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Matt Turk

Matt Turk

Data Scientist & Investor with expertise in ML and quant research

matt-turk
New York, New York, United States
Joined May 2026

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Matt Turk is an accomplished data scientist and machine learning expert with a strong background in both quantitative finance and venture capital. His career trajectory highlights a consistent focus on applying advanced ML techniques to solve complex problems, from developing financial models at Goldman Sachs to building AI solutions for startup evaluation at Goodwater Capital and Cleanlab. He has a solid foundation in ML research, starting from his undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley. cleanlab+3
He possesses a unique blend of technical and investment acumen, having served as an investor at Goodwater Capital while simultaneously leading applied science initiatives. This dual experience allows him to not only develop sophisticated ML models but also understand their practical application and impact within investment strategies, particularly in automating due diligence and startup valuation. theorg+2
Matt actively shares his technical knowledge through writing, contributing to platforms like the Cleanlab blog and his personal GitHub-hosted blog. His posts demonstrate an interest in practical applications of ML, such as accelerating time series modeling, and personal productivity systems using tools like Obsidian. github+1

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