I left quant trading to work in AI. Here's why I gave up a more secure career to join an AI startup.
Varun chose an AI startup over a quant role to pursue greater challenge, growth, and long-term career options despite lower initial pay and greater uncertainty.
He joined SpaceX at 14. At 16, teen prodigy Kairan Quazi is jumping to quant trading giant Citadel Securities.
At just 16, Quazi has been amassing accolades and records for his work at SpaceX, but ultimately chooses to transition into quant finance at Citadel Securities.