Event Profile

CAIA Atlanta- Blockchain Technology 101 Educational Dinner

Date(s):
April 16, 2019
Note:
All times listed are in local time
Venue:
Ecco Buckhead
3586 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30326 
Fee(s):
This event has a fee
Description:
CAIA Atlanta Educational Dinner - Blockchain Technology 101

As there is a limited capacity for this event we ask that you please register as early as possible to reserve your spot.
 
Join us for our spring educational event on Blockchain Technology. We have invited New Beacon Partners to give a talk on blockchain which will include:
 
• What is Blockchain Technology?
• Practical Applications of Blockchain Technology
• How Investors are Allocating to the Space

Our CAIA Chicago chapter held a similar event last year to rave reviews. We hope to have an equally engaging discussion and learn more about this exciting technology.
 
Agenda
5:30 PM Registration 
5:45 PM Keynote Presentation
6:45 PM Reception  
 
Event Fees
$35.00 Regular Member Ticket
$65.00 Guest Ticket
$20.00 CFA Atlanta Name badge
 
Location 
Ecco Buckhead
3586 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30326 

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Alex Cohen
Organization: New Beacon Partners


Mr. Alexander Cohen is Co-Founder and a Managing Director of New Beacon Partners. Prior to founding New Beacon Partners, Mr. Cohen worked in the Technology, Media & Telecommunications Investment Banking group at Wells Fargo Securities in New York, focusing on the Media and Education Sectors. In his role at Wells Fargo Securities, Mr. Cohen sat on the Strategic Initiative and Leadership Committee as well as completed over $10+ Billion of transactions. Previously, Mr. Cohen was an Assistant Vice President at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in the Alternative Investments Group focusing on the creation, structuring, onboarding and support of Private Equity funds for the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Merrill Lynch Private Banking and Investment Group (PBIG) and U.S. Trust platforms. Mr. Cohen received a B.A. in Economics as well as a B.A. in Environmental Studies from New York University and is a CFA Level II candidate.


Luis Quintero
Organization: New Beacon Partners


Mr. Luis Quintero is Co-Founder and a Managing Director of New Beacon Partners. Prior to founding New Beacon Partners, Mr. Quintero worked in the Technology, Media & Telecommunications Investment Banking group at Wells Fargo Securities in New York. In his role at Wells Fargo Securities, Mr. Quintero completed over $10+ Billion of transactions as well as sat on the Strategic Initiative and Leadership Committee. Previously, Mr. Quintero received an MBA from the Yale School of Management, where he focused on the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning on quantitative financial investing. Prior to attending Yale, Mr. Quintero worked for the Volatility and Exotics (VolEx) trading desk at Goldman Sachs in New York. Mr. Quintero received a B.S. in Engineering in Operations Research and Financial Engineering (ORFE) from Princeton University.