About Us

Cicada Financial Research delivers cutting-edge market analysis and investment insights through advanced AI and machine learning technologies. We strive to provide institutional-quality research to individual investors, helping them make more informed financial decisions.

The Team

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David Ciaffoni

Co-founder & CEO
Austin, TX

David is an entrepreneur, product designer and software developer. He previously led design initiatives at Lime as their first design hire, and as a Senior Designer at both Anchorage Digital and Fizz. When he's not crafting digital experiences, David indulges in his passions for history, board games, and vintage watches.

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Ruchir Patel

Co-founder & CTO
Austin, TX

A curious product engineer and an aspiring rebel, Ruchir is passionately proud of his love for supercars and the thrill of high-speed pursuits. Having honed his skills at Dartmouth College, he has contributed to innovative projects at companies like Lime and Wing, a Google X project. Ruchir's unique blend of technical expertise and liberal arts education fuels his drive to push the boundaries of technology and design.