Podcast Summary: Jeremy Sosabowski – Community Leader and Entrepreneur
Podcast: New Books Network
Host: Richard Lucas
Guest: Dr. Jeremy Sosabowski
Date: March 4, 2026
Episode Theme: The intersection of entrepreneurship, deep-tech innovation, and community leadership with an emphasis on the Cambridge ecosystem and Jeremy’s journey as a founder, technologist, and ecosystem builder.
Overview
This episode spotlights Jeremy Sosabowski, co-founder and CEO of Algo Dynamics, as he shares his entrepreneurial journey from academic beginnings to leading a tech company that blends behavioral economics with price forecasting. The episode also provides a deep dive into how the Cambridge startup ecosystem functions, the value of community in entrepreneurship, and practical advice for aspiring founders.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Personal Introduction and Company Overview
[00:05–01:28]
- Who is Jeremy Sosabowski?
- Self-described as a "technology entrepreneur" with a preference for "deep tech" ventures that are complex and challenging.
- CEO and co-founder of Algo Dynamics.
- Algo Dynamics in a Nutshell:
- Solves the problem of price forecasting using a behavioral economics approach.
- Focus: Real-time analysis of every stock exchange transaction to predict short-term movements, regardless of positive or negative fundamentals.
- Example: Accurately predicted Nvidia’s price movement despite positive news.
“It’s not the news, it’s not the fundamentals, it’s how people behave in response to what they’ve just heard.” (A, 02:21)
2. Understanding the Technology & Market Fit
[01:28–08:07]
- Behavioral Data Focus:
- Analyzes "who’s doing what" on exchanges, not what people say on Reddit or Twitter.
- Avoids sentiment analysis in favor of hard trading data.
- Timeline:
- Started with medical device applications (predicting cardiac events), but pivoted to financial services for better traction.
- “If you think finance is regulated, try medical devices.” (A, 07:02)
3. Startup Evolution and Business Model
[08:07–13:25]
- Market Pivots:
- Initial customers were tier 1 and 2 banks. Post-pandemic, shifted focus to smaller hedge funds and family offices for shorter sales cycles and more growth potential.
- Financials:
- Achieved break-even with scalable SaaS (subscription) and revenue-sharing models.
- Entry price: ~$10k/year; 20–30 clients worldwide and growing.
- Client Acquisition & Talent Strategy:
- Attracted top talent due to Cambridge’s reputation and unique technology.
- Relies on both social media and word-of-mouth, including “WhatsApp has been very good for us.” (A, 14:15)
4. Vision for the Future
[15:15–17:25]
- Looking ahead:
- Jeremy envisions a 10x client growth and “more interesting projects” spanning commodities, equities, crypto, and quantum funds, leveraging Algo Dynamics’ scalability.
5. Performance and Value Proposition
[17:25–18:18]
- Client Results:
- Example: A UK fund using their tools delivered “35–38% annual returns for three years."
- Emphasizes that risk reduction and stable returns (preserving the ability to “sleep at night”) are often as valued as chasing maximum returns.
6. Personal Background and Path to Entrepreneurship
[19:02–23:00]
- Origins & Mindset:
- Did not know what “entrepreneurship” meant before arriving at Cambridge for his PhD.
- Inspired by local role models who were starting companies and hiring experienced people.
- Family Reaction:
- Supported, yet surprised by his unconventional path.
- “If you don’t apply, you don’t get there.” (A, 20:43)
7. Community Building and the Cambridge Advantage
[23:00–32:18]
- First Involvement:
- Early leadership in Cambridge University Entrepreneurs (CUE) society was pivotal.
- Hands-on exposure to organizing high-level events, networking, sponsorship, and learning from successful founders firsthand.
- Community Contribution:
- Emphasizes giving back, building brand by contributing rather than taking.
- Access to role models is easier from inside the system: “It gives you access to people who might not otherwise be so easy to get to.” (B, 27:58)
- Further Involvement:
- Admin (but prefers “open source” approach) for many Cambridge WhatsApp groups supporting entrepreneurs, tech, and community themes.
8. WhatsApp Groups & the Digital Extension of Community
[32:18–37:19]
- Pandemic Origin:
- Founded digital community groups (starting with a swimming group!) to keep people connected and collaborative.
- “Anyone can and should and could contribute... a very loose framework if at all.” (A, 36:05)
- Growth Approach:
- Grows organically, operates as a team, avoids heavy-handed moderation, and prioritizes inclusion.
9. Cambridge as a Global Startup Ecosystem
[38:09–41:44]
- Impressive Scale:
- Home to multiple unicorn/decacorn companies (e.g., ARM, Cambridge Quantum).
- Estimated $500 billion+ total market capitalization birthed from a “village” of 150,000 residents.
- “Unicorns per capita is the highest in the world.” (A, 39:08)
- Why It Works:
- The people, branding, network effects, recycling of talent, knowledge, and capital—all forming a self-sustaining “flywheel.”
10. Culture of Openness and Practical Advice
[41:44–48:16]
- Mindset is Key:
- A ‘How can I help?’ attitude is central to the ecosystem’s effectiveness.
- Collaboration Takes Many Forms:
- Both in-person and virtual connections are valuable for building trust and growing networks.
- Advice to Aspiring Entrepreneurs:
- “Hanging around with entrepreneurs is probably the single best thing you can do.”
- Surround yourself with positive, motivated, and supportive people; actively contribute to and learn from your community; be proactive in developing skills.
11. Personal Anecdotes and Reflections
[47:12–48:16]
- Importance of Attitude & Luck:
- “Luck favors the prepared.”
- Reference to broader philosophy—“you're closest to the five people you spend time with.”
- Academic Claim to Fame:
- Developed an optical molecular clock as part of earlier ventures, “reinventing time” through innovation.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- On the core innovation:
“We are breaking down every one of the transactions… by the time you figure out who’s doing what in real time, you can get a decent sense if price is going up or down.” (A, 03:16)
- On pivoting from medical devices to finance:
“If you think finance is regulated, try medical devices.” (A, 07:02)
- On what makes Cambridge work:
“I would say it’s the people actually… the knowledge, the money too gets recycled so it becomes self-sustaining.” (A, 39:58)
- On entrepreneurship and community:
“Entrepreneurship is not about taking, it’s about building and giving and contributing.” (B, 24:23)
- On startup advice:
“Hanging around with entrepreneurs is probably the single best thing you can do I think because it will rub off, and you will quickly learn.” (A, 45:17)
- On risk and reward:
“It’s not just about making more money, it’s about losing less money… sleeping at night is important. People will pay a lot to sleep at night.” (A, 17:25)
Timestamps for Important Segments
- [00:38] – Jeremy’s entrepreneur introduction.
- [02:21] – Real-world example: Predicting Nvidia’s price despite positive news.
- [07:02] – Pivot from medical devices to finance.
- [10:05] – Achieving break-even, client pivots.
- [12:40] – Client acquisition, numbers, global footprint.
- [17:25] – Delivered returns and 'sleeping at night.'
- [19:43] – Family & early business mindset.
- [23:50] – Entry into Cambridge University Entrepreneurs – the catalyst for entrepreneurship.
- [32:54] – Early ventures and starting WhatsApp ecosystem during pandemic.
- [39:08] – Cambridge’s astounding market cap and unicorn density.
- [41:44] – Community values and openness.
- [45:17] – Concrete advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
- [47:12] – Influence of your peer group and the role of luck.
Further Resources
- Contact Jeremy on LinkedIn: Jeremy Sosabowski on LinkedIn
- Relevant names to look up: Andy Hopper, Jack Lang, Cambridge Quantum, ARM Holdings, Cambridge University Entrepreneurs Society
- For ecosystem access: Reach out to Jeremy via LinkedIn about joining Cambridge ecosystem WhatsApp groups.
Tone & Language
The conversation is pragmatic, open, and supportive, blending technical depth with personal narrative, and laced with humor and humility. Both host and guest speak candidly about their journeys, mistakes, and the sometimes counterintuitive realities of building tech startups both in Cambridge and beyond.
Final Takeaway:
Jeremy’s story is a masterclass in blending deep technical expertise with entrepreneurial pragmatism and community contribution. Cambridge’s ecosystem thrives because of people like him—and as this conversation makes clear, the most valuable thing an aspiring entrepreneur can do is to get involved, give back, and keep learning alongside peers.