Join Bill Mann and Mark Connors in Episode 35 of The New Barbarians podcast with special guest Ehsan Ehsani. Ehsan, Executive Director at Crescendo Partners, Adjunct Professor at Columbia Business School, and author of "Finding Value in Numbers," shares unique insights on the intersection of generative AI and traditional value investing.In this episode, we explore:- The crucial skills young professionals need to thrive in an AI-powered financial world.- How GenAI enhances classic value investing workflows, from idea generation to preliminary research.- The "buy vs. build" dilemma for fundamental shops adopting AI technologies.- The future of investment research as AI tools become increasingly sophisticated.A preview of the Generative AI in Investment Management Conference at Columbia, where attendees can explore solutions from nearly 20 GenAI providers.Ehsan also discusses his upcoming books, including "How Not to be Replaced by a Spreadsheet that Talks," offering a candid look at adapting to technological change without sacrificing human judgment. This is a must-listen for anyone in finance grappling with the rapid evolution of AI and its impact on careers and investment strategies.Featured Guest:Ehsan Ehsani: Executive Director, Crescendo Partners; Adjunct Professor, Columbia Business School; Author of "Finding Value in Numbers" and "How Not to be Replaced by a Spreadsheet that Talks." Organizer of the Generative AI in Investment Management Conference.Links & Resources:📇 Ehsan Ehsani on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ehsani/📰 Value Hedgehog Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7099112971280203776/🏟 Generative AI in Investment Management Conference: GAIMConference.com📕 Pre-order "Finding Value in Numbers": https://a.co/d/2ETE84i⛓ Unchained (Sponsor): unchained.com🔗 Follow Our Work:📜 Substack: New Barbarians Podcast - https://substack.com/@newbarbarians 📜 Substack: Mark R. Connors - https://substack.com/@markrconnors📜 Harmonic Insights (Bill Mann & Chris Rosa) - https://www.harmoniqinsights.com/📜 SSRN Practitioner Quant Research - https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=2035436📜 SmartKarma - Bill Mann -- https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/william-mann-88ce6ae0-716e-4511-98ee-65b1af2765ff/researchTwitter - thenewbarbarianspodcast (@thenewbarbpod) / XChapters00:00 Market Overview and Economic Insights02:57 Quantitative Finance and Systematic Investing05:26 Macro Trends and Employment Dynamics07:48 Generative AI in Investment Management10:14 The Future of Jobs and Skills in Finance12:53 AI's Impact on Investment Strategies15:21 Conclusion and Conference Insights27:56 The Energy Dynamics of Bitcoin and AI30:19 Transitioning from Consulting to Investment Management34:16 The Power of Writing and Networking37:23 Embracing Generative AI in Value Investing43:36 Enhancing Investment Processes with AI50:18 The Future of AI in Investment Management55:52 Build vs. Buy: Strategies for AI Adoption#GenerativeAI #AIinFinance #InvestmentManagement #ValueInvesting #Fintech #AIInvesting #LLMforFinance #ColumbiaBusinessSchool #NewBarbariansPodcast #FinancialFutures #CareerDevelopment #AlphaGeneration #QuantFinance #DigitalTransformation #AssetManagement #EhsanEhsani #FutureOfWork #StockMarket #Podcast #Technology #WealthManagement