Block One Capital Names Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Specialist as Director of Research
16 August 2018 - 5:05PM
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Block One Capital Inc. (TSXV: BLOK, OTCQB: BKPPF Frankfurt: ES3)
(the “Company” or “Block One”), an investment company focused on
early stage and high growth opportunities in the blockchain sector,
is pleased to provide the following corporate update.
Block One has named Mr. Sivakumar V. Arumugam as
Director of Research.
Mr. Arumugam is currently an affiliate with the
Department of Philosophy of Science at Cambridge University,
researching the contemporary uses of data science in industry. He
was previously a Mellon Postdoctoral Research Fellow at University
of Chicago researching technologies underpinning the rise of data
science, big data, and machine learning. Mr. Arumugam completed his
PhD at Columbia University analyzing the use of technologies to
regulate and optimize commercialized contemporary sports. He is
active in the cryptocurrency space and as a market-maker in both
the spot and futures markets. Mr. Arumugam began his career on the
US Treasuries market-making desk at PaineWebber, now part of UBS,
before pursuing a career in academia. He has published and
presented numerous papers on the history and culture of
probability, financial markets and scientific disciplines.
“With artificial intelligence and machine
learning being critical elements of the next generation in
blockchain architecture and application development, having
Sivakumar on the Block One team helps us effectively evaluate
investment opportunities in these areas,” said Mr. Sothi
Thillairajah, CEO of Block One.
For more information on Block One please visit
the Company’s website at: www.blockonecap.com.
“Sothi Thillairajah”Chief Executive Officer
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are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update them
publicly to reflect new information or the occurrence of future
events or circumstances, unless otherwise required to do so by
law.
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Inc.Office: 604-398-4485; email: info@blockonecap.com
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