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Naomi Pilosof IonitaunlockedJason: together at Northwestern University (2000–2003)
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About
Jason Trost is the founder and CEO of Smarkets, a prediction market exchange he established in 2008, which reports over $1 billion in annual volume, more than 1 million customers, and a team of over 100 across London, the US, and Europe. Prior to Smarkets, he developed software at UBS for a fund-of-hedge-funds platform. He holds a degree in Computer Science from Northwestern University and is based in London.
Founder at Smarkets
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Experience
- SmarketsFounder and CEOcurrent2007 — presentLondon
- Hanson Applied SciencesFoundercurrent2013 — presentLondon / Malta
- UBSAnalyst2005 — 2007Chicago / Stamford
- DescipherFounder2001 — 2005Chicago
- Great Point Capital LLCEquities Trader2003 — 2004Chicago
- Northwestern University Computer Science DepartmentResearch Programmer2001 — 2002Evanston
- Youth For UnderstandingExchange Student1998 — 1999
Skills & more
Prediction MarketsMarket MicrostructureAlgorithmic TradingOnline MarketplaceStart-up LeadershipProduct StrategyRegulatory StrategyLiquidity SolutionsMarket DesignElectronic TradingRust (Programming Language)Python (Programming Language)
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FinTechLanguages French · German
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jason Trost?
- Jason Trost is the founder and CEO of Smarkets, a prediction market exchange he established in 2008, which reports over $1 billion in annual volume, more than 1 million customers, and a team of over 100 across London, the US, and Europe. Prior to Smarkets, he developed software at UBS for a fund-of-hedge-funds platform. He holds a degree in Computer Science from Northwestern University and is based in London.
- Where does Jason Trost work?
- Jason Trost is Founder of Smarkets.
- What companies did Jason Trost found?
- Jason Trost founded Smarkets.
- Where did Jason Trost go to school?
- Jason Trost studied at Northwestern University (BA, Computer Science).
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Northwestern University mafia238
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Osman KhanMSEFounded Paddle 8 +3Chris SchuhDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded Xtalic +2Paulo FontesExecutive Program, Business & Management for Transplant LeadershipFounded UPMC +2Jeff HinckBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Vertical Insure +1Shelby ClarkBSFounded RelayRides +1Jeffrey LiuBachelor of Science - BSFounded Guavapass +1
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UBS mafia80
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
David SchilanskyM&A associateFounded One Biosciences +2Tatsuro KoyamaExecutive DirectorFounded Pocket Menu +1Vlad IlyushchenkoCash Equities Order Management DeveloperFounded QuestDB +1Kevin ZhangWealth Management InternFounded Cohesive +1Shiliang TangElectronic Volatility Trading (Proprietary Trading Group)Founded Monarq +1Darwish GaniInvestment Banking Summer AnalystFounded Openborder +1
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Same school
Also attended Northwestern University589
Mikowai AshwillInvestor at Spark CapitalNaomi Pilosof IonitaBoard Partner at Menlo VenturesEric OngInvestor at LightbankBill PescatelloInvestor at LightbankScott JacobsonManaging Director at Madrona Venture GroupAnna WangAssociate at March Capital Partners
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Shared employers
Also worked at Smarkets7
Scott FeldmanInvestor at Susquehanna Growth EquityJason WolfeInvestor at Susquehanna Growth EquityRobert DigheroFounding Partner at Passion CapitalVicente VentoInvestor at DTCPAlex WangCTO at ClarenAIJames DewarCEO at Scarlet
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Also worked at UBS1,011
Vlad YatsenkoCo-founder & CTO of RevolutJen WangDeal Operations Manager at Felicis VenturesMartin MignotInvestor at Index VenturesBirgitteInvestor at InvestinorSauvanne Saint-LégerInvestor at DaphniElena PantaziPartner & Head of Platform at Northzone
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