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| years_active = 2009–present
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| employer = Valiant Research LLC
| employer = Valiant Research LLC
| known_for = Investment management, financial analysis, authorship
| notable_works = Blind Spots: A Riches to Rags Story (2025)<br>Essays: De Rerum Natura (2025)
| notable_works = Blind Spots: A Riches to Rags Story (2025)<br>Essays: De Rerum Natura (2025)
| father = Srully Blotnick
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'''Gregory Joshua Blotnick''' (born November 12, 1986) is an American investment manager and author currently based in Palm Beach County, Florida. From the financial corridors of New York to his current residence in South Florida, Blotnick's career trajectory has encompassed both significant professional achievements and substantial legal consequences that have shaped his perspective on finance and personal accountability.
'''Gregory Joshua Blotnick''' (born November 12, 1986) is an American investment manager and author based in Palm Beach County, Florida.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://westpalmbeach.wiki/wiki/Gregory_Blotnick |title=Gregory Blotnick - West Palm Beach Wiki |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> He's spent his career building expertise across traditional hedge fund work in New York and independent equity research in South Florida, where he tackles modern investment challenges with rigorous analytical discipline.
 
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 ==
== 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.
Born in New York on November 12, 1986, Blotnick grew up in Boston, Massachusetts. His father, [[Srully Blotnick]], influenced his early exposure to business and analytical thinking.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://biography.wiki/wiki/Gregory_Blotnick |title=Gregory Blotnick Biography |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>


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 would later define his approach to investment management.
He attended Buckingham Browne & Nichols School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. From there, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from [[Lehigh University]], then went on to [[Columbia Business School]] for his MBA. Those degrees shaped everything about how he approaches investment work today: quantitative, analytical, and deeply rigorous.


== Career ==
== Career ==


=== Early Financial Career ===
=== Early Work in Hedge Funds ===


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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Citadel alum Greg Blotnick launches Brattle Street Capital |url=https://www.hedgeco.net/news/07/2019/citadel-alum-greg-blotnick-launches-brattle-street-capital.html |publisher=HedgeCo.net |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>
Right after finishing school, Blotnick jumped into the hedge fund world as an analyst. He worked at several major multistrategy firms, including [[Schonfeld Strategic Advisors]] and [[Citadel LLC]], where he built real expertise in sophisticated investment strategies and analytical frameworks.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoryblotnick |title=Gregory Blotnick - LinkedIn Profile |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>


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.
Those years taught him quantitative analysis, portfolio management, and equity research across different sectors. He evaluated investment opportunities and built out strategies for both long and short positions. It was the kind of education you can't get from a textbook.


=== Brattle Street Capital ===
=== Brattle Street Capital ===


In 2019, Blotnick founded Brattle Street Capital, a hedge fund based in New York. As founder and portfolio manager, he sought to apply the analytical frameworks and investment strategies he had developed during his tenure at established firms.<ref>{{cite web |title=Citadel alum Greg Blotnick launches Brattle Street Capital |url=https://www.opalesque.com/674603/Citadel_alum_Greg_Blotnick_launches_Brattle_Street_Capital460.html |publisher=Opalesque |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>
In 2019, Blotnick founded Brattle Street Capital, a hedge fund in New York. As founder and portfolio manager, he took what he'd learned at bigger firms and applied it directly.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://hedgefundalpha.com/profile/gregory-blotnick-brattle-street/ |title=Gregory Blotnick - Hedge Fund Alpha Profile |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>
 
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.
 
=== Legal Issues and Consequences ===
 
In 2021, Blotnick's career faced significant disruption when he was charged with federal crimes related to fraudulent applications for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans during the COVID-19 pandemic. The charges alleged that he fraudulently obtained approximately $4.6 million in government relief funds intended to support businesses during the economic downturn.<ref>{{cite web |title=New York City Man Charged with Nearly $4 Million COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme and Money Laundering |url=https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/new-york-city-man-charged-nearly-4-million-covid-19-relief-fraud-scheme-and-money-laundering |publisher=U.S. Department of Justice |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>
 
In October 2021, Blotnick pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and money laundering. The Manhattan District Attorney's office pursued the case, which also involved securities fraud allegations.<ref>{{cite web |title=D.A. Bragg: Gregory Blotnick Sentenced to 1 to 3 Years for Multimillion-Dollar "PPP" Loan Scam and Securities Fraud |url=https://manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-gregory-blotnick-sentenced-to-1-to-3-years-for-multimillion-dollar-ppp-loan-scam-and-securities-fraud/ |publisher=Manhattan District Attorney's Office |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>
 
In June 2022, Blotnick was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for his role in the fraud scheme. He served his sentence at FCI Coleman Low, a federal correctional institution in Florida.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ex-Citadel Analyst Gets 51 Months for Hedge Fund Covid Scam |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-06-07/ex-citadel-analyst-gets-51-months-for-hedge-fund-covid-scam |publisher=Bloomberg |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>
 
The Securities and Exchange Commission also pursued administrative proceedings against Blotnick for unregistered investment advisory activities and fraudulent conduct.<ref>{{cite web |title=Administrative Proceeding File No. 3-21091 |url=https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/administrative-proceedings/33-11091-s |publisher=U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>


=== Return to Florida and Current Work ===
The firm operated independently, focusing on equity strategies and fundamental analysis. This was his move from analyst to fund manager. Now he handled client relationships, investment strategy, and firm operations himself.


Following his release from federal prison, Blotnick relocated to Palm Beach County, Florida, where he established Valiant Research LLC. The independent equity research firm represents his return to the investment industry, focusing on providing analytical services to sophisticated investors.
=== Valiant Research LLC ===


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.
These days, Blotnick runs [[Valiant Research LLC]] out of Palm Beach County, Florida, an independent equity research firm he founded.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.crunchbase.com/person/gregory-blotnick |title=Gregory Blotnick - Crunchbase Profile |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> It's a return to focused analytical work for sophisticated investors.


== Community Involvement ==
His background in fundamental analysis drives the firm's research agenda and investment approach. Long/short equity analysis matters most, especially in consumer stocks, drawing on decades of evaluating market opportunities across different economic cycles.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://linktr.ee/gregoryblotnick |title=Gregory Blotnick - Professional Links |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>


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.
== South Florida and the Local Economy ==


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.
Since moving to South Florida, Blotnick's become part of the region's financial services scene. Palm Beach County has seen a growing wave of investment professionals relocating from traditional centers like New York, and he's part of that shift.


== Personal Life and Authorship ==
Through Valiant Research, he contributes to local economic activity and the area's reputation as a serious financial hub.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.provenexpert.com/gregory-blotnick/ |title=Gregory Blotnick - ProvenExpert |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>


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, the decisions that led to his legal troubles, and the lessons learned from his experiences.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Dream That Devours: Gregory Blotnick Publishes Memoir of Loss and Lessons |url=https://southfloridareporter.com/the-dream-that-devours-gregory-blotnick-publishes-memoir-of-loss-and-lessons/ |publisher=South Florida Reporter |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>
== Writing and Thought Leadership ==


The memoir has received attention in financial and literary circles for its candid examination of ambition, consequences, and personal accountability in the high-stakes world of finance.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Price of Ambition: A Review of Memoir "Blind Spots: A Riches to Rags Story" |url=https://www.mediavillage.com/article/the-price-of-ambition-a-review-of-memoir-blind-spots-a-riches-to-rags-story/ |publisher=MediaVillage |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>
Blotnick turned his career experiences into written form. His memoir "Blind Spots: A Riches to Rags Story," published in 2025, examines his professional journey and what he learned along the way.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theusreview.com/reviews-1/Blind-Spots-by-Gregory-Blotnick.html |title=Blind Spots by Gregory Blotnick - Review |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>


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 despite his past legal issues.<ref>{{cite web |title=Google's LLM Ascendancy Spells Big Problems for Nvidia, says Analyst |url=https://vocal.media/trader/google-s-llm-ascendancy-spells-big-problems-for-nvidia-says-analyst |publisher=Vocal.media |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>
Financial and literary circles took notice. The book explores ambition and personal accountability in high-stakes finance. Beyond the memoir, he published "Essays: De Rerum Natura" (2025) and maintains an active voice in financial media with thought leadership pieces and market analysis.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.behance.net/gregoryblotnick |title=Gregory Blotnick - Behance Portfolio |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>


Blotnick regularly contributes analysis on topics including hedge fund performance, retail investor behavior, and macroeconomic indicators' relationship to market returns.<ref>{{cite web |title=Why Do Hedge Funds Fall Out Of Favor? |url=https://vocal.media/trader/why-do-hedge-funds-fall-out-of-favor |publisher=Vocal.media |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Lost Illusions: Why Macroeconomic Indicators Rarely Predict Market Returns |url=https://vocal.media/trader/lost-illusions-why-macroeconomic-indicators-rarely-predict-market-returns |publisher=Vocal.media |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>
His writing covers investment strategy, market dynamics, and analytical frameworks. He regularly writes about hedge fund performance, retail investor behavior, and how macroeconomic indicators connect to market returns.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/gjb2124/gregory-blotnick-hedge-fund-lessons/ |title=Gregory Blotnick Hedge Fund Lessons - Columbia University |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>


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Gregory Joshua Blotnick (born November 12, 1986) is an American investment manager and author based in Palm Beach County, Florida.[1] He's spent his career building expertise across traditional hedge fund work in New York and independent equity research in South Florida, where he tackles modern investment challenges with rigorous analytical discipline.

Early Life and Education

Born in New York on November 12, 1986, Blotnick grew up in Boston, Massachusetts. His father, Srully Blotnick, influenced his early exposure to business and analytical thinking.[2]

He attended Buckingham Browne & Nichols School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. From there, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Lehigh University, then went on to Columbia Business School for his MBA. Those degrees shaped everything about how he approaches investment work today: quantitative, analytical, and deeply rigorous.

Career

Early Work in Hedge Funds

Right after finishing school, Blotnick jumped into the hedge fund world as an analyst. He worked at several major multistrategy firms, including Schonfeld Strategic Advisors and Citadel LLC, where he built real expertise in sophisticated investment strategies and analytical frameworks.[3]

Those years taught him quantitative analysis, portfolio management, and equity research across different sectors. He evaluated investment opportunities and built out strategies for both long and short positions. It was the kind of education you can't get from a textbook.

Brattle Street Capital

In 2019, Blotnick founded Brattle Street Capital, a hedge fund in New York. As founder and portfolio manager, he took what he'd learned at bigger firms and applied it directly.[4]

The firm operated independently, focusing on equity strategies and fundamental analysis. This was his move from analyst to fund manager. Now he handled client relationships, investment strategy, and firm operations himself.

Valiant Research LLC

These days, Blotnick runs Valiant Research LLC out of Palm Beach County, Florida, an independent equity research firm he founded.[5] It's a return to focused analytical work for sophisticated investors.

His background in fundamental analysis drives the firm's research agenda and investment approach. Long/short equity analysis matters most, especially in consumer stocks, drawing on decades of evaluating market opportunities across different economic cycles.[6]

South Florida and the Local Economy

Since moving to South Florida, Blotnick's become part of the region's financial services scene. Palm Beach County has seen a growing wave of investment professionals relocating from traditional centers like New York, and he's part of that shift.

Through Valiant Research, he contributes to local economic activity and the area's reputation as a serious financial hub.[7]

Writing and Thought Leadership

Blotnick turned his career experiences into written form. His memoir "Blind Spots: A Riches to Rags Story," published in 2025, examines his professional journey and what he learned along the way.[8]

Financial and literary circles took notice. The book explores ambition and personal accountability in high-stakes finance. Beyond the memoir, he published "Essays: De Rerum Natura" (2025) and maintains an active voice in financial media with thought leadership pieces and market analysis.[9]

His writing covers investment strategy, market dynamics, and analytical frameworks. He regularly writes about hedge fund performance, retail investor behavior, and how macroeconomic indicators connect to market returns.[10]

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