Christina Qi

Christina Qi, founder who built an HFT firm in college and later launched Databento, a market data API. She talks about starting a hedge fund from a dorm, why clean order-book and tick data power trading, and how product-led growth beats heavyweight sales. Conversation covers fundraising as a young manager, competing with Bloomberg by selling raw data, and where AI in finance is actually useful.

This episode features Emma Wheeler, Head of UBS's Global Women's Wealth Programme, and Marianna Mamou, Head of Device Beyond Investing. They discuss the economic benefits of investing in women-led businesses, which often outperform their peers. Christina Qi, CEO of Data Bento, shares her experiences as a female founder in finance and the challenges women face in fundraising. Wafa Al-Abaidat, founder of Playbook, emphasizes empowering women through education and investment opportunities, highlighting the importance of persistent support in this journey.

Christina Qi, founder of Databento and former hedge fund manager, discusses her journey from finance to data innovation. She highlights the critical need for high-quality, real-time market data tailored for machine learning applications. The conversation explores the challenges posed by traditional data vendors and the rise of prosumer-type data consumers. They also delve into the influence of platforms like Reddit versus Twitter, emphasizing the importance of genuine content in building finance communities and addressing the evolving landscape of retail investors.