Dr. Alfred Boediman is a seasoned venture capitalist, financial mathematician, and deep-tech strategist with decades of experience at the intersection of finance, technology, and sustainability. He has led impact investment funds across Southeast Asia and pioneered neuro-statistical models for financial markets, combining rigorous data analytics with behavioral insights to anticipate macroeconomic shifts before they emerge. A trusted advisor to multi-family offices, former top executive at Samsung Electronics, and adjunct professor at the University of Chicago, his interests span from cognitive AI to transforming waste into economic value. Through his 16 books, he challenges conventional wisdom—decoding investment, risk management, and entrepreneurship strategies, exploring AI and education, and even venturing into fundamental sciences—proving that innovation and value can be found everywhere, even in waste.