I'm passionate about driving innovation where finance meets technology. My journey spans strategic consulting in banking and capital markets, M&A advisory, entrepreneurship and product management. Along the way, I've raised over $25 million in venture capital and led transformative projects in private banking and investment strategy.
Online CV: Ben Jakob Zulechner (1)
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🎓 Columbia University - MS Technology Management
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As part of my Columbia Business School coursework, this project integrates RSI, F1-VIX, and regime-based indicators into a combined investment strategy, achieving superior risk-adjusted returns. It demonstrates the power of systematic frameworks in optimizing performance, balancing diversification, and adapting dynamically to diverse market conditions.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1uSdDKDbTYyLyRzxXDv16fHUaBRsdzD3Q/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113612208886708933957&rtpof=true&sd=true
Systematic Investment Strategies @Columbia Business School - Final Project
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1IH3lSG9H9gBJXBehZnDZmn29k7dayrgA/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113612208886708933957&rtpof=true&sd=true
This case study focuses on Amazon's vision for Alexa in 2012 as a transformative AI-powered virtual assistant and its integration into the Echo smart speaker.
It highlights Amazon’s approach to pioneering voice-first technology, fostering an ecosystem of skills, and positioning itself as a leader in the voice assistant and smart speaker market.
Product Management Case Study - Amazon Alexa
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jMpNKqt1wLvFLxk7f5LcIQFjJUORvaZs/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113612208886708933957&rtpof=true&sd=true
This strategy presentation addresses how Amazon can retain its founder-driven culture as it transitions into a managerial enterprise.
It examines the challenges posed by Jeff Bezos’ departure, evaluates Amazon’s strategic initiatives, and provides actionable recommendations to sustain its innovative, customer-centric ethos.
The Amazon Strategy: Preserving Founder Culture in a Managerial Enterprise
President of the Technology in Business Association (TIBA)
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1H5-XiS_4ODMSqhwoDTl0UiKsh2zACdbn/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=113612208886708933957&rtpof=true&sd=true
This project, developed for the Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship class at Columbia Business School, presents Swiftest—a transformative solution for medical testing.
Swiftest aims to make health testing fast, private, and effortless through vending machines, at-home kits, and seamless app integration, addressing inefficiencies in traditional healthcare testing systems.
SwifTest: Revolutionizing Healthcare Accessibility