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    Anand Balaji

    Research Analyst at Cantor Fitzgerald

    Anand Balaji is Vice President of Industrial Technology Equity Research at Cantor Fitzgerald, specializing in industrial technology sector analysis since October 2022. He covers public companies within the industrial technology space, leveraging a strong track record of research and market insights, though specific performance metrics such as success rates or returns are not publicly available. Balaji began his finance career after graduating from Emory University in 2016, holding previous roles as Controller and Assistant Controller at Wexford Capital LP and Consultant in Investor Relations and Fund Finance at Lone Pine Capital before joining Cantor Fitzgerald. He is a CFA charterholder, a CPA, and holds FINRA registration and securities licenses.

    Anand Balaji's questions to Ouster (OUST) leadership

    Anand Balaji's questions to Ouster (OUST) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Anand Balaji, on behalf of Andrew Shepard from Cantor Fitzgerald, inquired about the market opportunities stemming from the Blue UAS certification and Ouster's strategy for the increasingly popular autonomous vehicle market.

    Answer

    CEO Angus Pacala described the Blue UAS certification for the OS1 sensor as a significant milestone, making Ouster the first 3D LiDAR company to achieve it and opening up opportunities with the Department of Defense. Regarding autonomous vehicles, Pacala noted the renewed market interest and confirmed that automotive was Ouster's second-largest revenue vertical in Q2, positioning the company well to capitalize on the trend.

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    Anand Balaji's questions to Archer Aviation (ACHR) leadership

    Anand Balaji's questions to Archer Aviation (ACHR) leadership • Q4 2024

    Question

    Anand Balaji, on behalf of Andres Sheppard from Cantor Fitzgerald, asked for details on the flight test program's ramp-up in 2025 and inquired about Archer's broader vision for commercialization in the Middle East.

    Answer

    COO Thomas Muniz explained that the immediate goal is the first piloted flight, after which multiple other aircraft will enter the test program this year. He noted that the Launch Edition aircraft will also contribute to operational learnings. Muniz added that the Middle East strategy is to monetize the initial 'tens of aircraft' built over the next two years while establishing the infrastructure for scaling, and that this approach has attracted interest from dozens of other countries.

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    Anand Balaji's questions to Archer Aviation (ACHR) leadership • Q3 2024

    Question

    Anand Balaji of Cantor Fitzgerald inquired about the strategic advantages of building a conforming aircraft versus a prototype, the expected delivery timeline for Japan, and the commercialization and market entry plans for the UAE.

    Answer

    Chief Operating Officer Thomas Muniz explained that building a conforming aircraft is a core strategy to optimize for certification and manufacturing from the outset. CEO Adam Goldstein addressed the Japan timeline by referencing previously disclosed production ramps and noted that early deployments would also go to the UAE and testing. Goldstein and Muniz detailed the UAE strategy, highlighting strong local partnerships (ADIO, Etihad, Falcon), a clear regulatory path for a potential Q4 2025 launch, and the plan to leverage existing infrastructure and operators.

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