👇Annanay👇
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⏱Timestamps⏱
00:00:00 – Introduction & Guest Welcome
00:01:40 – Annanay's Background & Cambridge
00:04:09 – Preparing for HFT Interviews
00:05:33 – Brain Teaser Resources & Pressure
00:06:27 – Competitiveness in Trading Internships
00:07:46 – Value Creation in HFT
00:10:50 – Day in the Life of a Quant Trader
00:13:55 – Systematic vs. Tactical Work
00:15:20 – Best/Worst Trades (Crypto Examples)
00:18:30 – Risk Controls & Volatility
00:21:09 – Retail Investing Advice
00:23:10 – Personal Investing Strategies
00:24:20 – Tools & Dashboards for Trading
00:27:20 – Building Statistical Models
00:30:13 – Required Skills (Coding, Stats)
00:32:57 – Handling Black Swan Events
00:36:28 – Trading Glitches & Blowups
00:39:00 – Deploying New Strategies
00:41:48 – Sources of Edge in HFT
00:44:36 – HFT vs. Fundamental Investing
00:47:47 – AI's Role in Trading & Finance
00:51:34 – Compensation Structure
00:56:58 – Leaving Trading for QFEX
00:59:30 – Y Combinator Application Process
01:02:06 – What is QFEX? (24/7 Exchange)
01:06:41 – 24/7 Trading Mechanics
01:07:02 – Trading vs. Entrepreneurship
01:09:06 – Lessons from Trading for Startups
01:13:09 – Fundraising Tips
01:15:07 – VC Priorities at Seed Stage
01:19:25 – 5-10 Year Vision for QFEX
01:22:07 – Closing & Outro

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