:53 Ken Griffin impressed by AI system About the guest : Ashutosh Agarwal is the CEO of Matterfact and a former quant at Millennium and tech lead at Google. He focuses on building AI-powered tools that help investment professionals uncover deeper insights, improve research workflows, and generate alpha more efficiently. How to connect Ashutosh : https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashutoshagwl/ About the host : Stan Altshuller is a leading figure at the intersection of fintech and artificial intelligence. As an investor, founder, and advisor, he has collaborated with some of the world’s top hedge funds, asset managers, and data companies, helping them leverage technology for smarter decision-making and growth. Stan hosts the Momentum podcast, where each week he shares practical AI strategies designed to help financial professionals cut through the noise, beat data overload, and build intelligent, data-driven workflows. With a passion for exploring what’s next in finance, Stan empowers his audience to stay ahead of the curve by turning ideas into actionable results. Connect Stan : LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanalt/ Website www.acadia.im
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