Explore machine learning techniques and their applications in finance, healthcare, and recommendation systems in this 39-minute talk by David Vogel, Trustee of Voloridge Investment Management, LLC. Gain insights into state-of-the-art methodologies, including ensembles and collaborative filtering. Discover how these techniques have been applied in real-world scenarios, such as the Netflix and Heritage Health Prize competitions. Learn about risk management models for portfolio construction and their role in financial decision-making. Benefit from Vogel's expertise as an award-winning predictive modeling scientist and gain valuable knowledge about the practical implementation of machine learning across diverse industries.