Derek Fossier speaks to Tulane MBA students about technology disruption, algorithmic trading, and how the two intersect with active portfolio management, as part of the A. B. Freeman School of Business’s MBA Speaker Series.
Equitas President Mentors Tulane MBAs on Technological Disruption
It was a true honor to return to Tulane University — A.B. Freeman School of Business, for the MBA Speaker Series! Stepping back into those halls brought back a flood of great memories from my MBA years at Tulane. Thank you to Brent Rosen for the invitation, and to my fellow panelists, Alejandra Guzman and Jennifer Barr, for the insightful discussion.
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