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The Future of KDB Developers: How DefconQ Built a Global KDB Learning Community | Alex Unterrainer, KDB Enthusiast and founder of DefconQ

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On this episode of FinTech Focus TV recorded live at Quant Strats 2025, Lucia sits down with Alex Unterrainer, KDB Enthusiast and founder of DefconQ, to explore how he’s breaking down one of the most complex technologies in finance and making it accessible to everyone.

From learning KDB without a consultancy background, to building hands-on masterclasses that turn theory into production-ready systems in just 90 minutes… Alex’s story is one of perseverance, community, and giving back to the next generation of developers.

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