Why Smart Investors Stop Trying to Beat the Market, with Alexander Bikeyev – Ways to Wealth EP142

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Alexander Bikeyev!Alexander shares his journey from corporate finance and financial modelling into biotech, machine learning, and entrepreneurship. After years of building models, working in audit, and pursuing algorithmic trading, he explains why he walked away from trying to beat the market and instead focused on solving real world problems.They explore the limits of forecasting, why most projections are inherently flawed, and how professionals build “reasonable” forecasts using external data, scenario analysis, and judgement. Alexander also breaks down his experience building products versus solutions and why understanding the customer journey matters more than the technology itself.The conversation dives into the rapid pace of change in software and AI, the shifting role of sales, and why human involvement remains critical in both biotech and machine learning. Alexander also reflects on career pivots, meaning in work, and what it takes to transition into a completely new industry later in life.Check out Alexander’s LinkedIn here.#waystowealth #entrepreneurship #machinelearning #biotech #investing #startups #careergrowth