October 17, 2024
For Immediate Release
Irrational Capital Promotes Yongshuai (Michael) Chen to CTO and Head of Quantitative Investing
Conshohocken, Pa. – Irrational Capital is pleased to announce the promotion of Yongshuai (Michael) Chen to Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Head of Quantitative Investing. In this expanded role, Michael will oversee all aspects of the firm's technology infrastructure, research, and development efforts.
Michael brings a wealth of experience in quantitative research, data analytics, and model development to Irrational Capital. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a manager at Ernst & Young’s Quantitative Advisory Services Group, where he led a series of Artificial Intelligence research initiatives and provided development and validation services on capital market models for global financial institutions.
“Michael’s deep understanding of quantitative investing and his proven track record in technology leadership make him an invaluable asset to our team,” said David van Adelsberg, Irrational Capital Founder & CEO. “His expertise is instrumental in driving our continued growth and innovation.”
About Irrational Capital
Irrational Capital is an investment research firm founded in 2017 to develop investment opportunities based on quantifying the nuanced relationship between employers and employees. The firm’s breakthrough Human Capital Factor® research identifies publicly traded companies with the potential to deliver market outperformance tied to the exceptional qualities of their workforces.
Our deeply experienced, skilled team is led by renowned behavioral economist Dan Ariely, Ph.D., together with co-founder, David van Adelsberg, and partner, Bart Houlahan. Learn more about our team here.
Irrational Capital provides insights and investable indices to some of the world’s leading financial institutions and investment firms.
For further information about our team or our work, contact Troy Mayclim, River Communications, at tmayclim@riverinc.com