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Teen Prodigy Kairan Quazi Swaps SpaceX for Citadel

8/23/2025

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Kairan Quazi, a 16-year-old Bangladeshi-American, leaves SpaceX to join Citadel Securities as a quantitative developer.
He seeks new challenges in quantitative finance, preferring its immediate results.
Quazi graduated from Santa Clara University at 14, gaining recognition for his achievements in engineering and AI.
His journey emphasizes valuing skills over conventional education.

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Story summary

Kairan Quazi, a 16-year-old Bangladeshi-American, leaves SpaceX to join Citadel Securities as a quantitative developer.
He seeks new challenges in quantitative finance, preferring its immediate results.
Quazi graduated from Santa Clara University at 14, gaining recognition for his achievements in engineering and AI.
His journey emphasizes valuing skills over conventional education.