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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying math that powers modern machine learning to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives, even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

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Created by Professor Patrick Zoro The podcast aims to capture the latest trends in Data analytics, Asset Management, Blockchain, Risk Management. Patrick Zoro is also the program manager of the Master of Financial Engineering program at Lehigh University https://cbe.lehigh.edu/academics/graduate/master-analytical-finance

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The Trump Tariffs (part 2) 35:30

21 days ago35:30

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Professor Salas comes back to the podcast to provide an update on the "Trump" Tariffs. Salas is the author of peer reviewed research on Tariffs. The discussion starts with the previous Trump Tariffs on China, then the impending Tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada are addressed in a lively discussion. https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-z-08bb5b5a/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/lehigh-master-in-financial-engineering/…

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The Impending Tariffs on China-Mexico-Canada 51:21

22 days ago51:21

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Discussion with Professor Salas on the impending "Trump" Tariffs. Salas is the author of peer reviewed research on Tariffs. The discussion starts with the previous Trump Tariffs on China, then the impending Tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada are addressed in a lively discussion.

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Corporate Material Event Sequences with LLMs 32:37

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Professor zoro’s guests discussed the project they have been working on since 2024: Corporate Material Event Sequences with LLMs3 and associated sentiment scores (Historical and Real-Time with Forecasts). https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-z-08bb5b5a/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/lehigh-master-in-financial-engineering/ Lehigh MFEs shared their experience and views on LLMs and Deepseek with Professor Zoro who manages Lehigh MFE program: https://business.lehigh.edu/academics/graduate/masters-programs/ms-financial-engineering Fathmat Bakayoko is a MFE, working on extracting insights from SEC 8-K filings using language models and exploring crypto compliance. www.linkedin.com/in/fathmat-samira-bakayoko-30715024a. " Nicholas Wagner is a MFE co-founded lab automation company Opentrons Labworks and works on blending quantitative finance with Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Models (LLMs). He sees these emerging technologies as catalysts for data-driven breakthroughs in capital markets. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-wagner-b7b743229/ Hariom Tastat is an MFE and Experienced quant and leader with expertise in the areas of quantitative research, financial AI/machine learning and derivative pricing. Co-author of the book “Machine Learning and Data Science Blueprints for Finance”. Website: https://htatsat.com/…

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Accounting and AI 42:22

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Professor Zoro speaks with the CEO of Safebooks AI about accounting and AI. https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-z-08bb5b5a/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/lehigh-master-in-financial-engineering/ Safebooks.ai is the first AI-powered financial data governance platform built for finance teams who demand accuracy, trust, and speed. It seamlessly integrates with all systems in the Office of the CFO such as ERPs, CRMs, billing systems, banks, AP systems, payroll, and more, unifying data from these sources into a centralized financial data warehouse. By ensuring 100% financial data coverage without sampling, Safebooks delivers real-time insights, automated controls and cross systems reconciliations, and fraud detection to help organizations eliminate errors, accelerate month end close, and stay audit ready. With seamless integration and complete visibility, Safebooks empowers finance teams to reduce manual workloads, ensure compliance, and make confident, data-driven decisions.…

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What about DeepSeek R1 ? 21:35

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3 Lehigh MFEs shared their experience and views on LLMs and Deepseek with Professor Zoro who manages Lehigh MFE program: https://business.lehigh.edu/academics/graduate/masters-programs/ms-financial-engineering Fathmat Bakayoko is a MFE, working on extracting insights from SEC 8-K filings using language models and exploring crypto compliance. www.linkedin.com/in/fathmat-samira-bakayoko-30715024a. " Nicholas Wagner co-founded lab automation company Opentrons Labworks and works on blending quantitative finance with Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Models (LLMs). He sees these emerging technologies as catalysts for data-driven breakthroughs in capital markets. Rish Kumar works on innovative projects in finance and blockchain analytics. He analyzes and labels swap transactions to enrich data, builds algorithms to classify blockchain accounts. He maintains and optimizes Python-based systems to track top publicly traded companies in Pennsylvania and creates dynamic data visualizations https://www.linkedin.com/in/riskumar/linkedin.com…

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Bayesian Neural Networks 18:26

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Edris Loftpouri MFE /24 discusses his interest on the implementation of Bayesian Neural Networks (BNNs) for macroeconomic forecasting. He also touches on Castastrophe Modeling https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-z-08bb5b5a/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/lehigh-master-in-financial-engineering/ This project develops a Bayesian Neural Network (BNN) for macroeconomic forecasting, using stochastic volatility and Bayesian shrinkage priors to manage complex, high-dimensional data. With layer-specific and neuron-specific activation functions, the model captures both long-term dependencies and short-term nonlinear dynamics. Offering adaptive uncertainty quantification and robust volatility handling, it’s ideal for risk analysis, economic policy, and quantitative finance applications. https://www.linkedin.com/in/edris-lotfpouri/…

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Gamma Capture 46:33

17 weeks ago46:33

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The podcast welcomes Rob Navin, Founder of Real Time Risk Systems to discuss his new method of estimated a realized volatility based on P&L from a constant gamma position. This is a deep dive quant discussion on Option strategies. Estifanos Shekour, MFE also join the podcast and share his experience on designing option strategies. Link to Discussion Article https://optionstree.substack.com/p/gamma-capture-realized-volatility-9b5 https://www.linkedin.com/in/robnavin/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/estifanos-shekour/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-z-08bb5b5a/ Lehigh MFE Linkedin Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/lehigh-master-in-financial-engineering…

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The Vix of August 25:03

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Professor Zoro speaks with Garrettt DeSimone about Options. Various aspects of the Option environment are discussed including OptionMetrics, The Vix on August 5th, 2024, Blogs by Garrett Garret is Head of Quant Research at OptionMetrics www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-desim…e-ph-d-4ab7ba68/ www.reuters.com/business/media-te…oubts-2023-07-28/ OptionMetrics optionmetrics.com www.businesswire.com/news/home/2023…ic-Researchers www.barchart.com/story/news/19307…roeconomic-risks Patrick Zoro www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-z-08bb5b5a/ Lehigh Master in Financial Engineeringhttps://business.lehigh.edu/academics/gradu…ial-engineering…

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The Inverted Yield Curve that was 25:03

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Professor Zoro speaks with Joseph Furlong about the inverted Yield Curve and its implications. They get to talk about the $35 trillion national debt, the stock market and other salient topics. With over three decades of dedicated experience in banking, Joe's expertise lies in loan portfolio management and risk analytics. Patrick Zoro www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-z-08bb5b5a/Lehigh Master in Financial Engineeringhttps://business.lehigh.edu/academics/gradu…ial-engineering…

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Alpha Mining 20:07

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Patrick Zoro discusses Alpha Mining with Bogdan Ivaniuk, Co-Founder & CEO at AlphaCube. Bogdan is also a Quantitative Researcher and Algorithmic Trader. Both discusses the interesting AlphaCube's approach of alpha mining algorithm, which has the capability to generate up to 40 million strategies daily on a single CPU. To achieve high-speed computation, AlphaCube employs a method of precalculating and storing large volumes of technical analysis data. The two further discuss the algorithm, which like an X-ray, can see available strategies in the market. Further AlphaCube is capable of reverse-engineering trading strategies. https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-z-08bb5b5a/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bogdan-ivaniuk/…

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“The 2-Hour Job Search“ Interview 38:07

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Patrick Zoro https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-z-08bb5b5a/ in a vivid discussion with book author Steve Dalton https://www.linkedin.com/in/daltonsteve/ Various topics are addressed through the lens of the students seeking a first job to the hiring manager. The conversation explores the psychology behind a LinkedIn, faceless approach vs the face to face relationship building but challenging approach. The two then compare and contrast the various approaches to seeking that first job after graduation, and how the skills acquired during that search can further help in your career. There is a particular focus on the international students and how they can best foster the power of networking.…

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Quant Finance and Physics 24:40

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Professor Zoro speaks with Samuel Black about the interesting relationship between Quant Finance and the world of Physics. Samuel Black is a Master in Financial Engineering, with an undergraduate in Physics. https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-v-black/ Patrick Zoro https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-z-08bb5b5a/ Lehigh Master in Financial Engineeringhttps://business.lehigh.edu/academics/graduate/masters-programs/ms-financial-engineering…

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"The January Effect" and Stock Prices 17:23

1 year ago17:23

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Professor Zoro speaks with Brett Friedman about one of the most popular Wall Street auguries the so-called “January Barometer,” or the belief that the market’s investment performance in January is indicative of the rest of the year. Brett Friedman has managed risk for over 30 years and has broad experience working with financial institutions in risk management and operations. He has built and managed three risk management organizations from scratch, two trading startups, and has transacted on numerous exchanges and OTC markets, He brings a vast amount of first-hand risk management, operations, and valuation experience. Mr. Friedman was formerly the Chief Risk Officer of Ospraie Management, an $8 billion natural resource-based hedge fund and private equity group. Earlier in his career, Mr. Friedman served as a Partner at Risk Capital Management, Chief Risk Officer for three energy trading firms, worked for 10 years as an energy futures and options trader, and traded foreign exchange futures and options for the Union Bank of Switzerland. He started his career at the Federal Reserve Bank of NY. Mr. Friedman is a monthly contributor to OptionMetrics, the premier provider of historical options and implied volatility data. https://optionmetrics.com/blog/the-january-barometer-fact-fiction-or-both/ Patrick Zoro https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-z-08bb5b5a/ Lehigh Master in Financial Engineeringhttps://business.lehigh.edu/academics/graduate/masters-programs/ms-financial-engineering…

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What about the Master in Financial Engineering? 20:25

1 year ago20:25

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Professor Zoro speaks with Quant Youtuber Mehul Mehta about the Master in Financial Engineering. Various aspects of the program are discussed including who is best for that program, the curriculum, the jobs Mehul is currently working at Charles Schwab as a Manager in Risk Modeling/Analytics department. Prior to Charles Schwab, Mehul was working at Regions Bank as Assistant Vice President in the Treasury Department. As a Treasury Quantitative Modeler, Mehul was responsible for the development and maintenance of quantitative solutions across a wide range of subjects such as CCAR, PPNR Modeling, balance sheet forecasting, deposit analytics, prepayment, interest rate risk, market risk, economic capital, fixed income analysis, yield curve construction, derivatives valuation. Mehul Mehta https://www.linkedin.com/in/mehul-mehta4/ https://www.youtube.com/@MehulMehta-ct7di Patrick Zoro https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-z-08bb5b5a/ https://www.youtube.com/@LehighMFE Lehigh Master in Financial Engineeringhttps://business.lehigh.edu/academics/graduate/masters-programs/ms-financial-engineering…

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What about the VIX? 30:29

1 year ago30:29

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Professor Zoro speaks with Brett Friedman about the VIXX and how it has behaved recently. Various aspects of VIX are explored including how it is calculated, its relevancy and its behavior. Brett Friedman has managed risk for over 30 years and has broad experience working with financial institutions in risk management and operations. He has built and managed three risk management organizations from scratch, two trading startups, and has transacted on numerous exchanges and OTC markets, He brings a vast amount of first-hand risk management, operations, and valuation experience. Mr. Friedman was formerly the Chief Risk Officer of Ospraie Management, an $8 billion natural resource-based hedge fund and private equity group. Earlier in his career, Mr. Friedman served as a Partner at Risk Capital Management, Chief Risk Officer for three energy trading firms, worked for 10 years as an energy futures and options trader, and traded foreign exchange futures and options for the Union Bank of Switzerland. He started his career at the Federal Reserve Bank of NY. Mr. Friedman is a monthly contributor to OptionMetrics, the premier provider of historical options and implied volatility data. Patrick Zoro https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-z-08bb5b5a/ Lehigh Master in Financial Engineeringhttps://business.lehigh.edu/academics/graduate/masters-programs/ms-financial-engineering…

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