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Matt Oguz
Pioneering Strategist in Venture Capital, Expert in Decision Theory & Architect of AI-Enhanced Investment Frameworks
Matt Oguz is a respected figure in the venture capital and private equity landscape, known for his innovative application of quantitative investment and decision theory principles. His revolutionary approach to integrating artificial intelligence into finance has established him as a leading light in the investment sector.
Throughout his illustrious career, Oguz has demonstrated a remarkable ability to deliver robust growth for investment portfolios, driven by his expert application of technology and startup investing, machine learning, and predictive analytics. His depth of experience and forward-thinking approach have been instrumental in shaping investment strategies across the industry.
Investing into early and late-stage companies in Silicon Valley, his portfolio of investments span multiple unicorns and exits, most notably with Appetas (acquired by Google), Lemonade (IPO), Lyft (IPO), and 23andMe (IPO). His direct investments include ThoughtSpot, Dataminr, Oxa, Fetch Rewards, Eat Just, Plenty, Ripple, Circle, and others.
Oguz is a frequent speaker at leading events and conferences worldwide. He enjoys moderating and discussing themes of tech investing for family offices and building deal flow. He's been covered and quoted in top-tier media outlets, including the WSJ, Forbes, CNBC, and Bloomberg.
Oguz’s education background spans GSU (MBA), Bogazici University (BS CE), and Oxford University (English).
Speech Topics
Investing for the Next Generation
The discourse aims to unravel the manifold benefits of venture investing, encompassing not just its potential to outperform inflation but also its unmatched ability to generate and accumulate wealth. Investing today stands as a proactive step towards securing and empowering the future generations, giving them the liberty to capitalize on the fruits of wealth created today. Moreover, it also offers a substantial addition to the current wealth, thereby ensuring an upward trajectory of growth and prosperity. This comprehensive exploration of venture investing is intended to underscore its significance, thereby cultivating a more investment-savvy culture for generations to come.
Avoiding Biases when Investing
Avoiding Biases when Investing aims to delve into the profound influence of cognitive biases on investment decisions and strategies. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing these often subconscious distortions in our decision-making process and the consequential benefits when they're appropriately managed. The conversation seeks to equip investors with practical tools to avert these biases, thereby fostering a more systematic, disciplined, and ultimately, profitable approach to investing.
By circumventing pitfalls that stem from cognitive biases such as herd mentality, overconfidence, or loss aversion, investors can make more rational, well-calculated decisions that are less susceptible to the whims of psychological biases. The ultimate objective is to forge a clearer path towards investment success, fostering sound decision-making habits that prioritize logic and evidence over emotion and cognitive biases.
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