Lex chats with Eva Shang, CEO of Legalist - a technology-powered investment firm specialising in alternative assets. Shang discusses her company's strategies in litigation finance, bankruptcy, and government receivables. She explains that Legalist uses technology and data analysis to identify investment opportunities in the legal space. Shang also discusses the challenges and complexities of underwriting litigation cases and the importance of human judgment in the process. She highlights the need for uncorrelated sources of return in the investment landscape and the potential for technology to transform other asset classes. Shang also expresses caution about retail investors entering alternative investment spaces without proper knowledge and understanding of the risks involved.
MENTIONED IN THE CONVERSATION
Legalist's Website: https://bit.ly/46masHp
Eva's LinkedIn profile: https://bit.ly/49GENmD
Topics: fintech, hedge fund, litigation finance, asset management, alternative investments, AI, artificial intelligence, underwriting, investment
Companies: Legalist, Y-Combinator, LexisNexis
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TIMESTAMPS
1’23”: Overview of Legalist's Asset Management Strategies
2’31”: Litigation Finance: Core Strategy and Operation
6’20”: Integration of Data Analysis and Technology in Litigation Finance
9’37”: Early Development of Legalist’s Technology at Y-Combinator
14’59”: Transition from Legal Analytics to Litigation Finance
18’22”: Investment Process and Decision Making in Legalist
24’33”: Challenges and Innovations in Data-Driven Litigation Funding
27’24”: Growth and Expansion of Legalist Since 2019
31’51”: The Future of Alternative Investments and Legalist's Role
35’09”: The channels used to connect with Eva & learn more about Legalist
