> They probably aren't just smart, they also have some process that isn't just about being clever. They optimize their execution, they make sure their research

> They probably aren't just smart, they also have some process that isn't just about being clever. They optimize their execution, they make sure their research platform is top quality, ... > The thing about the investment business is there's a lot of focus on being smart, to the detriment of everything else that you need. Yes, precisely. RenTech's research platform is key. All hedge funds recognize that data is integral to their success. But most funds drown in the amount of data they try to process. RenTech does not. A large number of their research team works directly on innovating data processing, not just strategy design and development.