THALES STRUCTURED FINANCE

Thales was a pre-Socratic philosopher, noted to be one of the first in Greek tradition to associate natural phenomenon with scientific rationale, rather than mythological forces. He is credited with development of pre-Pathagorean applications within geometry - solving spatial calculations such as pyramid heights and ship distances. His approach to understanding natural matter and planetary phenomenon is cited as the genesis of physiology and astronomy in the Western tradition. Having observed the ability to move feathers with amber ("elektron" in Greek), Thales is also credited with some of the earliest conceptual writings on the subject of electricity. As a scientist who recognized arbitrage opportunities inherent within natural patterns, Thales is believed to have structured and exercised one of the first options contracts in recorded history. Utilizing historical correlation between weather patterns and harvest yields, it's believed that Thales secured forward rights to lease olive..

Also known as: Thales Structured Finance LLC

Primary location: Palo Alto United States