Jeffrey Emanuel
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Jeffrey Emanuel | |
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| Born | 1982 (age 42–43) New Rochelle, New York, United States |
| Alma mater | Reed College (BS) |
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| Fields | Artificial intelligence Software engineering Finance |
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Jeffrey Emanuel (born 1982) is an American entrepreneur, artificial intelligence expert, and former investment analyst. He is the founder and CEO of Pastel Network,[1] a blockchain platform focused on decentralized AI inference and file storage.[2] Emanuel gained widespread attention in 2025 for his analysis of Nvidia's AI strategy and the impact of DeepSeek, which coincided with significant market movements in the technology sector.[3] [4] [5]
Education and early life
Emanuel was born in New Rochelle, New York. He developed an early interest in neural networks in 1998, years before deep learning became widely recognized. He earned a bachelor's degree in pure mathematics from Reed College in 2005.[6]
Career
Finance and investment
Before his work in technology, Emanuel worked as a hedge fund analyst, focusing on long/short equity strategies. He held positions at several investment firms including Balyasny Asset Management, Millennium Management, and Tyndall Partners.[7] He was recognized twice with the Value Investors Club's Best Idea Award for his investment research and analysis.[8]
Technology and AI research
In 2010, Emanuel began working on AI models and subsequently became involved in AI research, software development, and blockchain technology.[6] He has contributed to several open-source AI and machine learning projects, including llm-aided-ocr[9] and Swiss Army Llama.[10] His work has focused on large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and AI-driven software development, primarily using Python, JavaScript, and Rust. [11]
Pastel Network
Emanuel founded Pastel Network, [12] a blockchain platform specializing in decentralized AI inference and file storage. [1] As CEO, he has been a significant contributor to the project's technical development. The platform's native token, PSL, is traded on multiple cryptocurrency exchanges.[2]
Nvidia analysis and market impact
On 25 January 2025, Emanuel published "The Short Case for Nvidia Stock," a 12,000-word analysis examining Nvidia's AI strategy, competitive risks, and valuation concerns. [13] The report, written in one day from his Brooklyn apartment, was shared across various platforms including Value Investors Club, Reddit, and X (formerly Twitter). The analysis gained traction after being shared by prominent figures in technology and investment, including Chamath Palihapitiya and Naval Ravikant.[6]
The report's publication preceded a significant market event on 27 January 2025, when Nvidia's stock declined 17%, resulting in approximately $600 billion in market capitalization losses—recorded as the largest single-day loss for any company in stock market history at that time. [14] The market reaction extended to other AI and semiconductor stocks, contributing to broader market movements. Bloomberg columnist Matt Levine characterized Emanuel's analysis as "a candidate for the most impactful short research report ever." [15] Emanuel stated he did not hold a short position in Nvidia when publishing his analysis.[6]
His work has been featured in various media outlets, including The New York Times.[16]
Patents and publications
Emanuel has a pending patent application in near-duplicate image detection technology.[17]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "DeepSeek Founders Are Worth $1 Billion or $150 Billion Depending Who You Ask". bloomberg.com. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Pastel Network Official Website". Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ↑ "The blogger who helped spark Nvidia's $600 billion stock collapse (and wider $2 trillion global stock market decline) and a panic in Silicon Valley". MarketWatch. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ↑ "Nvidia is in danger of losing its monopoly-like margins". The Economist.
- ↑ Scaggs, Alexandra (28 January 2025). "FTAV's further reading". Financial Times.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 "The blogger who helped spark Nvidia's $600 billion stock collapse and a panic in Silicon Valley". MarketWatch. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ↑ Gottsegen, Gordon (1 February 2025). "The blogger who helped spark Nvidia's $600 billion stock collapse". MarketWatch.
- ↑ "Value Investors Club - Best Idea Awards". Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ↑ "llm-aided-ocr GitHub Repository". GitHub. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ↑ "Swiss Army Llama GitHub Repository". GitHub. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ↑ "Dicklesworthstone - Overview". GitHub.
- ↑ Isaac, Mike (29 May 2024). "How A.I. Made Mark Zuckerberg Popular Again in Silicon Valley". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
- ↑ "The Short Case for Nvidia Stock". youtubetranscriptoptimizer.com.
- ↑ Subin, Samantha (27 January 2025). "Nvidia sheds almost $600 billion in market cap, biggest one-day loss in U.S. history". CNBC.
- ↑ "BBNA Convergence : Article". myconvergence.bna.com.
- ↑ "Meta's AI Strategy". The New York Times. 29 May 2024. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ↑ {{cite patent|https://patents.google.com/patent/US20240256741A1
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