Seeking Alpha·2026-02-27 16:31Group 1 - A book about the Great Depression by Andrew Ross Sorkin was published nearly four months ago, indicating a potential relevance to current economic conditions [1] - Bert Hochfeld has a long career in the tech industry, having worked for notable companies such as IBM and Raytheon Data Systems, and has been recognized for his analysis in the software sector [1] - Hochfeld founded his own independent research company, providing services to major institutions and hedge funds, and his hedge fund, Hepplewhite Fund, was rated as the best performing small-cap fund for five years ending in 2011 [1] - In 2012, Hochfeld was convicted of misappropriating funds from his hedge fund, which impacted his reputation [1] - Hochfeld has published over 500 articles on Seeking Alpha, focusing on information technology companies, and ranks in the top 0.1% of Tip Ranks analysts for his stock selections [1]