About
Derivatives trader and hedge fund founder with deep expertise in volatility, risk management, and investment research.
Experience
- Kai WealthFounder & CIOcurrent2024 — present
- Kai Volatility AdvisorsFounder & CIOcurrent2021 — present
- Aegea CapitalFounder and Sr. Managing Partner2011 — 2021Greater Chicago Area
- Precision Capital LLCFounder and Managing Partner2006 — 2011
Skills & more
Trading23Equities25Derivatives20Hedge Funds42Options15Investments10Alternative Investments19Portfolio Management8Risk Management6Fixed Income5Hedging4Asset Management20
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Capital MarketsEmerging MarketsInvestment BankingPrivate EquitySecuritiesTrading SystemsValuationFinancial ModelingFinancial MarketsElectronic TradingEquity DerivativesDue DiligenceFrom Cem's professional profile.
Colleagues at New Leaf Invest
Andrew Harrison
Advisory Board at New Leaf Invest
Andy Ballester
Tech Guru at New Leaf Invest
Carl Toriello
Advisory Board Director at New Leaf Invest
Dax Rodriguez
Advisory Board at New Leaf Invest
Dorien Nunez
Advisory Board at New Leaf Invest
Eric Rosen
Economic Advisor at New Leaf Invest
Josh Yelen
Partner at New Leaf Invest
Julie Bevacqua
Chief Platform Officer & Partner at New Leaf Invest
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Cem Karsan?
- Derivatives trader and hedge fund founder with deep expertise in volatility, risk management, and investment research.
- Where does Cem Karsan work?
- Cem Karsan is Advisory Board at New Leaf Invest.
- Where did Cem Karsan go to school?
- Cem Karsan studied at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (MBA, Management); Rice University (Bachelors); Phillips Academy (Preparatory School).
Same school
Also attended Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management726
Jenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaKunal BahlCo-founder of Snapdeal; co-founder of Titan CapitalCristina JunqueiraCo-founder of NubankAndy FligelSenior Managing Director at Intel CapitalDavid Clark GuillermoInvestments at Impact America FundGiuseppe DonvitoPartner at P101 Ventures
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Also attended Rice University161
Brian ArmstrongCo-founder & CEO of CoinbaseAbigail JohnsonPartner, Chief Operating Officer at Sapphire VenturesEdi DanalacheSenior Associate at Scale Venture PartnersJim BridenstineManaging Partner, Artemis Group at Cortado VenturesNicolette HoffmannSenior Associate at JMI EquityCatie MerrickDirector, Executive Talent Network at JMI Equity
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