About
Derivatives trader and hedge fund founder with deep expertise in volatility, risk management, and investment research.
Experience
- Kai WealthFounder & CIOcurrent2024 β present
- Kai Volatility AdvisorsFounder & CIOcurrent2021 β present
- Aegea CapitalFounder and Sr. Managing Partner2011 β 2021Greater Chicago Area
- Precision Capital LLCFounder and Managing Partner2006 β 2011
Education
- Northwestern University - Kellogg School of ManagementMBA, Management2002 β 2006
- Rice UniversityBachelors1995 β 1999
- Phillips AcademyPreparatory School1992 β 1995
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.
Same school
Also attended Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management521
Jenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaAndy FligelSenior Managing Director at Intel CapitalDavid Clark GuillermoInvestments at Impact America FundGiuseppe DonvitoPartner at P101 VenturesAntonio TurroniOperating Advisor at P101 VenturesJon TurowVenture Partner at Madrona Venture Group
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Also attended Rice University92
Abigail JohnsonPartner, Chief Operating Officer at Sapphire VenturesEdi DanalacheSenior Associate at Scale Venture PartnersJim BridenstineManaging Partner, Artemis Group at Cortado VenturesPatrick OkoraforDirector of Finance at Mercury FundSharon KedarCo-Founder, Partner at Northpond VenturesMartin ScottSenior Technical Advisor at Samsung Catalyst Fund
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Shared employers
Also worked at Kai Volatility Advisors1
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Dorien Nunez
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Eric Rosen
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Josh Yelen
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