Amran Gowani's Field Research

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You’ve reached Field Research, a twice monthly newsletter featuring informative and entertaining takes at the intersection of art, business, and culture.

I’m your host, Amran Gowani, a mad scientist turned corporate mercenary turned totally well-adjusted author. My debut novel Leverage is a propulsive, darkly hilarious Wall Street thriller and will be published by Atria Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, in Summer 2025.

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Today’s media ecosystem is flooded with low-quality “news” and addictive “content.” Cutting through the noise and figuring out what you should know — as well as what you should read, watch, and play — is a constant struggle.

With my unique background spanning Academia, Corporate America, and Wall Street, I’ll help you:

• Decipher the worlds of business, economics, and finance

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• Remain sane in a world gone mad

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