The Laws of Stan

For the final episode of season 1 of The Laws of Stan, I would like to conclude my streak of 14 episodes with a loop. The first episode of my 14-episode challenge began with the applications of mathematics in Quantitative Finance, featuring Lucas Ambroz, a back-office quant trader from Bank of America. Later, I recorded a second episode on the same topic with a front-office quant from BNP Paribas. 🏦To offer more diversity, I decided not to post the second episode immediately and instead kept it as a draft to be released as a bonus at the end of the season. This exercise helped me better understand my progression throughout the episodes. Hence, I am pleased to finally reveal the final episode of this season, featuring Ange Valli, a quantitative trader at BNP Paribas.📈Thank you all for your encouragement in this amazing challenge of recording bi-monthly episodes with experts from diverse industries to shed light on the different applications of mathematics in the world. 🧮 🌍Let me know what you thought of my progression … Podcasting is an art, where feedback is the secret weapon 🕵️‍♂️ ⚔️

As I approach the end of the first season of "The Laws of Stan," I took the liberty of recording an episode featuring not one, but two incredibly inspirational guests: Jason Plant and Nicole King, respectively CEO and Lead Engineer of Hydrophos Solution, a young company aiming to develop technologies for extracting phosphorus from wastewater and reselling it to the fertiliser industry. 🌻As I sought to broaden my interest in the extensive network of applied mathematics, I stumbled upon a venture launched by young Americans in the chemical industry. 🧪⚛️I hope you all enjoy this episode, which illustrates the applications of mathematics in the life sciences and chemical engineering industries. Please support these entrepreneurial individuals challenging the circular economy through a sustainable project. 👷‍♂️

For the third and final episode of this sub-series of The Laws of Stan, which delves into Artificial Intelligence, I had the pleasure of interviewing Tommaso Urli, Senior Optimisation Scientist at Satlia, a company that merges the precision of machine learning with the power of optimisation to forge decision-making systems that dramatically increase operational efficiency. ⚙️In this episode, Tommaso recounts his professional journey as a mathematician, detailing the challenges he encounters while streamlining logistics for diverse companies. 🏭At a time when optimisation is a buzzword across all industries, Tommaso’s insights into the world of optimisation methods and algorithms are invaluable. They offer a clear window into understanding the nuanced, quantitative challenges that define this field’s cutting edge. 🤖🦾🦿

For the second episode of the mini-series of "The Laws of Stan" on the applications of mathematics in Artificial Intelligence, I interviewed Jonathan Yana, a very young and ambitious entrepreneur in the world of Generative AI. 🧮 After his first experience as a founder in the tech industry, Jonathan co-founded Qolaig, a company that helps you create tailor-made digital assistants to automate your processes and repetitive tasks using AI, with two of his best friends. 👨‍💻In this episode, he explains, as an applied mathematics graduate from King's College and LSE, how quantitative methods help him in his day-to-day activities as the COO of Qolaig. ⚙️I hope you will all enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it! 😇

After releasing 9 episodes focusing on the applications of mathematics across various industries, including Quantitative Finance, Blockchain, Poker, and Formula One, I have decided to launch a series of episodes focusing on the applications of mathematics in Artificial Intelligence 🧮 Following the trend that Generative AI is creating, I plan to explore how mathematical concepts underpin the development and optimisation of AI algorithms🤖For the first episode of this series, I interviewed Samuel Cohen, Co-Founder and CEO of Fairgen, a company empowering research teams to analyse niche segments at scale using Generative AI. In this episode, Samuel explains his journey from being a mathematics student at Imperial College and PhD researcher at Facebook to building a company using generative AI and machine learning⚙️ He addresses the challenges of being a young entrepreneur in a competitive landscape ⛰, as well as the mathematical reality behind his work and in the industry.I hope you will all enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it! 😇

I am thrilled to announce the release of the ninth episode of 'The Laws of Stan,' Mathematics in Poker  ♣️♦️♥️♠️In this episode, I interview Davidi Kitai, a Belgian professional poker player from Winamax, triple crown winner and the champion of the 2008 World Series of Poker, notably the first Belgian to win a WSOP Bracelet 🏆As a poker enthusiast myself, this episode is particularly meaningful to me. We will shift our focus from the specific mathematical algorithms used in the industry to a deeper understanding of how the most crucial 'machine'—the human brain—makes decisions under uncertainty using a mathematical mind rather than precise algorithms ⚙️I hope you will all enjoy this episode 🎰

Hello everyone, and welcome back to "The Laws of Stan". After a short break from releasing episodes, I am excited to bring you the 8th episode of our first season 🥳Following a mix of technical and non-technical episodes exploring the role of mathematics in various industries, this week, we delve into a particularly intricate and technical subject: Mathematics in Formula One 🏎🏎🏎And who better to discuss this topic with than Dr. Ivan Roldan, former Lead Aerodynamics Engineer at McLaren Racing. 🏁As a sports enthusiast, I am particularly thrilled about this episode as it represents another step in uncovering the mathematical intricacies of sports. While our previous episode on Mathematics in Venture Capital was more accessible to those with a non-technical background, this episode leans heavily on a solid understanding of applied mathematics concepts. 🧮For those interested in tuning in, here are some brief explanations of several technical mathematical engineering concepts you'll encounter:🌬 CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics): Branch of fluid mechanics that uses numerical analysis and data structures to analyse and solve problems that involve fluid flows.🛫 Aerodynamics: The way objects move through air. The rules of aerodynamics explain how an aeroplane can fly.📈 PDE (Partial Differential Equations): Mathematical equation that involves multiple independent variables, an unknown function that is dependent on those variables, and partial derivatives of the unknown function concerning the independent variables.= Navier-Stokes Equations: Partial differential equations describing the motion of viscous fluid substances, such as liquids and gases. 🌪 Turbulence: Fluid motion characterised by chaotic pressure and flow velocity changes. It contrasts to a « laminar flow », occurring when fluids flow in parallel layers, with no disruption between them.So, whether you’re a die-hard Formula One fan, an aspiring engineer, or a mathematics enthusiast, I hope you enjoy this listening experience! 🤝

For the 7th episode of "The Laws of Stan," I am delighted to present to you a chapter on "Mathematics in the Venture Capital industry." As you probably guessed, this episode holds special significance as we shift our focus away from the specific mathematical algorithms involved in the industry (for this episode only). Instead, we place more emphasis on understanding how the most crucial machine, the human brain, makes decisions amidst uncertainty. 🧐Although mathematics is not a cornerstone of the VC industry, to comprehend how having a mathematical brain can be crucial in early-stage investing, I invite you to listen to this episode where we discuss the insights of one of the most exciting industries of our time. I had the chance to record it with Salomon Aiach, an early-stage tech investor, co-founder, and General Partner of Origins, a VC fund that he co-founded with ⚽️ world champion Blaise Matuidi.Before revealing too much about this great episode, I'll leave you with the links to all the platforms ... Enjoy your listening experience! 😇

For the sixth episode of "The Laws of Stan," I had the pleasure of discussing the intriguing topic of Mathematics in the Fintech Industry with Dr. Luba Schoenig, CEO, and Co-Founder of Umushroom, a Gen Z interactive investment selection platform. Throughout this episode, you will gain insight into how cutting-edge technological financial services are developed. 💸Thanks to her previous background in sales of structured products at Lehman Brothers, Credit Suisse, and Julius Baer, I was able to comprehend her vision regarding the significance of financial technological tools for the financial revolution. 🏦As an individual passionate about the Fintech world, this episode felt a bit more special to me, and I hope you will enjoy it too. 💭Enjoy your listening experience!

As promised last week, the full episode on mathematics in the Research in Machine Learning industry is out on all platforms ! 🚀As mentioned in the trailer for this exceptional episode, I had the privilege of hosting a Machine Learning Engineer in the previous episode to discuss the applications of mathematics in algorithms and the Machine Learning industry ⚙️Given the far-reaching impact of this field, I was compelled to explore its depths and create another episode that delves into Machine Learning from an academic perspective 🎓Hence, in the fifth episode of "The Laws of Stan," you will explore the research aspect of this industry with Jonathan Crabbé, a PhD student at the University of Cambridge and a former Research intern at Apple and Microsoft. Enjoy your listening experience !