Sam Barnett, Ph.D.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Sam has been student of investment theory and management throughout his life. He developed his algorithmic trading expertise while studying applied and computational mathematics at Caltech and now leads an interdisciplinary team of researchers striving to optimize the protection and growth of investor capital.
Sam has presented his research at numerous conferences, universities, and venues, including the U.S. Capitol. His work has been featured by Bloomberg, Business Insider, CNBC, CNN, and other publications. In 2014, he was honored to be included in Forbes Magazine's "30 Under 30" in Finance. He also holds multiple patents for neuroscience and healthcare technologies.
Sam is passionate about the firm’s philanthropic mission of supporting “ambitious organizations solving unmet needs with thoughtful, long-term strategies.” He serves on the board of the Alliance for Decision Education and was honored as a Distinguished Advocate by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation in 2017.