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Welcome to the Mad Podcast – This is the place where successful business investors and entrepreneurs share their case-studies of Mergers, Acquisitions and Deals. We pull back the curtain as Entrepreneurs explain how they source, structure and close deals. Learn, grow and engage with successful business owners in the world of mergers, acquisitions and deals!
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Data Gurus Podcast | Insights on Business Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions, Market Research & Data Collection
Sima Vasa
Welcome to the the Data Gurus Podcast! The world around us is changing faster than ever before. From automation, artificial intelligence, big data, geo-location to every aspect of how we work and live. This includes DATA. Welcome to Data Gurus Podcast… our mission is to bring you a real life perspective on what’s happening in the data industry and how successful companies and individuals in this niche navigate through the sea of change. Encouraging you to Be Bold, Be Brave and Be Fearless – ...
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Why do Mergers and acquisitions happen? What are the factors that motivate companies to buy sell and incorporate other organisations? In these uncertain economic times it is of paramount importance for companies to be able to weather financial instability while maintaining a profitable business model. It has become common place in the modern business world to observe the union of two separate or even different businesses but what are the reasons behind these partnerships and how do they bene ...
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Get the insiders’ take on mergers and acquisitions. M&A investment bankers Gina Cocking and Jeff Guylay of Colonnade Advisors discuss the technical aspects of and tactics used in middle market deals. This podcast offers actionable advice and strategies for selling your company and is aimed at owners of middle market companies in the financial services and business services sectors. Middle market companies are generally valued between $20 million and $500 million.
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Leading New Frontiers in Consumer Behavior and Data Science with Alex Hunt of Behaviorally
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On this episode, host Sima Vasa talks to Alex Hunt, CEO of Behaviorally, about the transformative role of technology in the market research industry and how Behaviorally leverages AI and digital tools to innovate data insights. Key Takeaways: (00:54) Technology’s inevitable impact on industries. (03:16) Alex’s shift to pioneering behavioral science…
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Unlocking the Secrets of Customer Satisfaction at the Point of Purchase
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On this episode, host Sima Vasa talks with Georgina Nelson, CEO and Founder of TruRating. They delve into the transformative role of consumer feedback in retail and how Georgina’s varied career path contributed to her innovative approach to business. Key Takeaways: (01:39) Georgina’s journey from psychology to law. (03:00) Reliable consumer data is…
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Behind the Success of Field Agent with Co-Founder Rick West
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On this episode, host Sima Vasa welcomes Rick West, Co-Founder and CEO of Field Agent. They delve into Rick’s journey from a significant tenure at Procter & Gamble to establishing Field Agent, a company at the forefront of retail and consumer data innovation. The discussion uncovers how Rick’s strategic use of corporate severance as seed money laid…
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Leading Through Innovation and Insight with Chris Havemann of RealityMine
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On this episode, host Sima Vasa sits down with Chris Havemann, CEO of RealityMine, to explore the evolution of data collection and its impact on market research. Chris shares experiences gained from his journey in the insights industry, highlighting the shift from survey data to behavioral data collection. Key Takeaways: (01:18) The beginnings of C…
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Restech with Patrick Comer and Sima Vasa
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On this episode of Data Gurus, Sima Vasa and Patrick Comer, Co-Founders of restecher, delve into the intricacies of the Restech industry. They discuss how it’s reshaping market research, integrating new technologies and influencing business strategies. Their conversation highlights the impact of the Restech landscape on traditional research methods…
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Leading the SaaS Analytics Revolution at Qrvey with Arman Eshraghi
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On this episode, host Sima Vasa sits down with Arman Eshraghi, CEO and Founder of Qrvey, for an in-depth conversation about revolutionizing data analytics through seamless integration of collection, analysis and automation processes. Arman unveils the unique capabilities of Qrvey, highlighting its role in enhancing SaaS applications with advanced e…
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A Pioneering Approach to Revolutionizing Consumer Insights with Steve Phillips of Zappi
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On this episode, host Sima Vasa talks to Steve Phillips, Founder and CEO of Zappi, about pioneering automation and artificial intelligence in market research to enhance consumer insight efficiency and quality. Key Takeaways: (01:10) The origin of Zappi for efficient consumer insights. (02:22) Zappi’s evolution toward quality and meta analytics. (03…
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Unveiling the Future of Shopper Insights with Amishi Takalkar of Nailbiter
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On this episode, host Sima Vasa talks with Amishi Takalkar, Co-Founder and CEO of NAILBITER, exploring the transformative role of video in capturing authentic shopper behaviors and insights. Key Takeaways: (01:30) Amishi journeyed from an aspiring VJ at MTV India to the CEO of NAILBITER. (02:17) Amishi’s career evolution, specifically her roles at …
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Retail’s Future Shaped by Data Monetization with Panayotis Gezerlis of Convert Group
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On this episode, host Sima Vasa welcomes Panayotis Gezerlis, Founder and President of Convert Group, to delve into the evolution of retail and e-commerce through data analytics and transparency. Key Takeaways: (02:25) The shift from consulting to data-driven retail strategies. (06:32) The importance of tactical decision-making in marketing and sale…
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Adapting Technology for Meaningful Insights with Ben Hookway of Relative Insight
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On this episode, host Sima Vasa welcomes Ben Hookway, CEO of Relative Insight, who delves into the intricacies of leveraging language analytics and unstructured text data to drive business insights. Key Takeaways: (07:54) Exploring the innovation behind comparative linguistic analysis and its practical applications in various industries. (13:49) Co…
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Riding the Wave of Industry Evolution with Matt Britton at Suzy
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On this episode, host Sima Vasa is joined by Matt Britton, Founder and CEO of Suzy, for an enlightening conversation about the direction the market-research industry is headed and how leaders evolve with it.Sima and Matt discuss:- The lagging adoption of new technologies, and how resulting inefficiencies get passed on to the consumer.- Generational…
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The Evolution of Location Data and Consumer Privacy with Francesco Guglielmino of Cuebiq
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In this episode, Francesco Guglielmino, CEO of Cuebiq, joins host, Sima Vasa, to discuss the evolution of location data and prioritizing consumer privacy.Key Takeaways:(03:49) Implementing a privacy framework with consent tracking and a withdrawal option, despite challenges.(12:22) How younger generations show greater willingness to use digital too…
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Creating Value-Added Research Systems with Basel Fakhoury of User Interviews
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On this episode, host Sima Vasa welcomes Basel Fakhoury, CEO and Co-Founder of User Interviews, for an enlightening conversation about Basel’s work in improving data acquisition specificity.During their conversation, Basel and Sima discuss:- Using data to uncover needs in the market to better cater products and services to a particular niche.- The …
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Ethical Quandaries in AI Models with Dr. Loubna Bouarfa at OKRA.ai
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On this episode, host Sima Vasa is joined by Dr. Loubna Bouarfa, CEO and Founder of OKRA.ai and Member of the Board of Advisors of the Oxford Internet Institute, who shares her unique perspective on the ethical questions around the increasing capabilities of AI technology.Sima and Dr. Bouarfa discuss the following:- How different business models ca…
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Building Predictive AI with Thomas Zoëga Ramsøy at Neurons
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On this episode, host Sima Vasa is joined by Thomas Zoëga Ramsøy, Founder and CEO of Neurons, to hear how he and his team are using large data sets to build AI models that can predict human behavior.In their conversation, Thomas and Sima discuss:- How a public methodology can build consumer trust in the data acquisition industry.- The intersection …
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Purpose-Driven Data with Rob Pace at HundredX
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On this episode, host Sima Vasa talks to Rob Pace, Founder and CEO of HundredX, about using data in a mission-driven organization to drive positive outcomes for both the business and the community.Rob and Sima discuss the following:- A business has to be profitable to provide the resources needed to pursue goals aligned with its mission.- Outcomes-…
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Leveraging AI as a Research Tool with Chris Barry at The Evolved Group
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On this episode, host Sima Vasa is joined by Chris Barry, CEO of HumanListening™ at The Evolved Group, who discusses the role of AI tools, specifically large language learning models, in data research.Chris and Sima discussed the following in relation to AI and data acquisition:- The ability of AI to elicit better responses from consumers than huma…
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Exploring Online Industry Trends with Sima Vasa at Infinity Squared Ventures, John Bremer at Phantom 4 Solutions and Bob Fawson at Numerator
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This episode features a conversation between Sima Vasa, CEO and Founder of Infinity Squared Ventures, and John Bremer, President of Phantom 4 Solutions, at a virtual event hosted by Numerator and moderated by Bob Fawson.John and Sima provide insights into the evolution of data collection and analytics in a rapidly-changing consumer landscape. They …
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Leveraging AI for Insights Generation with Michalis Michael at DMR Group
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In this episode, host Sima Vasa is pleased to welcome Michalis Michael, CEO at DMR Group, who shares the work his organization is doing with AI to be more efficient in both gathering and analyzing market data.Michalis shared some important insights on the evolution of AI:- AI can be categorized into different types: Narrow AI and Strong AI.- Narrow…
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Predicting Demand Using the Key Principles of Behavioral Economics
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On this episode, Sima is joined by Anouar El Haji, Founder and CEO at Veylinx, a behavioral insights platform for answering critical business questions during all stages of product innovation.Topics discussed include:- Anouar’s background and career path.- The evolution of economics from being strictly theoretical to being scientifically tested.- T…
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Sima is delighted to talk with Gordon Allott today! Gordon is the President and CEO of BroadPeak Partners LLC, the company that developed the K3 software.Today's discussion takes a slightly different turn as we introduce Gordon, who is working on various aspects of data. The work done at BroadPeak brings a fresh perspective on the use of data in to…
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Real Time Operational Intelligence | Ep. 202
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Sima is happy to have Venkat Venkataramani joining her for today's episode of Data Gurus! Venkat is the CEO and Co-founder of Rockset. Venkat shares his background, dives into the benefits of real-time data analytics and cloud-based infrastructure, and discusses the interesting work they are doing at Rockset.BiographyVenkat Venkataramani is CEO and…
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To Be or Not to Be Disrupted with Henry Hays | Ep. 201
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Sima is delighted to have Henry Hays joining her on the podcast today! Henry is the energetic and inspiring Co-founder and Disruptor at Henry Hays Consulting.In this episode of Data Gurus, Henry dives into the concept of disruptive innovation.BiographyHenry spent most of his adult life in sales and sales leadership- mainly in pharmaceuticals and bi…
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Alon Chen, the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Tastewise, joins Sima today to share his career journey and dive into what they are doing at Tastewise.Biography:Alon Chen is a Co-Founder and serves as Chief Executive Officer at Tastewise. He is the developer of an artificial intelligence-based food intelligence platform designed to assist …
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Measuring the QUALITY of Involvement and Impression of Content| Ep. 199
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Today, Pedro Almeida, the CEO and Co-founder of MindProber, joins Sima on the podcast to share his background and discuss the innovative work they are doing at MindProber. Pedro’s backgroundPedro studied social psychology with a strong emphasis on market research. As an undergrad, he worked as a research assistant at a small cognitive neuroscience …
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