Fmr Verisk CEO Scott Stephenson - building a $40 billion data company
Scott Stephenson is the former Chairman, President, and CEO of Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ: VRSK), where he led the company's transformation from a nonprofit insurance data collective into a global data analytics powerhouse with a market cap of over $40 billion.In this episode of World of DaaS, Scott and Auren discuss:Data monetization and defensibility strategiesAI's impact on data businessesLeadership succession in data companiesEffective board membershipLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas. You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Scott Stephenson on Linkedin. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)
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a16z’s Martin Casado - building with AI
Martin Casado is a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), where he focuses on AI and infrastructure investments. He previously co-founded Nicira which was acquired by VMware for $1.2 billion in 2012.In this episode of World of DaaS, Martin and Auren discuss:Economics of open source AIChinese AI innovation with DeepSeekModel collapse and data moatsRegulatory challenges in AILooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Martin Casado on X at @martin_casado.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)
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Mediaocean CEO Bill Wise - building the operating system for advertising
Bill Wise is the CEO and co-founder of Mediaocean, an adtech platform that processes over $200 billion in global media spend annually.In this episode of World of DaaS, Bill and Auren discuss:The hidden plumbing of global advertisingMeasurement monopolies in adtechThe transition from linear TV to CTVCultural integration in tech acquisitionsLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas. You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Bill Wise on X at @billwise. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)
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Rob Henderson - Luxury Beliefs: How Elites Exploit the Poor
Rob Henderson is a developmental psychologist, author of the New York Times bestseller Troubled and columnist for the Free Press and the Boston Globe.In this episode of World of DaaS, Rob and Auren discuss:How elites exploit the poor with luxury beliefsThe vital importance of marriage for upward mobilityThe conspiracy behind useless college degreesThe “late bloomers” phenomenonLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas. You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and on X at @robkhenderson. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)
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Lead Bank CEO Jackie Reses - fintech's regulatory reckoning: who survives, who thrives
Jackie Reses is the co-founder and CEO of Lead Bank, fintech infrastructure bank with over $2.5 billion in assets under management.In this episode of World of DaaS, Jackie and Auren discuss:Fintech's regulatory reckoningThe future of community bankingState regulator competitionLessons from Square's payment revolutionLeadership insights from Jack DorseyLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas. You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Jackie Reses on X at @jackiereses.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)
deep dive into Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) businesses. World of DaaS is a podcast for data enthusiasts, by data enthusiasts, where Auren Hoffman talks to business and technology leaders about all things data - building it, acquiring it, analyzing it, and everything in between.
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