Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry Jason Karp – From Hedge Funds to Health and Wellness at HumanCo (First Meeting, EP.12)
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Nov 11, 2019 
Jason Karp, the Founder and CEO of HumanCo, shares his remarkable journey from hedge fund success to health and wellness entrepreneurship. He discusses his battles with an autoimmune disease that inspired the creation of Hu Kitchen and the mission behind HumanCo to promote cleaner living. Karp delves into unique investment strategies using data and AI, the positive aspects of cannabis vaporization, and his insight on the hedge fund industry's evolution. His story emphasizes the importance of health and the drive to innovate in the food sector.
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Hedge Fund Industry View
- Jason Karp sees the hedge fund industry as hyper-commoditized.
- He believes most managers rely on beta for returns and that true alpha is rare.
NYC to Austin
- Jason Karp moved from NYC to Austin, seeking a healthier lifestyle.
- Austin offers a better environment for his autoimmune issues, financial benefits, and entrepreneurial energy.
Health Transformation
- In his early 20s, Jason Karp's intense work habits led to severe health issues, including vision loss.
- By adopting a clean lifestyle, he reversed his condition, realizing the power of food as medicine.
