Quant Curious? Let’s Talk Algo Trading with Akarsh Verma

Algorithmic Trading: A Starter Conversation

A one-on-one session for people who want a clear picture of how algorithmic trading works before they commit time or money to it. I cover the landscape, the main strategy families, and where AI and modern tooling actually fit. Scope is limited to equities.

This is a conversation, not a course. You get the most out of it by sending a short list of questions or topics in advance.

What you will take away

1. A working mental model of how algo trading systems are put together: data, signal, execution, risk.
2. An honest view of the strategy categories that exist and the conditions each one depends on.
3. Where AI and machine learning genuinely help, and where they add cost without adding edge.
4. Direct answers to your own questions, plus a sense of what to learn next and in what order.

Who this is for

You are new to algorithmic trading and want a grounded starting point rather than scattered YouTube advice.

1. You trade manually today and are weighing whether to automate part of it.
2. You have specific questions about applying machine learning to trading and want them answered by someone who has built these systems.

What this session does not include

1. Specific strategies, algorithms, or code. I will not share mine or evaluate yours.
2. Derivatives, options, or views on individual stocks.
3. Investment advice or recommendations of any kind.