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The Alternative Data Podcast

Mark Fleming-Williams
Alternative Data
Hedge Funds
Exorde
Large Language Models
QCIP
IEX Cloud
Quantitative Finance
Battlefin
Investing and Financial Markets
Data Science
Yodlee
Social Media
Fidelity
Parcosm
Financial Services
Market Data
Big Data
Chinascope
China Market
Exabel

On this show we reveal some of the latest developments in the fast-growing Alternative Data sector. Satellite imaging, news-crawling, credit card data... and many more fresh new data sources are increasingly being used by investors to gain a competitive edge when making market decisions. We speak to data providers, asset managers, and anyone else in the sector to better understand this dynamic phe... more

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Latest Episodes

In this episode I speak to Paul White, CEO and co-founder of Quantbot, a quantitative hedge fund.

In our conversation, Paul and I talk about the challenges of launching a new hedge fund in 2009 and how they would be different now, and where he sees t... more

In this episode I speak to James Griffiths, General Manager of Flywheel Alternative Data, a provider of e-commerce data.

In our conversation, James and I talk about the advantages and challenges of creating an alternative data provider from within a... more

In this episode I speak to Ben Cohen, former Global Head of Data Strategy at WorldQuant and now on gardening leave before his next opportunity.

In our conversation, Ben and I talk about the data sourcing role, how it has changed, who to hire for a t... more

In this episode I speak to Richard Dudley, Senior Portfolio Manager at Railpen, the fifth largest pension fund in the UK.

In our conversation, Richard and I talk about a lot of the unusual realities that come from being part of a ten person team man... more

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Recent Guests

Richard Dudley
Senior Portfolio Manager at Railpen
Railpen
Episode: The Railpen Episode
Tom Liu
Founder of Ideate, alternative data expert with experience in hedge funds and private equity.
Ideate Capital
Episode: The Ideate Capital Episode
Mark Thompson
Lead Analyst in Primary Research at Norges Bank Investment Management
Norges Bank Investment Management
Episode: The Norges Bank (NBIM) Episode
Tim Harrington
Founder and CEO of Battlefin
Battlefin
Episode: The Battlefin Episode
Wenqi Zhou
A quantitative researcher currently on gardening leave.
Formerly at Balyasny and Citi
Episode: The Wenqi Zhou Episode
Abraham Thomas
Co-founder of Quandl and now an angel investor
Quandl
Episode: The 2nd Abraham Thomas Episode
Brian Peltonen
Longtime Director of Data Analytics at Fidelity and recent co-founder of his new startup, Parcosm.
Parcosm
Episode: The Brian Peltonen Episode
Mathias Dail
Co-founder and CEO at Exorde, a data provider specializing in real-time sentiment analysis from social media.
Exorde
Episode: The Exorde Episode
Greg Neufeld
Partner at ValueStream Ventures, a venture capital fund that invests in data-rich companies
ValueStream Ventures
Episode: The ValueStream Ventures Episode

Hosts

Mark Fleming-Williams
Host of discussions focusing on alternative data and investment strategies, engaging with experts across the finance and data sectors.
Tom Liu
Founder of Ideate, contributing insights on alternative data and its transformative role in finance and investment strategies.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Great entry point to alternative data

    I know little about alternative data but I’m finding this podcast really educational, the interviews are interesting and engaging.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clevertrever13588432578
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Very informative!

    Finally an interesting and digestible podcast about alternative data.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alexwgrant
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The podcast is praised for making complex topics accessible and digestible for those new to the field, marking it as a valuable resource for gaining insights into alternative data.
Listeners find the content educational and engaging, particularly appreciating the in-depth interviews with industry experts.

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Apple Podcasts
#244
Italy/Business

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Exorde Episode
Q: How does Exorde ensure the data it collects remains trustworthy?
Mathias explains that the data is public and can be verified easily by the network participants.
The Exorde Episode
Q: What is it like to start a tech company in Lyon?
Mathias discusses the advantages of Lyon being a tech hub with less crowding than Paris.
The Exorde Episode
Q: Can you remind me where Exorde is based?
Mathias shares that they are based in Lyon, France.
The ChinaScope Episode
Q: Would you recommend that a Western data provider rock up in China and start trying to sell its data?
Absolutely, there are no reservations of Chinese institutions consuming Western data, especially as many are looking to expand abroad.
The ChinaScope Episode
Q: How has the Western interest in China changed since 2012?
Western interest peaked until COVID-19, after which it significantly declined due to geopolitical tensions and the pandemic.

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Topics across the episodes center around alternative data and its evolving role in investment strategies. Discussions spotlight the impact of technologies like AI and large language models, as well as variations in data utilization between markets, particularly contrasting Western practices with those in China. Guest experts contribute insights into the implications of regulatory changes on investment frameworks, ethical considerations, and the transformative potential of new data sources, including social media and satellite imagery. Conversations often touch on quantitative finance, alternative data integration in financial services, and the future landscape of data management, making it a notable resource for both newcomers and seasoned ... more

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1. Richard Dudley
2. Tom Liu
3. Mark Thompson
4. Tim Harrington
5. Wenqi Zhou
6. Abraham Thomas
7. Brian Peltonen
8. Mathias Dail

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