Inside OSV

EX LIBRIS AD ASTRA!

Books and Space!

The inaugural O’Shaughnessy Ventures retreat marked a significant milestone for the company, bringing together team members from around the world for the first time in Washington, Connecticut. Featuring presentations from past Fellowship recipients, the event showcased the innovative work being done within the OSV community and sparked insightful discussions on future directions. Additionally, the retreat included strategic sessions where the team delved into OSV’s vision, goals, and initiatives, laying the groundwork for future growth and success. Team building exercises further strengthened the bonds among team members, fostering a sense of camaraderie and unity.

Jim O'Shaughnessy talking to a Fellowship grant winner.
A two column photo. On the left a cello and violin player. On the right a OSV team group photo
A two column photo. On the left two women posing for a photo. On the right a Fellows playing basketball
A professional magician, surprises three OSV members with a card trick.
A friendly game of ring toss
Team member Hiro, challenges three Fellows at a game of ring toss.
Team member Claudia, participates in the archery challenge.

Welcome to The Team!

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Rohan Uddin, Rahul Sanghi and Michael Brientenbach as they join the O’Shaughnessy Ventures team!

Team member Rohan Uddin
Rohan Uddin

As a writer, researcher, and designer, Rohan is adept at navigating complex landscapes and finding creative solutions. Currently, Rohan is focused on building and scaling Mortimus, a platform for multidisciplinary, consilient thinking. At OSV, Rohan serves as a versatile generalist, lending his expertise across various verticals, from Fellowships to Media. With a background in Computer Science and Business, along with experience in fintech startups and venture firms, Rohan brings a unique perspective and valuable insights to our team. Originally from Pakistan, he is now based in Toronto, Canada.

Rahul is currently the co-founder and writer at Tigerfeathers, where he’s building a literary time capsule for 21st century India. He’s spent a majority of the last ten years between the tech ecosystems in the UK and India, mostly splitting his time between fintech, crypto, and SaaS. He began his career as a consultant with KPMG in London, spending a majority of his time helping the firm set up its global enterprise blockchain and crypto asset advisory practice. He moved back to India in 2018 and joined Koinex (then India’s largest cryptocurrency exchange) as Director of Business and Strategy, before assuming the same role at B2B-SaaS startup FloBiz.

In the tradition of the Great Reshuffle, Rahul intends to fill in as an “amorphous blob” at OSV, initially working cross-functionally across Infinite Media, Adventures and the Fellowship programme.

Team member Rahul Sanghi
Rahul Sanghi

Michael Breitenbach, CFA hails from the banking and finance sector where he has had an illustrious career, most recently serving as a Director at Bank of America’s Global Wealth and Investment Management division, where he lead development of quantitative infrastructure and machine learning models to assist the due diligence of traditional and alternative investment platform offerings. At OSV, Michael is focused on using his technical expertise to drive OSV’s efforts in the venture investing, blockchain and generative AI space.

Team member, Michael Breitenbach
Michael Breitenbach

Unlocking the World’s Potential: How Grants are taking over

Atman, hosting a meeting over Zoom.

The Power of Small Grants

Grants are not just financial injections but beacons of hope and validation for those embarking on journeys to make a positive impact. They are not mere handouts; they are the wings upon which nascent ideas take flight, often leading to outcomes far more significant than their modest sums suggest.

Grants do more than provide funds; they reshape expectations and can foster a high-trust environment essential for nurturing high-risk ideas.

Atman Pandya, the Fellowships Lead at O’Shaughnessy Ventures (OSV), recently took the stage as a featured speaker at an Interintellect salon session titled “Unlocking The World’s Potential: How Grants are taking over.” In his engaging presentation, Atman shed light on OSV’s significant contribution to the grant funding space through its innovative Fellowship program and accompanying Grants program. With OSV dedicating approximately $1.2 million per year to support individuals pursuing ideas for positive impact, Atman highlighted the transformative role that grants play in catalyzing innovation and fostering societal progress.


During the session, Atman emphasized the multiplier effect of grants and their potential to serve as powerful tools for accelerating great work across various domains. He elaborated on how OSV’s Fellowship program provides not only financial support but also invaluable mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to resources, enabling Fellows to fully realize the potential of their ideas and initiatives.

Inside OSV

EX LIBRIS AD ASTRA!

Books and Space!

The inaugural O’Shaughnessy Ventures retreat marked a significant milestone for the company, bringing together team members from around the world for the first time in Washington, Connecticut. Featuring presentations from past Fellowship recipients, the event showcased the innovative work being done within the OSV community and sparked insightful discussions on future directions. Additionally, the retreat included strategic sessions where the team delved into OSV’s vision, goals, and initiatives, laying the groundwork for future growth and success. Team building exercises further strengthened the bonds among team members, fostering a sense of camaraderie and unity.

Jim O'Shaughnessy talking to a Fellowship grant winner.
A two column photo. On the left a cello and violin player. On the right a OSV team group photo
A two column photo. On the left two women posing for a photo. On the right a Fellows playing basketball
A professional magician, surprises three OSV members with a card trick.
A friendly game of ring toss
Team member Hiro, challenges three Fellows at a game of ring toss.
Team member Claudia, participates in the archery challenge.

Welcome to The Team!

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Rohan Uddin, Rahul Sanghi and Michael Brientenbach as they join the O’Shaughnessy Ventures team!

Team member Rohan Uddin
Rohan Uddin

As a writer, researcher, and designer, Rohan is adept at navigating complex landscapes and finding creative solutions. Currently, Rohan is focused on building and scaling Mortimus, a platform for multidisciplinary, consilient thinking. At OSV, Rohan serves as a versatile generalist, lending his expertise across various verticals, from Fellowships to Media. With a background in Computer Science and Business, along with experience in fintech startups and venture firms, Rohan brings a unique perspective and valuable insights to our team. Originally from Pakistan, he is now based in Toronto, Canada.

Rahul is currently the co-founder and writer at Tigerfeathers, where he’s building a literary time capsule for 21st century India. He’s spent a majority of the last ten years between the tech ecosystems in the UK and India, mostly splitting his time between fintech, crypto, and SaaS. He began his career as a consultant with KPMG in London, spending a majority of his time helping the firm set up its global enterprise blockchain and crypto asset advisory practice. He moved back to India in 2018 and joined Koinex (then India’s largest cryptocurrency exchange) as Director of Business and Strategy, before assuming the same role at B2B-SaaS startup FloBiz.

In the tradition of the Great Reshuffle, Rahul intends to fill in as an “amorphous blob” at OSV, initially working cross-functionally across Infinite Media, Adventures and the Fellowship programme.

Team member Rahul Sanghi
Rahul Sanghi

Michael Breitenbach, CFA hails from the banking and finance sector where he has had an illustrious career, most recently serving as a Director at Bank of America’s Global Wealth and Investment Management division, where he lead development of quantitative infrastructure and machine learning models to assist the due diligence of traditional and alternative investment platform offerings. At OSV, Michael is focused on using his technical expertise to drive OSV’s efforts in the venture investing, blockchain and generative AI space.

Team member, Michael Breitenbach
Michael Breitenbach

Unlocking the World’s Potential: How Grants are taking over

Atman, hosting a meeting over Zoom.

The Power of Small Grants

Grants are not just financial injections but beacons of hope and validation for those embarking on journeys to make a positive impact. They are not mere handouts; they are the wings upon which nascent ideas take flight, often leading to outcomes far more significant than their modest sums suggest.

Grants do more than provide funds; they reshape expectations and can foster a high-trust environment essential for nurturing high-risk ideas.

Atman Pandya, the Fellowships Lead at O’Shaughnessy Ventures (OSV), recently took the stage as a featured speaker at an Interintellect salon session titled “Unlocking The World’s Potential: How Grants are taking over.” In his engaging presentation, Atman shed light on OSV’s significant contribution to the grant funding space through its innovative Fellowship program and accompanying Grants program. With OSV dedicating approximately $1.2 million per year to support individuals pursuing ideas for positive impact, Atman highlighted the transformative role that grants play in catalyzing innovation and fostering societal progress.


During the session, Atman emphasized the multiplier effect of grants and their potential to serve as powerful tools for accelerating great work across various domains. He elaborated on how OSV’s Fellowship program provides not only financial support but also invaluable mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to resources, enabling Fellows to fully realize the potential of their ideas and initiatives.

Inside OSV

EX LIBRIS AD ASTRA!

Books and Space!

The inaugural O’Shaughnessy Ventures retreat marked a significant milestone for the company, bringing together team members from around the world for the first time in Washington, Connecticut. Featuring presentations from past Fellowship recipients, the event showcased the innovative work being done within the OSV community and sparked insightful discussions on future directions. Additionally, the retreat included strategic sessions where the team delved into OSV’s vision, goals, and initiatives, laying the groundwork for future growth and success. Team building exercises further strengthened the bonds among team members, fostering a sense of camaraderie and unity.

Jim O'Shaughnessy talking to a Fellowship grant winner.
A two column photo. On the left a cello and violin player. On the right a OSV team group photo
A two column photo. On the left two women posing for a photo. On the right a Fellows playing basketball
A professional magician, surprises three OSV members with a card trick.
A friendly game of ring toss
Team member Hiro, challenges three Fellows at a game of ring toss.
Team member Claudia, participates in the archery challenge.

Welcome to The Team!

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Rohan Uddin, Rahul Sanghi and Michael Brientenbach as they join the O’Shaughnessy Ventures team!

Team member Rohan Uddin
Rohan Uddin

As a writer, researcher, and designer, Rohan is adept at navigating complex landscapes and finding creative solutions. Currently, Rohan is focused on building and scaling Mortimus, a platform for multidisciplinary, consilient thinking. At OSV, Rohan serves as a versatile generalist, lending his expertise across various verticals, from Fellowships to Media. With a background in Computer Science and Business, along with experience in fintech startups and venture firms, Rohan brings a unique perspective and valuable insights to our team. Originally from Pakistan, he is now based in Toronto, Canada.

Rahul is currently the co-founder and writer at Tigerfeathers, where he’s building a literary time capsule for 21st century India. He’s spent a majority of the last ten years between the tech ecosystems in the UK and India, mostly splitting his time between fintech, crypto, and SaaS. He began his career as a consultant with KPMG in London, spending a majority of his time helping the firm set up its global enterprise blockchain and crypto asset advisory practice. He moved back to India in 2018 and joined Koinex (then India’s largest cryptocurrency exchange) as Director of Business and Strategy, before assuming the same role at B2B-SaaS startup FloBiz.

In the tradition of the Great Reshuffle, Rahul intends to fill in as an “amorphous blob” at OSV, initially working cross-functionally across Infinite Media, Adventures and the Fellowship programme.

Team member Rahul Sanghi
Rahul Sanghi

Michael Breitenbach, CFA hails from the banking and finance sector where he has had an illustrious career, most recently serving as a Director at Bank of America’s Global Wealth and Investment Management division, where he lead development of quantitative infrastructure and machine learning models to assist the due diligence of traditional and alternative investment platform offerings. At OSV, Michael is focused on using his technical expertise to drive OSV’s efforts in the venture investing, blockchain and generative AI space.

Team member, Michael Breitenbach
Michael Breitenbach

Unlocking the World’s Potential: How Grants are taking over

Atman, hosting a meeting over Zoom.

The Power of Small Grants

Grants are not just financial injections but beacons of hope and validation for those embarking on journeys to make a positive impact. They are not mere handouts; they are the wings upon which nascent ideas take flight, often leading to outcomes far more significant than their modest sums suggest.

Grants do more than provide funds; they reshape expectations and can foster a high-trust environment essential for nurturing high-risk ideas.

Atman Pandya, the Fellowships Lead at O’Shaughnessy Ventures (OSV), recently took the stage as a featured speaker at an Interintellect salon session titled “Unlocking The World’s Potential: How Grants are taking over.” In his engaging presentation, Atman shed light on OSV’s significant contribution to the grant funding space through its innovative Fellowship program and accompanying Grants program. With OSV dedicating approximately $1.2 million per year to support individuals pursuing ideas for positive impact, Atman highlighted the transformative role that grants play in catalyzing innovation and fostering societal progress.


During the session, Atman emphasized the multiplier effect of grants and their potential to serve as powerful tools for accelerating great work across various domains. He elaborated on how OSV’s Fellowship program provides not only financial support but also invaluable mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to resources, enabling Fellows to fully realize the potential of their ideas and initiatives.

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