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First off, I know this is a controversial topic but it should be discussed as it is an inevitable fate for anyone in quant.

Who would you say is the value add of a quant for an asset manager?

It’s a cost center so this is a serious question.

Is it raw knowledge (PhD+)?

Maybe, but most of it is encoded in LLMs now.

Is it understanding structure and how to solve problems?

Yea, that seems more aligned. But even then, LLMs and context-aware agents like Cursor for programming is bridging this gap rapidly.

Many quants scoff at the idea of using Cursor to build their models and trading strategies but I think they are using it incorrectly or their ego refuses to accept that years of academic training is becoming commoditized.

Here are some common guidelines that has helped me cured myself of LLM disease syndrome (LDS).

1. ⁠LLMs don’t understand context very well. That’s why you need something like Cursor to inject codebase context. It does a good job.

2. ⁠Yes, you absolutely have to refactor your codebase for any real project. Adding docstrings or asking the LLM to do so is also critical. This allows you want to work in chunks and not have to iteratively go back and forth.

3. ⁠No you shouldn’t write large prompts. You need to iteratively use the LLM. It’s human in the feedback loop that makes the coding powerful. You avoid taken unintended code jumps that are suboptimal.

The way I think about this is that you have a global reward function – your ideal model or program – which you are asking the LLM (along with a context engine) to find in an insanely high dimensional vector space. Yes this is not 100% accurate technically, but a good mental picture.

To guide it properly down the valley you need to do it gradually and iteratively to avoid getting stuck in suboptimal valleys (this is what happens when you inject large prompts usually). It’s like hiking down a large mountain, you don’t jump down, you do it gradually.

If you approach LLM agents with this perspective, maybe you can keep your job for another 10 years.

I’m working with an individual accountant and she wants to conduct market research – we are looking to survey around 5 US ecommerce business owners about their accounting. We are offering a $25 gift certificate. I know I can’t post it on reddit, but was wondering if anyone knows of good places I could advertise the survey link? Thanks!

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Hi everyone,

I hope your businesses are thriving!

I run a manufacturing company that specializes in plastic cleaning tools, everything from indoor brooms and mops to outdoor sweepers, brushes, squeegees, and various cleaning accessories, including items suited for construction and industrial use.

We’ve built a solid operation with high daily output (up to 30,000 units/day), flexible color customization, and the ability to do private labeling. What makes us stand out is that we can match the pricing of typical overseas suppliers, but with noticeably better build quality and finish. Our focus has always been on consistency and durability.

That said, we’re not in the eCommerce space ourselves. I’ve always handled the production side and never ventured into online sales or platforms like Amazon, eBay, or Shopify.

Now I’m thinking, rather than build a sales team from scratch or dive into an area I don’t fully understand, maybe there’s someone already active in this community who sees an opportunity here. Perhaps you’re already running a store or looking for a reliable, under-the-radar product line to add.

I’m open to discussions, whether it’s for direct dropshipping, wholesale distribution, or even custom branding for your store.

Would this kind of collaboration be interesting to anyone here? Or has anyone tackled a similar idea and could share some advice on the best way to approach it?

I’m planning a trip to Romania to check out some kitschy, spooky spots. I’m making this a full-on “haunted” adventure! Of course, we’ll be visiting Bran Castle and Poenari Citadel, but the real highlight will be exploring the Hoia-Baciu Forest.

I have two questions:

1. Are there any other haunted or kitschy places we should see within the country?

2. In your opinion, what are some other places that are great for haunted exploration? (Places with ghost tours, unique history, strange occurences, etc.)