Gideon OZIK

Dr. Gideon Ozik is the founder and managing partner of MKT MediaStats, LLC, a technology and data analytics company that leverages expertise in data science and financial economics to extract insights from untapped big data sources in financial markets. Prior to establishing MKT MediaStats, Gideon held significant positions including head of investment solutions at Nexar Capital and fund manager at Société Générale Asset Management. With a robust academic background, he has taught courses on big data analytics, financial derivatives, and investment theory at prestigious institutions such as HEC Paris, Dauphine University, and EDHEC Business School, where he is currently an affiliate professor and research associate.Dr. Ozik earned his B.Sc. from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology (cum laude), an MBA from Washington University (first graduate in finance), and a PhD in Finance from EDHEC Business School. He is actively involved in developing courses like "Python and Machine Learning for Asset Management with Alternative Data Sets," aimed at equipping students with essential skills for modern asset management practices. His extensive experience in both academia and the finance industry positions him as a leading expert in utilizing data analytics for investment decision-making.