Qaisar Hasan, founder of Maiden Century, discusses the evolution of alternative data, predictive modeling using unique data sets like Netflix's subscriber growth, and the creation of a platform to streamline data integration in the financial markets ecosystem. The podcast explores how hedge funds leverage data sets for investment decisions, the importance of data quality in model building, and maximizing insights through combining diverse data sets.

In this episode I speak to Don D’Amico, formerly of Neudata and now the CEO and Founder of Glacier Network, a new company that helps data buyers manage the legal considerations in their data chain.In our conversation we track the evolving alternative data regulation conversation, and talk about the kinds of pitfalls that can blow up a data provider or hurt a buyer that has not written their contracts with enough care.Separately, I am in Singapore for Battlefin next week so if you are in that direction and want to talk about an interesting dataset, do get in touch.DISCLAIMERThis podcast is an edited recording of an interview with Don D’Amico recorded in March 2024. The views and opinions expressed in this interview are those of Don D’Amico and Mark Fleming-Williams and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of either CFM or any of its affiliates. The information provided herein is general information only and does not constitute investment or other advice. Any statements regarding market events, future events or other similar statements constitute only subjective views, are based upon expectations or beliefs, involve inherent risks and uncertainties and should therefore not be relied on. Future evidence and actual results could differ materially from those set forth, contemplated by or underlying these statements. In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that these statements are or will prove to be accurate or complete in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken Book, CEO and Founder of Fluid Markets, discusses his journey from Goldman Sachs to creating a company that makes KPIs tradable. Topics include working at Goldman Sachs during COVID, fractional ownership and crowdfunding investments, importance of capital and legal paperwork, challenges of retail investor attraction, and discovering the alternative data market.

Matt Ober, a data sourcing expert, discusses his journey in finding data, collaboration with data vendors, and the evolution of data strategies in finance. They explore AI technology's impact on investing, social leverage investments, and the appeal of angel investing. The podcast also delves into alternative data space investments and introduces a new venture, initialdataoffering.com.

Ed Lavery discusses his new role at Placer.AI, focusing on location data strengths. The conversation covers the significance of location data, alternative data's development, and his plans from his previous role. Additionally, they talk about the challenges and potential in tracking revenue, costs, and profitability in the alternative data market, as well as the collaboration between Placer and Bloomberg for the Audigo product.

Jason DeRise, former employee of UBS's alternative data platform, discusses the development of UBS Evidence Lab, the future of alternative data consolidation, banks' approaches to the space, desired access to certain data, and his involvement in the data community. They also explore the evolution of self-side research, team structure and organization, data sourcing and monetization, the relationship between banks and alternative data, use cases and challenges of LLMs, and data discovery.

In this episode I speak to Mark Ainsworth, the former head of Data Science at Schroders, a two-and-a-half-centuries-old asset manager that is notable for its use of alternative data.In this episode, Mark and I discuss what made Schroders take this unusual route, and how his work there differed from the more familiar alternative data working patterns of hedge funds.We also touch on a subject dear to Mark’s heart, which is neurodiversity and its higher propensity amongst technologists. DISCLAIMERThis podcast is an edited recording of an interview with Mark Ainsworth recorded in June 2023. The views and opinions expressed in this interview are those of Mark Ainsworth and Mark Fleming-Williams and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of either CFM or any of its affiliates. The information provided herein is general information only and does not constitute investment or other advice. Any statements regarding market events, future events or other similar statements constitute only subjective views, are based upon expectations or beliefs, involve inherent risks and uncertainties and should therefore not be relied on. Future evidence and actual results could differ materially from those set forth, contemplated by or underlying these statements. In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that these statements are or will prove to be accurate or complete in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I speak to Alex Izydorczyk, the former head of Data Science at Coatue and now Founder of Cybersyn, the new Snowflake-backed data-as-a-service company.In this episode, Alex and I discuss the business opportunity he sees in buying up various datasets and making them available to a wide market of potential customers.Separately I am in New York this week where I will be moderating a panel at Battlefin, so I look forward to seeing many familiar and new faces there.DISCLAIMERThis podcast is an edited recording of an interview with Alex Izydorczyk recorded in May 2023. The views and opinions expressed in this interview are those of Alex Izydorczyk and Mark Fleming-Williams and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of either CFM or any of its affiliates. The information provided herein is general information only and does not constitute investment or other advice. Any statements regarding market events, future events or other similar statements constitute only subjective views, are based upon expectations or beliefs, involve inherent risks and uncertainties and should therefore not be relied on. Future evidence and actual results could differ materially from those set forth, contemplated by or underlying these statements. In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that these statements are or will prove to be accurate or complete in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I speak to Or Lenchner, the CEO of Bright Data, a web-scraping alternative data provider.As well as being one of the largest web-scraping companies in the world, Bright Data is currently embroiled in a lawsuit with Meta that might shape the future of web-scraping as a business. Or and I discuss the history of Bright Data and the state of play with the court case.Separately for any Japanese listeners, I will be in Tokyo during the week of April 17th and would be delighted to meet any data-related people while I’m there, so please do reach out.DISCLAIMERThis podcast is an edited recording of an interview with Or Lenchner recorded in March 2023. The views and opinions expressed in this interview are those of Or Lenchner and Mark Fleming-Williams and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of either CFM or any of its affiliates. The information provided herein is general information only and does not constitute investment or other advice. Any statements regarding market events, future events or other similar statements constitute only subjective views, are based upon expectations or beliefs, involve inherent risks and uncertainties and should therefore not be relied on. Future evidence and actual results could differ materially from those set forth, contemplated by or underlying these statements. In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that these statements are or will prove to be accurate or complete in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I speak to Francesco Cricchio and Matteo Campellone of BRAIN, the provider of alternative data signals.After successful careers in physics research, Francesco and Matteo decided to join forces to create products to help investors in the markets. If you have a dataset that might be of interest for the podcast, please get in touch. DISCLAIMERThis podcast is an edited recording of an interview with Francesco Cricchio and Matteo Campellone recorded in October 2022. The views and opinions expressed in this interview are those of Francesco Cricchio, Matteo Campellone and Mark Fleming-Williams and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of either CFM or any of its affiliates. The information provided herein is general information only and does not constitute investment or other advice. Any statements regarding market events, future events or other similar statements constitute only subjective views, are based upon expectations or beliefs, involve inherent risks and uncertainties and should therefore not be relied on. Future evidence and actual results could differ materially from those set forth, contemplated by or underlying these statements. In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that these statements are or will prove to be accurate or complete in any way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.