Built for Alpha. Driven by Data. Disciplined by Design.
SharpeQuant Capital bridges technology and finance through a global quantitative investment platform. The team is preparing a quantitative hedge fund offering expected to be introduced first in Canada through a long-established registered investment firm, with potential international structures to be explored thereafter.
Our planned onshore and offshore strategies are intended to be offered to accredited and institutional investors and are designed around automated, systematic long/short equity models built on precision data science and disciplined execution, with the objective of delivering consistent, data-driven performance for today's market. Final offering details will be made available exclusively through the registered investment firm once launched.
(SharpeQuant Capital does not offer securities to the public and operates exclusively in collaboration with duly registered Portfolio Managers, Investment Fund Managers, and Exempt Market Dealers.)
The performance results shown above are simulated and based on backtested data using SharpeQuant’s proprietary trading technology. These results are provided for illustrative and informational purposes only and do not represent the performance of any actual fund or account. Past simulated performance is not indicative of future results, and actual outcomes may differ materially. SharpeQuant does not offer investment advice or manage client assets. Fund management and investor onboarding are handled exclusively our registered Portfolio Manager and Investment Fund Manager partner.
Our Vision
To lead global finance through data science and quantitative innovation.
Our Mission
To deliver superior risk-adjusted returns with fully automated, data-driven strategies built on scientific rigor and institutional discipline.
Our Values
Integrity – Transparency and trust in every decision.
Innovation – Relentless pursuit of smarter, science-based solutions.
Collaboration – Diverse minds, unified to drive lasting performance
Meet the Founder – CEO & Visionary Behind SQC’s Quantitative Trading Technology
Driven by Passion, Powered by Precision.
Lisa Chen is a seasoned entrepreneur, trader, and visionary fintech leader with over two decades of experience at the intersection of financial markets, quantitative technology, and business innovation.
Her career began in finance at age 21, when she became licensed through the Canadian Securities Institute and began executing trades across equities, options, fixed income, and mutual funds at a Canadian national brokerage firm. This early experience laid the foundation for her deep understanding of market mechanics and disciplined execution under pressure.
She later combined entrepreneurial drive with sharp operational instincts, helping scale a two-person venture into Canada’s largest distributor of sign and graphics technology, systems and supplies – earning her a finalist spot for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® awards.
Following the company’s acquisition and a brief retirement, Lisa returned to the markets to develop methodologies and fully automated algorithmic strategies. She went on to earn a Top 5 global ranking in one of the world’s most respected trading competitions – widely regarded as the gold standard in live trading since 1983, requiring full transparency and real capital. Her performance led to selection among a small group of elite traders whose verified strategies are tracked and followed through an institutional-grade auto-execution platform trusted by global investors.
Today, Lisa is the CEO of SQC, a quantitative trading technology firm powering institutional investment funds with fully automated, data-driven portfolio strategies. She leads a team of quantitative strategists and oversees the firm’s proprietary SharpeQuant (SQ) platform – used by licensed fund managers and professional investors to optimize performance, scalability, and risk-adjusted returns.
Outside the boardroom, Lisa is also a former race car driver with dozens of podium finishes across North America. Her high-performance mindset on the track mirrors her approach to trading and leadership – disciplined, data-driven, and relentlessly focused on execution.
Meet the Team
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Lisa Chen
Chief Executive Officer
Lisa is Founder and CEO. She brings 18 years in trading, including 9 focused on algorithmic strategy design, was CSI-licensed to execute trades at a national brokerage, previously served as a VP, placed Top 5 in the 2021 World Cup Trading Championship®, was an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® finalist, and was one of 12 World Cup Advisors® globally.
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Xavier Hamel-Lapointe, CFA
Managing Director, Finance & Compliance
Xavier is Managing Director, Finance and Compliance. He brings an MSc, the CFA charter, and 10 years of experience spanning investment management, research, and compliance, including leadership of his registered firm, prior equity analysis at Tonus Capital, and teaching and mentoring roles with Université de Sherbrooke and the Desjardins Accelerator Program.
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Brandon Newell, CFA
Chief Investment Officer
Brandon is Chief Investment Officer. A thought leader in institutional solutions, he holds the CFA and DMS designations, leads Total Portfolio Solutions at Global Solutions Wealth Management Inc. (multi-family office), previously served as Executive Director at CIBC Capital Markets, and has hands-on experience trading volatility in OTPP’s Tactical Asset Allocation Group.
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Daniil Riabitskyi
Head of Quantitative Systems
Daniil is Head of Quantitative Systems. He brings 15 years in programming trading strategies and quantitative research, previously served as a quant analyst and ranking-system developer at Collective2, traded at DT Trading Company, and holds a bachelor’s from the National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute”.
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Nicholas Cheung
Operations & Administration Support
Nicholas is Operations and Administration Support. With 9 years across B2B sales, digital marketing, consulting, and project/product management, he grew a SaaS user base 70x, secured C$20 million in deals, and holds a bachelor’s from Simon Fraser University in Business Administration and Psychology with Management Information Systems.
Advisors
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Walter J. Gallwas
Walter brings over 28 years of leadership in trading systems, managed futures, and alternative investments to LCT’s Advisory Board. As a pioneer in system-assisted trading, he co-developed one of the first platforms allowing investors to access automated strategies -helping transform how portfolios are managed and scaled across the industry.
He is the Founding Partner of Attain Capital Management and served as Managing Director at RCM Alternatives, where he guided institutions and high-net-worth clients through complex markets with a focus on disciplined, risk-managed strategies. He also launched Attain Portfolio Advisors to expand investor access to leading commodity-based managers.
As Co-Founder, Principal and Managing Director of iSystems and iBroker, Walter continues to lead innovation in trading technology, platform integration, and scalable infrastructure. His expertise spans portfolio construction, product development, and regulatory best practices - making him an invaluable strategic voice as LCT expands its institutional offerings.
Walter holds a degree in Economics from Washington State University and has previously held regulatory affiliations with the CFTC, NFA, MFA, and CBOT. His commitment to transparency, investor protection, and operational excellence closely aligns with LCT’s mission to deliver institutional-grade performance through quantitative automation.
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Paul Chow
Paul has over 25 years of experience in the capital markets, specializing in corporate finance, strategic planning, and business development. Over the course of his career, Mr. Chow has served as a director and officer of both private and publicly traded companies, providing leadership and oversight across a wide range of corporate functions, including financing, marketing, and operational management.
Mr. Chow has been actively involved in multiple sectors, including technology, oil and gas, mining, and agriculture, contributing to the advancement and commercialization of numerous projects within these industries. His experience also includes assisting companies in preparing for and completing initial public offerings (IPOs), as well as guiding organizations through various stages of corporate growth and market expansion.
As an entrepreneur, Mr. Chow continues to be engaged with a number of public and private enterprises at different stages of their development, offering strategic insight and fostering long-term value creation.
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Sean Chan
As Strategic Advisor - Capital & Partnerships, Sean brings over 12 years of experience in corporate finance advisory, investment banking, and management consulting, with demonstrated expertise in strategic growth, capital formation, and investor relations across multiple sectors.
He has advised and collaborated with single- and multi-family offices, investment funds, and corporations - building long-standing relationships within a global network of over 2,000 institutional and family office investors.With an additional decade of work in quantitative modeling and algorithmic strategy design, Sean blends analytical rigor with financial insight to help SharpeQuant strengthen its partnerships and AUM capital-raising initiatives across key markets.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Philosophy from the University of British Columbia and has pursued advanced studies in Managerial Accounting at Langara College.
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