The Alternative Data Podcast

In this episode I speak to Jared Broad of QuantConnect, the open-source quantitative trading infrastructure.In our conversation, Jared and I explore QuantConnect’s unique model, as it helps a growing stable of smaller quant funds compete with the more established market players, using alternative data.Meanwhile, if you have a notable or new dataset that you would like to discuss on the podcast, get in touch!

In this episode I speak to Barbara C. Matthews of BCM Strategy, the provider of policy-related alternative data.In our conversation, Barbara and I explore how BCM’s data first came about as a result of Barbara codifying the geopolitical advice she was providing to hedge funds, and how it has developed into its current form as an investment dataset.

In this episode I speak to Mathieu Colas of Starz Data, the Paris-based external data community.In our conversation, Mathieu and I discuss the future of data discovery, and how Starz might be the solution the market has needed.I am now back from paternity leave and the cupboard is looking a little bare, so please reach out if you would like to propose yourself or another guest for the podcast, preferably not somebody who has been on already.

In this episode I’m joined by Chandini Jain of Auquan, the provider of textual data.In our conversation, Chandini and I discuss the origins of Auquan, the service it provides today and the types of clients served.FYI, I’m on paternity leave now and have left some podcast episodes to be released through the summer.

In this episode I’m joined by Edward Igushev of TrueSource, the platform that helps providers to monetize their data.In our conversation, Edward and I discuss TrueSource’s product as well as the development and future of paying for data.FYI, I’m on paternity leave now and have left some podcast episodes to be released through the summer.

In this episode I’m joined by Andrea Squatrito of Databoutique.com, the fashion company data provider based out of Milan.In our conversation, Andrea and I discuss the origins of Databoutique (formally known as RE Analytics), the challenges of working with luxury retail data and the education that is required for clients to understand the companies involved. FYI, I’m on paternity leave now and have left some podcast episodes to be released through the summer.