The Vadim Khidekel Episode

About this episode

Mark Fleming-Williams interviews Vadim Khidekel about the evolution of quant investing and various data types.

In this episode I speak to Vadim Khidekel, a semi-retired buyside quant with 30 years experience at houses like Art Advisors and Teza Technologies. In our conversation, Vadim and I discuss the evolution of quant investing and data, what makes a great quant, what to do with data types like job data, patent data, the problems with credit card data, crowded datasets and a lot more. DISCLAIMER This podcast is an edited recording of an interview with Vadim Khidekel recorded in May 2026. The views and opinions expressed in this interview are those of Vadim Khidekel and Mark Fleming-Williams and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of either CFM or any of its affiliates. The information provided herein is general information only and does not constitute investment or other advice. Any statements regarding market events, future events or other similar statements constitute only subjective views, are based upon expectations or beliefs, involve inherent risks and uncertainties and should therefore not be relied on. Future evidence and actual results could differ materially from those set forth, contemplated by or underlying these statements. In light of these risks…

People in this episode

Host: Mark Fleming-Williams

Guest: Vadim Khidekel

Topics covered

• quant investing
• data types
• credit card data
• job data
• patent data
• crowded datasets

Keywords

• quant investing
• data analysis
• credit card data
• job data
• patent data
• investment strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Art Advisors, Teza Technologies, CFM

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