Caladan Research

Caladan Research

Fig. 1 — The neural network. A foundational architecture behind modern AI, where layers of interconnected nodes learn increasingly useful representations from data. Intelligence emerges from how the pieces work together.

Navigating the intelligence frontier

AI systems

Artificial intelligence is redefining how we think, work and interact with the world. We strive to create intelligent systems that explore the possibilities of this evolving technology and expand the boundaries of what is possible.

General purpose software

Every industry has its own complexities. We investigate the processes behind them and engineer practical software solutions, from internal tools and mobile applications to complete platforms that transform how businesses operate.

Engineering the Future of Finance.

Traditional finance

Even the most established financial practices have their limitations. We challenge those limits with technology, bringing greater depth, speed and precision to corporate finance, M&A, valuations and equity research.

Quantitative research

Investing requires more than intuition. It requires evidence. Inspired by specialized fields of mathematics and machine learning, we investigate unique opportunities across global financial and digital markets.

Fig. 2 — Gradient descent. Progress rarely follows a straight line. Each step responds to what came before, moving iteratively toward a better solution.

Our philosophy

Question everything

The simplest questions can lead to extraordinary discoveries. We are drawn to complex problems and driven by the wonder of finding solutions where none seem possible.

We investigate ideas, challenge assumptions and experiment with innovative approaches. Our work is art, and we treat it as such. Our dedication and creativity are the heart and soul of every vision we bring to life.

Our ambition is to leave a legacy of beauty and purpose. To open new possibilities, and make a lasting difference in people’s lives.

Who we are

  • Angelos Liapis

    Angelos Liapis

    Finance professional holding a BSc in Operations Research & Technology and an MSc in Finance & Investments at AUEB, and an MSc in Financial Engineering at Stevens in the USA. His expertise spans complex financial derivatives pricing, business valuation, and investment portfolio controlling. He focuses on quantitative investment strategies and portfolio optimization, with a particular emphasis on automation.

  • Yannis Leventis

    Yannis Leventis

    Engineer and researcher focused on building end-to-end AI and software systems, spanning design, development, deployment, and cloud infrastructure. Holds an integrated MEng in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens, with a concentration in Computer Science and an emphasis on artificial intelligence, software engineering, and optimization.

  • Manos Roussos

    Manos Roussos

    Quantitative research and machine learning specialist with a BSc in Operations Research and Technology at AUEB and an MSc in Financial Engineering at Imperial College London. His professional experience in financial services includes portfolio optimization, algorithmic trading strategies and investment valuations. This expertise enables him to turn mathematical and statistical research into domain-specific intelligent systems.

  • Gerasimos Kydoniefs

    Gerasimos Kydoniefs

    Researcher specializing in artificial intelligence. Professional experience in FX and derivatives trading at a bank, alongside financial valuation and modeling. Developing AI systems and applying mathematical research to financial and technological problems. Holds a BSc and MSc in Mathematics from the University of Bristol, with a focus on pure mathematics, particularly complex geometry and number theory.