Akuna Capital

Mental math fundamentals and strategic betting games

Very High time pressure ~19 days to hire

Akuna Capital also uses an 80-in-8 mental math test but follows it with a unique VidCruiter video interview featuring a betting strategy game. The process tests both raw computational speed and strategic decision-making under uncertainty.

Interview Rounds

Round 1:Mental Math Test

8 min

80 mental math questions in 8 minutes. Tests speed and accuracy on basic arithmetic.

Round 2:Coding Test

60 min

2-3 coding questions on HackerRank. Easy to medium difficulty.

Round 3:Video Interview + Game

30 min

VidCruiter recorded interview with a betting/strategy game. Explain your strategy on camera.

Round 4:Technical Phone

45 min

One-on-one with a trader. Brainteasers, market intuition, and risk management.

Focus Areas

Mental arithmeticBetting strategy & expected valueProbabilityStrategic thinkingRisk assessment

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