Larry Cao, CFA

Larry Cao, CFA, is a distinguished author, researcher, and speaker with expertise in the integration of AI and big data in finance. With over two decades in the investment industry, Larry has held positions at leading institutions including CFA Institute, McKinsey, and Morningstar. His influential works, such as Handbook of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Applications in Investments (2023), T-Shaped Teams: Organizing to Adopt AI and Big Data at Investment Firms (2021), and AI Pioneers in Investment Management (2019), have achieved broad industry acclaim.

These publications have been cited by regulatory authorities including the European Securities Market Authority and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and referenced in US Congressional Testimony. As a thought leader, Larry is a frequent speaker at global industry events. His insights are extensively recognized by top financial research outlets, including Deloitte Insights, Harvard Business Review, and Morningstar, and featured across major business media platforms such as Bloomberg, the Financial Times, the South China Morning Post, and The Wall Street Journal. While at Harvard and MIT, he co-authored a research paper with Nobel laureate Franco Modigliani.