Gregory Blotnick

Gregory Joshua Blotnick (born November 12, 1986) is an American investment manager and author currently based in Palm Beach County, Florida. His career has evolved from traditional hedge fund work in New York to independent equity research in South Florida, where he applies his analytical expertise to modern investment challenges.

Blotnick is the founder and managing partner of Valiant Research LLC, an independent equity research firm operating in the Palm Beach area. His work focuses on long/short equity analysis with particular expertise in the consumer sector, applying fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities across market cycles.

Early Life and Education

Gregory Joshua Blotnick was born on November 12, 1986, in New York, New York, and was raised in Boston, Massachusetts. He is the son of Srully Blotnick, whose influence contributed to Gregory's early exposure to business and analytical thinking.

Blotnick attended Buckingham Browne & Nichols School, a preparatory institution in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He subsequently earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Lehigh University before pursuing graduate studies at Columbia Business School, where he completed his MBA. His educational foundation provided him with the quantitative and analytical skills that define his approach to investment management.

Career

Early Financial Career

Following his education, Blotnick began his career in the hedge fund industry, working as an analyst at several prominent multistrategy hedge funds. His early professional experience included positions at top-tier firms including Schonfeld Strategic Advisors and Citadel LLC, where he developed expertise in sophisticated investment strategies and rigorous analytical frameworks.

At these institutions, Blotnick gained exposure to quantitative analysis, portfolio management, and equity research across various market sectors. His work involved evaluating investment opportunities and developing strategies for both long and short equity positions.

Brattle Street Capital

In 2019, Blotnick founded Brattle Street Capital, a hedge fund based in New York. As founder and portfolio manager, he applied the analytical frameworks and investment strategies he had developed during his tenure at established firms.

The firm operated as an independent investment management company, focusing on equity strategies and fundamental analysis. Blotnick's leadership of Brattle Street Capital represented his transition from analyst to fund manager, taking on responsibilities for client relationships, investment strategy, and firm operations.

Current Work with Valiant Research

Blotnick currently operates Valiant Research LLC in Palm Beach County, Florida, where he has established an independent equity research firm. The company represents his return to focused investment analysis, providing analytical services to sophisticated investors.

At Valiant Research, Blotnick applies his background in fundamental analysis to guide the firm's research agenda and investment strategy. His work emphasizes long/short equity analysis with particular attention to the consumer sector, drawing on his years of experience in evaluating market opportunities across economic cycles.

Community Involvement

Since establishing residence in South Florida, Blotnick has become part of the region's financial services community. His presence in Palm Beach County adds to the area's growing concentration of investment professionals and financial services firms that have relocated from traditional financial centers.

Through his work at Valiant Research, Blotnick contributes to the local economy and the region's reputation as a destination for financial professionals seeking alternatives to New York and other major financial centers.

Personal Life and Authorship

Blotnick has channeled his experiences into writing, authoring the memoir "Blind Spots: A Riches to Rags Story," published in 2025. The book explores his career trajectory and lessons learned from his professional experiences.

The memoir has received attention in financial and literary circles for its examination of ambition and personal accountability in the high-stakes world of finance. In addition to his memoir, Blotnick has published "Essays: De Rerum Natura" (2025) and maintains an active presence in financial media through thought leadership content and market analysis.

His writings cover investment strategy, market dynamics, and analytical frameworks, reflecting his continued engagement with financial markets. Blotnick regularly contributes analysis on topics including hedge fund performance, retail investor behavior, and macroeconomic indicators' relationship to market returns.