Dr Michael G. Kollo

Dr Michael G. Kollo is a philosopher at heart, a scientist by training, and a technologist by profession. Holding a PhD in Finance from the London School of Economics, he has spent two decades working at the intersection of quantitative finance, data science, and artificial intelligence — leading research teams at institutions such as BlackRock, AXA, and HESTA. Beyond technical expertise, Michael is deeply engaged in the human implications of intelligent systems. Through podcasts (The Curious Quant), public lectures, and writings, he explores how AI challenges our notions of consciousness, meaning, and identity.