A Singer with a Side Gig as Quant Hedge Fund Legend: Interview with Pete Muller

An American singer-songwriter, Mr. Pete Muller forged a rather unconventional path. He founded and now runs PDT Partners, one of the most successful quant investment firms in our world today. But he is also a famous musician, having just recently released his 4th studio album, "Dissolve," and is touring all around the world.

In this interview, Mr. Muller talks about his educational and music journey with us – from studying math at Princeton to starting his hedge fund; from starting his music career in California to pushing himself as a live performer playing on the New York City subway platforms and stages all around the world. He speaks about his morning routine of yoga and cardio, as well as his way of finding a balance between music and finance.

Mr. Muller has long been a champion of music education and the arts. In 2017, he spearheaded the Berklee School of Music's acquisition of New York City's Power Station recording studio, saving the iconic space from being shuttered. In partnership with the city, Muller is helping transform the beleaguered studio into a world-class facility that Berklee will use as its first New York outpost for students.

Beyond his ambitious financial and musical careers, Mr. Muller still finds time to pursue other passions. He is an avid surfer, dedicated yogi, and prolific crossword puzzle constructor – you can find his challenging, music-themed, "meta-puzzles" monthly in the Washington Post.

We are honored to host Mr. Muller on our show and cannot wait to spread his music and ideas to more people.

Pete Muller