Curt Jaimungal Will Use His $100,000 O'Shaughnessy Fellowships Grant to
Develop an Interdisciplinary Research Platform and Grow His
Podcast, "Theories of Everything"
GREENWICH, Conn., May 24, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- O'Shaughnessy Ventures LLC ("OSV"), an investment
firm that empowers creators, has awarded an O'Shaughnessy
Fellowship to Curt Jaimungal, a
podcast host and mathematical physicist based in Toronto.
Jaimungal will continue to build his podcast, "Theories of
Everything," which fuses rigorous scientific analysis with profound
philosophical inquiry. He will also advance AI, consciousness, and
theoretical physics research by expanding "Theories of Everything"
into an interdisciplinary research platform and educational hub.
This platform will foster collaboration within and between
disciplines by producing specialized video series, initiating
collaborative research projects with experts and institutions, and
hosting events and conferences.
Jaimungal, who holds a degree in mathematical physics from the
University of Toronto, launched
"Theories of Everything" in 2020. The podcast explores the
frontiers of conventional knowledge by engaging with theories
across quantum mechanics, consciousness, artificial intelligence,
and cosmology. It demystifies complex scientific ideas while
maintaining a high degree of technical rigor. Past guests include
Noam Chomsky, Bryan Johnson and
Scott Aaronson.
OSV's founder and CEO, Jim
O'Shaughnessy, commented, "Curt's deep domain knowledge,
ability to simplify complex topics, relentless work ethic, and high
standards together mean he is exactly the kind of creator we
believe will thrive in our changing media landscape. We're
delighted to be able to support him in taking "Theories of
Everything" to the next level."
Jaimungal said; "Being granted this Fellowship is both a
valued recognition of where I've got to and a powerful motivator to
keep on building. It will allow me to explore the mysterious realms
of physics and philosophy more deeply, aiming to enhance our shared
understanding of the universe. It's an honor and a privilege, and I
won't squander the opportunity."
About the Fellowship Program
OSV launched the O'Shaughnessy Fellowships in 2023. It is a
one-year program for ambitious people who want to build something
great. Fellows receive a $100,000
grant and access to OSV's network of founders, investors and
experts to support them in bringing their projects to life. More
information about last year's Fellows is available on OSV's
website.
In 2024, OSV will award ten $100,000 Fellowships. Applicants for the
Fellowships will also be considered for its sister program, the
O'Shaughnessy Grants. Under this program, OSV will make twenty
additional $10,000 grants to
promising creators, who will also be provided with access to OSV's
network.
OSV is accepting late applications for the 2024 Fellowships
until May 31, 2024. Creators
interested in applying can do so via OSV's website.
About O'Shaughnessy Ventures
OSV is a creative investment firm that empowers and inspires
creators to bring their ideas to life. Founded by Jim O'Shaughnessy, a pioneer in quantitative
investing, founder of O'Shaughnessy Asset Management, and author of
four books on investing, OSV aims to provide financial support and
to partner in growing the next life-changing creative ideas.
OSV combines Jim's deeply rooted interest in all things art,
science, investing, and tech with his long-held desire to establish
scenarios designed to help promising creators and their inspiring
ideas succeed, regardless of age, location, job history, or level
of education. For more information, visit https://www.osv.llc.
Media Contact:
Ena Gong
O'Shaughnessy Ventures LLC
(917) 355-7420
378214@email4pr.com
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