Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Prof. Daniel Lin is the visionary founder and CEO of Global Financial Education Institute (GFEI), established in 2017 in Manhattan's Financial District. With over a decade of Wall Street experience at Morgan Stanley and BlackRock, he identified a critical gap: most investor losses stem from cognitive biases and lack of systematic education rather than market volatility. This insight prompted him to leave investment banking and create GFEI as a global platform integrating research, training, and practical application, initially focused on helping Chinese-speaking investors in North America and Asia-Pacific master global asset allocation. Under his leadership, GFEI has evolved into a leading brand in digital asset education, behavioral finance, and AI trading systems, training over 12,000 graduates worldwide.Prof. Lin spearheaded the development of Reason AI, GFEI's proprietary AI trading system based on deep learning, pattern recognition, and capital flow mapping. This "rational engine" (Learning × Decision × Execution × Review) empowers users to navigate complex markets like stocks, forex, and crypto without emotional amplification. In 2025, amid events such as Bitcoin surpassing $90,000 post-US election and BOE rate cuts, Reason AI demonstrated high stability, aiding users in dynamic risk control and portfolio optimization. His strategic vision includes the Five-Year Global Promotion Plan, establishing North American headquarters as an AI finance benchmark, AI research institutes, and the Global Rational Investor Network to foster cross-border mentorship.As CEO, Prof. Lin collaborates with institutions like Columbia Executive Education and Singapore FinTech Alliance, with GFEI's report "Behavioral Bias in Asian Retail Investors" cited by Bloomberg and CFA Institute. He hosts the annual Global Financial Literacy Forum, a key think tank for Chinese investors. Committed to breaking wealth barriers, Prof. Lin believes everyone—regardless of background—deserves access to scientific investing and AI-driven compounding. By 2030, his goal is to build education centers in major financial cities, creating a Web3-inclusive ecosystem. Through private mentorship, he personally guides elite learners, embodying GFEI's philosophy: "Education isn't about predicting markets, but understanding your role within them."
