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Kirk McKeown

Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Carbon Arc

Search every verified Kirk McKeown interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Kirk McKeown, co-founder and CEO of Carbon Arc, appeared on the Hedgineer podcast in April 2024 to discuss the integration of artificial intelligence in investment research and data analysis. During the episode, he described his background building proprietary research teams at multi-manager firms and outlined Carbon Arc's approach to helping research teams use AI to enhance data collection and decision-making. He discussed the importance of moving beyond raw data assets to extracting actionable insights, citing examples such as using geolocation data to understand revenue drivers like store traffic and conversion rates. McKeown also shared his perspective on the future of the data industry, stating that the number of data providers is expected to grow significantly and that the specific dataset used will become less important than the questions being asked. He argued that the data asset market will expand faster than organizations can scale their efforts, creating a need for a platform that transforms data around a common taxonomy and lexicon, allowing users to pay for insights on a consumption basis.

Recent appearances

  • Fmr Head of Prop Research Point72: I Built a Career on Taking 1000s of At Bats Not 10 | Kirk McKeown

    May 30, 2026 · 📺 Personable - Hosted by Harvey Bracken-Smith

    Kirk McKeown, former Head of Proprietary Research at Point72, former Head of Proprietary Research at Glenview Capital, analyst at Tudor Investment Corporation and Hunter Global Advisors, co-founder of Carbon Arc, and holder of degrees from Harvard and MIT, joins Personable to reveal what it actually takes to reach the top of Wall Street, why he never picked a single stock in his entire career, and why taking thousands of at bats is the only thing that separates the elite from everyone else. In this episode, Kirk opens up about getting sober at 26 and rebuilding himself from the ground up, why…

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  • The New Alpha: How AI Is Democratizing Access to Data

    April 29, 2026 · 📺 Momentum in B2B Tech with AI

    In this episode of Momentum: Where FinTech Meets AI, host Stan Altshuller sits down with Kirk McKeown, CEO and Founder of CarbonArc, to explore how AI is reshaping the economics of data access—and redefining where alpha comes from. For years, alternative data was expensive, fragmented, and largely reserved for hedge funds and institutional investors with deep pockets. Kirk built CarbonArc to challenge that model by making high-value data more accessible through modern, consumption-based pricing and AI-driven analytics. Stan and Kirk break down how traditional financial research evolved into to…

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  • Why Data Is the Real AI Battleground

    April 23, 2026 · 📺 WealthManagement Informa

    Kirk McKeown, co-founder and CEO of Carbon Arc, breaks down why data, not just AI models, will determine the next wave of innovation in wealth management. As firms race to adopt AI, the real challenge lies in making data accessible, structured, and usable across organizations. He also discusses the rise of the model-driven economy, the growing importance of real-time data, and the risks of data decay, along with a broader push toward democratizing access to institutional-quality data.

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  • The Kirk McKeown Episode (Co-founder, Carbon Arc)

    April 02, 2026 · 📺 System2

    This episode features a deep dive into the current challenges and innovations in hedge fund data acquisition, valuation, and the future of market research. Guest Kirk McKeown, co-founder of Carbon Arc, shares his extensive experience in building data-driven strategies, navigating market frictions, and the evolving landscape of alternative data. In this insightful interview, Kirk shares his journey from hedge funds to entrepreneurship, exploring innovative data strategies, AI's impact on research, and building scalable networks. Discover how to leverage unstructured data, navigate biases in AI,…

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  • Alpha Comes From a Differentiated View - Ex-Point72 Prop Research Head Kirk McKeown on Edge in 2026

    February 26, 2026 · 📺 Odds on Open

    Check out Carbon Arc here: https://www.carbonarc.co/ Get access to every episode 12 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0hQrPxi... or Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Kirk McKeown, founder and CEO of Carbon Arc and former senior investor-facing operator across Glenview and Point72, on how alpha migrates as market structure, tooling, and competition evolve. What most investors misunderstand about “edge” is that it is rarely static and often lives in process design, information capture, and interpretation of small nar…

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  • PANEL 🎤 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 - 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐈 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

    December 11, 2025 · 📺 Beryl Elites

    🔔 Hit SUBSCRIBE button and be the first to get new videos 🎬 Stay tuned on upcoming videos covering various aspects of financial markets and artificial intelligence. Join us on this journey of knowledge and innovation at the BERYL ELITES conference! ✅ 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 - 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐈 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: From finance to healthcare, alternative data and AI are redefining how decisions are made, risks are managed, and opportunities are uncovered. The shift from search to chat - what is new customer journey? 🌟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐥 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 & 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢…

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  • AI Hot 100 Podcast: Democratizing Data & Insights in AI | Kirk McKeown, Carbon Arc Co-founder & CEO

    February 11, 2025 · 📺 The AI Furnace 🧨🔥

    Hosted By: Hamza Zaveri (Co-Founder, The AI Furnace) Angela Mascarenas (Co-Founder, The AI Furnace) Guest: Kirk McKeown ...

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  • 𝐄𝐃𝐔 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬💡 Kirk McKeown - Opportunities Within the Data Ecosystem for Global Arc Clients

    December 05, 2024 · 📺 Beryl Elites

    🔔 Hit SUBSCRIBE button and be the first to get new videos 🎬 Stay tuned on upcoming videos covering various aspects of financial markets and artificial intelligence. Join us on this journey of knowledge and innovation at the BERYL ELITES conference! 🗓️ 6th Annual Beryl Elites Alternative Investment & Data Revolution - Thought Leadership Conference. Immerse yourself in 18 dynamic panels featuring 85 esteemed speakers from top financial, investment, and technology companies. EDU Series 💡 Kirk McKeown Global Arc - Opportunities Within the Data Ecosystem for Global Arc Clients PANEL: The Futu…

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  • INTERVIEW 🎙️ Kirk McKeown, Carbon Arc. How Wall Street & Big Tech are Converging

    November 25, 2024 · 📺 Beryl Elites

    🔔 Hit SUBSCRIBE button and be the first to get new videos 🎬 Stay tuned on upcoming videos covering various aspects of financial markets and artificial intelligence. Join us on this journey of knowledge and innovation at the BERYL ELITES conference! 🗓️ 6th Annual Beryl Elites Alternative Investment & Data Revolution - Thought Leadership Conference. Immerse yourself in 18 dynamic panels featuring 85 esteemed speakers from top financial, investment, and technology companies. INTERVIEW 🎙️ Kirk McKeown, Co-Founder, Carbon Arc Rupesh Pednekar, The Beryl Consulting Group [BERYL ELITES WEBSITE]…

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  • Kirk McKeown, Carbon Arc | Media Week NYC theCUBE + NYSE Wired

    October 04, 2024 · 📺 SiliconANGLE theCUBE

    Kirk McKeown, Co-founder & CEO, Carbon Arc.

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  • The Evolution and Future of Data-Driven Intelligence with Kirk McKeown | Episode 9

    April 01, 2024 · 📺 The Hedgineer Podcast

    How are the industry’s leading investment firms successfully integrating AI to augment data analysis and fundamental research? We had the opportunity to have Kirk McKeown, founder of Carbon Arc, share how he is using AI to enhance the data collection process and how research teams can leverage intelligence to make better data-driven decisions. Listen to the full episode to learn more. _______________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the Hedgineer channel, where we explore the intersection of software engineering, ai, blockchain technology, finance, and more.…

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  • How to build a data insight business - Kirk McKeown

    March 22, 2024 · 📺 TalkWithKiet

    Welcome to the Talk With Kiet show where we connect people, ideas, and capital to help make a difference in the world. Today I am on with Kirk McKeown, the CEO and Founder of Carbon Arc. Kirk and I will talk about his extensive career and entrepreneurial journey, as well as how to build a data insight business.

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