David S. Vogel
About David S. Vogel
David S. Vogel is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Voloridge Investment Management and the Chief Scientist at VoLo Foundation. He has extensive experience in predictive modeling and data science, with a strong focus on climate change and health initiatives.
Work at Voloridge Investment Management
David S. Vogel serves as the Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Scientist at Voloridge Investment Management since 2009. He oversees the management of a multi-billion-dollar fund and consults on diverse strategies within the firm. Under his leadership, Voloridge Investment Management received the 'Best Machine Learning Fund' award in the first quarter of 2021. Vogel has earned international recognition for predictive modeling accuracy, showcasing his expertise in data-driven investment strategies.
Education and Expertise
David S. Vogel has a strong academic background in mathematics and scientific computing. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 1991 to 1995. He later obtained a Master of Science degree in Scientific Computing from New York University’s Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences from 1995 to 1998. His educational foundation supports his expertise in data mining and predictive modeling, making him a renowned figure in these fields.
Background
Vogel completed his high school education at Punahou School, graduating with a diploma from 1987 to 1991. His early education laid the groundwork for his later academic pursuits at prestigious institutions like MIT and NYU. In addition to his roles at Voloridge Investment Management, he is a Research Associate at the University of Central Florida in the College of Sciences Department of Statistics & Data Science since 2021.
Achievements
David S. Vogel has received multiple accolades throughout his career. He won the Heritage Health Prize in 2013 and has been recognized for his contributions to data science by winning the prestigious KDD Cup six times. His work has been featured in Bloomberg and Barron’s, where he has been expertly quoted on charitable and financial topics. He co-founded the VoLo Foundation, which focuses on climate change and health/longevity, and is expanding into areas such as epigenetics and multi-omic data analysis.
Current Roles and Initiatives
In addition to his position at Voloridge Investment Management, David S. Vogel is actively involved with the VoLo Foundation, where he serves as Co-Founder, Trustee, and Chief Scientist since 2014. The foundation emphasizes environmental and humanitarian programs. He also co-founded VoLo Earth Ventures in 2020, where he acts as a Founding Advisor and Seed Investor. His initiatives reflect a commitment to addressing critical issues in health and the environment.