Matei Zatreanu on AI, Investing, and the Future of Human Value

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Matei Zatreanu, CEO & Founder of System2. Matei shares how System2 helps hedge funds integrate data and AI into investment decisions while exploring the opportunities and risks of emerging technologies, including robotics, automation, and the future role of humans in an AI-driven economy. About Matei Zatreanu Matei is the founder of System2. He previously started the data initiative of a $20bn hedge fund. Matei started his career in investment banking at Lehman Brothers. Matei holds an M.A. in Mathematics from Columbia University and B.A.s in Psychology, Mathematics, Government, and Economics from Cornell University. About System2 System2 is a data and AI-driven research firm that helps fundamental investors make better investment decisions by combining human expertise with advanced analytics. Founded by Matei Zatreanu, the company partners with hedge funds, asset managers, and institutional investors to uncover insights that traditional research methods may miss. Inspired by Daniel Kahneman's concept of "System 2" thinking—the deliberate, analytical process behind rational decision-making—System2 empowers investment teams to validate hypotheses, explore complex questions, and leverage alternative data and artificial intelligence to gain a deeper understanding of companies, industries, and market trends. For more than a decade, System2 has been helping some of the world's leading investors navigate increasingly complex markets through a blend of technology, data science, and human judgment. Watch Full Episode on ⁠Youtube⁠. --- Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices