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The Alternative Data PodcastThe Natalya Dmitriyeva EpisodeIn this episode I speak to Natalya Dmitriyeva, former senior data strategy executive at Two Sigma and Schonfeld.In our conversation, Natalya and I discuss her career evolution as it tracked that of the whole alternative data sector. She opines on what makes a dataset valuable and the latest buzz out of Battlefin Miami last month.In other news, I will be hunting for interesting datasets in Japan during the week of February 9th, so please do reach out if you know of any, either there or indeed anywhere else. DISCLAIMER...
2026-02-0243 min
Miami Job Market ReportMiami's Resilient Job Market: Navigating National SoftnessMiami's job market reflects a stabilizing yet cautious landscape amid national slowdowns, with Miami-Dade County's unemployment rate at 3.2 percent in November 2025, the highest in nearly four years but still the lowest in Florida according to Miami Today News. Florida's statewide rate rose to 4.2 percent that month per FloridaCommerce, while national figures hovered at 4.6 percent from Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Employment shows resilience, with ADP reporting 41,000 U.S. private jobs added in December 2025, led by education, health services, leisure, and hospitality, though professional services declined. Major industries include tourism, healthcare, real estate, finance, and tech, with key employers like Miami...
2026-01-1902 min
Miami Job Market MinuteMiami Job Market Steady Amid National Slowdown, Highlights Tech and Healthcare OpportunitiesMiami's job market reflects a stabilizing U.S. labor landscape amid national slowdowns, with Florida's unemployment rate at 4.2 percent in November according to FloridaCommerce, up slightly from prior months, while the national rate dipped to 4.4 percent in December per Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Employment remains robust in tourism, healthcare, and emerging tech sectors, though hiring cooled nationally with only 50,000 jobs added in December versus 168,000 monthly in 2024, ADP reports. Key industries include hospitality, professional services, education, and health, with major employers like Miami-Dade County, universities such as Keiser, and tech firms driving demand. Growing sectors feature tech, where Florida's workforce...
2026-01-1902 min
The Alternative Data PodcastThe Battlefin EpisodeIn this episode I speak to Tim Harrington, Founder and CEO at Battlefin, the alternative data discovery and events business that recently announced its acquisition of Exabel, the alternative data technology platform.In our conversation, Tim and I discuss the new acquisition, Battlefin’s history, the future of alternative data events and what data seems to be most in demand right now.Wishing all listeners a very Happy Christmas and New Year.DISCLAIMERThis podcast is an edited recording of an interview with Tim Harrington recorded in December 2024. The views an...
2024-12-2350 min
The Alternative Data PodcastThe Wenqi Zhou EpisodeIn this episode I speak to Wenqi Zhou, a quantitative researcher currently on gardening leave after stints at Balyasny and Citi.In our conversation, Wenqi and I discuss the different uses of data on the sellside and the buyside, and her view on the current state of the China market.I will be moderating the New Provider Showcase at Battlefin London on November 21st, do come and say hi if you’re there. DISCLAIMERThis podcast is an edited recording of an interview with Wenqi Zhou recorded in November 2024. The vi...
2024-11-2050 min
The Alternative Data PodcastThe ChinaScope EpisodeIn this episode I speak to Tom Liu, founder of ChinaScope and invaluable guide to the Chinese market.In our conversation, Tom and I discuss his data offering and the development of China’s attitudes towards data, as well as the buyers and sellers of alternative data in China today.In other news, I will be moderating the New Provider Showcase at Battlefin London on November 21st. If you are a new data provider and would like to enter, please do get in touch with me.DISCLAIMERThis podcast is an...
2024-11-081h 20
The Alternative Data PodcastThe Glacier Network EpisodeIn 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 ta...
2024-03-1547 min
The Marketing StirTim Harrington (BattleFin) - A Chatbot on Every DeskTim Harrington, the CEO of BattleFin chats with us about his experiences as co-founder of BattleFin, and shares his perspective on the world of Data, as well as a special giveaway for upcoming conference passes.
2023-10-2439 min
The Alternative Data PodcastThe Placer.AI EpisodeIn this episode I invite back Ed Lavery, to discuss his new role at Placer.AI, the US location data provider, following his previous appearance on the Similarweb episode.In our conversation, Ed and I discuss the strengths of location data, alternative data’s development and what he plans to bring with him from his previous role.Separately, I will be hosting the macro panel at Battlefin in London tomorrow, so come and say hi if you’re there. DISCLAIMERThis podcast is an edited recording of an interview with Ed L...
2023-09-2541 min
THINK Business with Jon DwoskinAll About Mindset Marc X. LoPresti, Esq. is the Founder of LoPresti Law Group, P.C., a co-founder of BattleFin Group, LLC and IDI Group, and is a recognized authority on alternative investments. Marc has structured and launched numerous alternative asset management ventures during his 20+years of practice as a securities attorney in New York. He also oversees the Firm’s family office consulting practice, which provides advice pertaining to alternative allocations to ultra-high net worth families both in the United States and abroad. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jona...
2023-09-1037 min
The Alternative Data PodcastThe Alex Izydorczyk EpisodeIn 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...
2023-05-1543 min
Hedge Fund HuddleAlternative data explosionThe use of alternative data in the trading world appears to be on an upward trajectory and according to some stats, there is showing no sign of slowing down. What’s behind this move from traditional forms of research and data to that of the not-so-traditional? In this episode, we’re chatting with two experts who have plenty to say about this space. Tim Harrington is the co-founder and CEO of BattleFin and Stewart Stimson is the head of data strategy at the systematic trading firm, Jump Trading. Listen in to learn about what’s behind the alt data explos...
2023-01-1032 min
The Alternative Data PodcastThe Business Insider EpisodeIn this episode I speak to Bradley Saacks, Hedge Fund Reporter at Business Insider.In our conversation, Bradley and I talk about the effect the GameStop story had on the hedge fund industry, the past present and future of alternative data, and how it feels to be a buyer at an alt data conference.Separately, I will be speaking at the HFM European Quant Summit on Wednesday 17th November alongside Rani Piputri of NNIP, where we’ll be discussing ‘Acquiring and Combining Alternative Datasets’: https://www.hfmeuquantsummit.com/agendaThe link t...
2021-11-0846 min
SALT TalksData Discovery to Data Intelligence | #𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐍𝐘Data Discovery to Data Intelligence with Heidi Lanford, Chief Data Officer, Fitch Group. Thomas J. Lee, Managing Partner & Head of Research, Fundstrat Global Advisors. Charles Poliacof, Chief Executive Officer, Knoema.Moderated by Marc Lopresti, Co-Founder, BattleFin.—————————————————————— Watch this video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SALTTube/videosFor podcast transcripts and show notes, visit https://salt.org/salt-ny-librarySALT New York is a global thought leadership and networking forum at the intersection of finance, technology and public policy. Over the course of three days, leading investors, creators and thinkers will take the stage in support of SA...
2021-10-1429 min
SALT TalksTitans of Data: Leveraging Alternative Data to Enhance the Investment Process | #𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐍𝐘Titans of Data: Leveraging Alternative Data to Enhance the Investment Process with Carrie Lazorchak, Chief Revenue Officer, Similarweb. Rodney Pedersen, Chief Revenue Officer, Visible Alpha. Matt Ober, Managing Director & Chief Data Scientist, Third Point.Moderated by Tim Harrington, President, BattleFin.—————————————————————— Watch this video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SALTTube/videosFor podcast transcripts and show notes, visit https://salt.org/salt-ny-librarySALT New York is a global thought leadership and networking forum at the intersection of finance, technology and public policy. Over the course of three days, leading investors, creators and thinkers will...
2021-10-1334 min
The BattleFin PodcastConstructing your Portfolio in 2H20 Based on Macro Sensitivities | Virtual Discovery Day, July 23rd 2020 | BattleFin Featuring Refinitiv and Quant InsightJoin BattleFin, Refinitiv, and Quant Insight for this podcast on Constructing your Portfolio in 2H20 Based on Macro Sensitivities. This panel discussion originally took place at BattleFin's Virtual Discovery Day event on July 23rd, 2020. The theme of this event was Rethinking Everything: Healthcare, Elections, and Macro Insights. Day 2’s theme was the 2020 Elections and Macro Insights. To watch the video version of this podcast, check out BattleFin's Vimeo channel here - https://vimeo.com/441442957
This podcast features:
Mahesh Narayan, Head Research, Refinitiv
Moderated by: Mahmood Noorani, CEO/Founder, Quant Insight
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2020-08-1032 minThe BattleFin PodcastData Quality Analysis: A Look Inside the Ensemble Data Quality Reports | Virtual Discovery Day, July 23rd 2020 | BattleFin Featuring TresVistaJoin BattleFin and TresVista for this podcast on Data Quality Analysis: A Look Inside the Ensemble Data Quality Reports. This review originally took place at BattleFin's Virtual Discovery Day event on July 23rd, 2020. The theme of this event was Rethinking Everything: Healthcare, Elections, and Macro Insights. Day 2’s theme was the 2020 Elections and Macro Insights. To watch the video version of this podcast, check out BattleFin's Vimeo channel here - https://vimeo.com/441442446
This podcast features:
Vishal Shah, Director - Data Intelligence Group, TresVista
Moderated by: Ish Pandher, Chief Strategy Officer, BattleFin
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2020-08-1018 minThe BattleFin PodcastElections 2020: Should We Care About What the Survey Says? | Virtual Discovery Day, July 23rd 2020 | BattleFin Featuring SurveyMonkey and Riwi CorpJoin BattleFin, Survey Monkey, and Riwi Corp for this podcast titled Elections 2020: Should we care about what the Survey says? This panel discussion originally took place at BattleFin's Virtual Discovery Day event on July 23rd, 2020. The theme of this event was Rethinking Everything: Healthcare, Elections, and Macro Insights. Day 2’s theme was the 2020 Elections and Macro Insights. To watch the video version of this podcast, check out BattleFin's Vimeo channel here - https://vimeo.com/441440947
This podcast features:
Jon Cohen, Chief Research Officer, SurveyMonkey
Danielle Goldfarb, Head of Global Research, Riwi Corp
Moderated by: Tim Harrington, CE...
2020-08-1039 minThe BattleFin PodcastAmerica Votes: Modeling with AP’s Real-time Election Data | Virtual Discovery Day, July 23rd 2020 | BattleFin Featuring The Associated Press and Gerry MintzJoin BattleFin, The Associated Press, and Gerry Mintz for this podcast titled America Votes: Modeling with AP’s Real-time Election Data. This panel discussion originally took place at BattleFin's Virtual Discovery Day event on July 23rd, 2020. The theme of this event was Rethinking Everything: Healthcare, Elections, and Macro Insights. Day 2’s theme was the 2020 Elections and Macro Insights. To watch the video version of this podcast, check out BattleFin's Vimeo channel here - https://vimeo.com/441440091
This podcast features:
Brian Scanlon, Director of Elections, The Associated Press
Gerry Mintz, Consultant
Moderated by: Marc LoPresti, Co-founder, BattleFin
Wa...
2020-08-1029 minThe BattleFin PodcastMaking America Think Again: A Look Inside the Republican Re-Election Campaign | Virtual Discovery Day, July 23rd 2020 | BattleFin Featuring Ravenpack and Rob PassarellaJoin BattleFin, Ravenpack, and Rob Passarella for this podcast on Making America Think Again: A Look Inside the Republican Re-Election Campaign. This panel discussion originally took place at BattleFin's Virtual Discovery Day event on July 23rd, 2020. The theme of this event was Rethinking Everything: Healthcare, Elections, and Macro Insights. Day 2’s theme was the 2020 Elections and Macro Insights. To watch the video version of this podcast, check out BattleFin's Vimeo channel here - https://vimeo.com/441438141
This podcast features:
Marko Kangrga, Head of Quant Research - Americas, RavenPack
Moderated by: Rob Passarella
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2020-08-0730 minThe BattleFin PodcastNEW Healthcare Product Announcement from Earnest Research | Virtual Discovery Day, July 22nd 2020 | Presented by BattleFinJoin BattleFin for this BONUS podcast presenting a NEW product announcement from Earnest Research. This product announcement originally took place at BattleFin's Virtual Discovery Day event on July 22nd, 2020. The theme of this event was Rethinking Everything: Healthcare, Elections, and Macro Insights. Day 1's theme was Healthcare: React, Return, Rethink. To watch the video version of this announcement, check out BattleFin's Vimeo channel here - https://vimeo.com/441330110
This podcast features Andrew Robson, President & CRO of Earnest Research.
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2020-08-0705 minThe BattleFin PodcastHow COVID-19 has Catalyzed Healthcare Digital Innovation | Virtual Discovery Day, July 22nd 2020 | BattleFin Featuring Change Healthcare and Navigating CancerJoin BattleFin, Change Healthcare, and Navigating Cancer for this podcast on How COVID-19 has Catalyzed Healthcare Digital Innovation. This panel discussion originally took place at BattleFin's Virtual Discovery Day event on July 22nd, 2020. The theme of this event was Rethinking Everything: Healthcare, Elections, and Macro Insights. Day 1's theme was Healthcare: React, Return, Rethink. To watch the video version of this podcast, check out BattleFin's Vimeo channel here - https://vimeo.com/441305627
This podcast features:
Dean Jumes, Vice President & General Manager Life Sciences, Data Solutions, Change Healthcare
Sanjit Misra, Director of Product Management, Navigating Cancer
Moderated...
2020-08-0729 minThe BattleFin PodcastReturn: Best Practices Managing COVID-19 Spikes & Secondary Spikes | Virtual Discovery Day, July 22nd 2020 | BattleFin Featuring Medisafe and CuebiqJoin BattleFin, Medisafe, and Cuebiq for this podcast on Best Practices for Managing COVID-19 Spikes & Secondary Spikes. This panel discussion originally took place at BattleFin's Virtual Discovery Day event on July 22nd, 2020. The theme of this event was Rethinking Everything: Healthcare, Elections, and Macro Insights. Day 1's theme was Healthcare: React, Return, Rethink. To watch the video version of this podcast , check out BattleFin's Vimeo channel here - https://vimeo.com/441305828
This podcast features:
Jen Butler, Chief Marketing Officer, Medisafe
Brennan Lake, Senior Director of Research Partnerships & Data for Good, Cuebiq
Moderated by: Dr. Fred Lee...
2020-08-0725 minThe BattleFin PodcastReact: Trends in Vaccines & Therapies for COVID-19 | Virtual Discovery Day, July 22nd 2020 | BattleFin Featuring Graticule and Prosper InsightsJoin BattleFin, Graticule, and Prosper Insights & Analytics for this podcast on Trends in Vaccines & Therapies for COVID-19. This panel discussion originally took place at BattleFin's Virtual Discovery Day event on July 22nd, 2020. The theme of this event was Rethinking Everything: Healthcare, Elections, and Macro Insights. Day 1's theme was Healthcare: React, Return, Rethink. To watch the video version of this podcast , check out BattleFin's Vimeo channel here - https://vimeo.com/441306043
This podcast features:
Dan Housman, Co-founder, CTO, Graticule
Phil Rist, EVP – Strategic Initiatives, Prosper Insights
Moderated by: Dr. Fred Lee, Global Business Development Leader, Healthcare an...
2020-08-0729 min
The BattleFin PodcastState of the COVID-19 Pandemic | Virtual Discovery Day, July 22nd 2020 | BattleFin Featuring Duke School of Medicine and IHMEJoin BattleFin, Duke School of Medicine, and IHME for this podcast on the State of the COVID-19 Pandemic. This panel discussion originally took place at BattleFin's Virtual Discovery Day event on July 22nd, 2020. The theme of this event was Rethinking Everything: Healthcare, Elections, and Macro Insights. Day 1's theme was Healthcare: React, Return, Rethink. To watch the video version of this podcast , check out BattleFin's Vimeo channel here - https://vimeo.com/441306255
This podcast features:
Dr. Michael Pencina, Vice Dean for Data Science and Information Technology, Duke School of Medicine
Bill Heisel, Director of Global Services...
2020-08-0725 min
Chat With TradersDavid Bush – The Transition From Discretionary to Quantitative Trading & How to Optimise Your StrategyI was fortunate enough to speak with David Bush, an extraordinary, seasoned trader with 20 years experience in financial markets.David comes from a non-traditional background, and what I mean by this; he has no formal education in the field of finance. In fact, he is a music graduate and performed as a professional musician for many years.But as you’re about to hear, David changed paths during his twenties to become a trader. After overcoming the initial challenges that all new market participants endure, David did well for hi...
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