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Jim O'Shaughnessy

Jim O'Shaughnessy built O'Shaughnessy Asset Management (OSAM) into a Wall Street powerhouse, managing billions before its successful acquisition. Now, he's embarked on a new venture: O'Shaughnessy Ventures (OSV), a creative investment firm empowering visionaries across business, tech, science, art, media, and literature.

Hailed as a "legendary investor" by Barron's, Jim authored the New York Times bestseller What Works on Wall Street among his four influential books. His expertise spans quantitative analysis, portfolio management, and investment strategy.

Beyond finance, Jim has served as former chair of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and host of the popular Infinite Loops podcast. He shares eclectic insights on everything from philosophy to quantum mechanics via his active Twitter presence (@jposhaughnessy). Jim resides in Connecticut with his wife Melissa, surrounded by the joyful chaos of their three children and six grandchildren.