Eli Samson
I design research systems for capital allocation. My work centers on studying companies through economic frameworks, factor models, and market structure analysis, then building tools that systematize the research process into repeatable, structured workflows. The goal is to convert discretionary insight into analytical infrastructure that scales.
Current Research
Capital Efficiency in Technology
Developing factor models that evaluate capital efficiency, unit economics, and operating leverage across software and technology companies; identifying which businesses generate durable free cash flow relative to their invested capital base.
Competitive Dynamics & Market Structure
Studying how industry structure, switching costs, and network effects shape long-term competitive positioning; analyzing where value accrues within supply chains and how market concentration evolves over time.
Systematic Research Infrastructure
Converting discretionary research processes into structured, systematic workflows; building analytical tools that encode domain knowledge into repeatable pipelines, reducing the gap between hypothesis formation and empirical validation.
Methodology
Economic Framework
My work begins with understanding how a company or industry fits within a broader economic system. I analyze market structure, competitive dynamics, capital flows, and the incentives shaping participant behavior. This framework informs how I approach modeling and what signals may matter most.
Factor Development
From this foundation, I translate economic intuition into measurable factors. I develop models that normalize company performance across multiple dimensions, capturing operational competitiveness, free cash flow generation, and resilience across cycles. The goal is to transform qualitative insight into structured, comparable signals.
Workflow Crystallization
Once a research approach proves useful, I systematize it. I prototype models and workflows in Python, then convert the underlying logic into reusable tools that integrate into a broader research environment. By embedding models directly into lightweight interfaces and workflows, I turn analytical ideas into repeatable processes that produce actionable insight.
Systems
Research tools and analytical infrastructure.
Featured System
Equity Factor Engine
Scores 5,500+ equities daily through a composite factor model with real-time portfolio strategy simulation and regime-aware allocation.
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