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16-Year-Old Joins Citadel Securities, Rejects AI Offers
8/19/2025
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Story summary
- Kairan Quazi, 16, joins Citadel Securities as a quant developer, rejecting offers from AI labs and tech firms.
- He values Citadel's meritocratic culture and sees age as no barrier to advancement.
- Quazi previously contributed to critical systems for Starlink at SpaceX.
- He will live near New York City, facilitating his commute.
