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We arranged this interview with a provider of satellite imagery data to learn more about potential applications.
WorldQuant, a quantitative investment management firm, published an overview article on the topic of Big Data stating that ‘access to large diverse quantities of data has the capability to revolutionize our world, but only if we can harness the tools and technology to manage, store and analyze it.’
We arranged this interview with a provider of geolocation data to learn more about potential applications. The company is connecting real-world signals, from sensors to location data at scale, in one platform.
Accelerating growth in active job listings and Google search data were used to correctly call improving momentum for HubSpot.
A special thanks to Eagle Alpha advisor Gene Eskster whose input was invaluable.
Eagle Alpha hosted events in NYC (April 26th) and London (July 26th) to discuss the legal considerations of alternative data which were attended by more than 170 people in total.
Clifton Global, an international executive search firm specializing in the placement of quants and big/alternative data executives, published the attached report that examines hiring trends for alternative data focused asset managers.
Negative growth in active job listings and Google search data were used to correctly call worsening momentum for Chipotle.
Heidrick & Struggles is a global executive search firm founded in 1953 in Chicago, Illinois. The company recently published a paper (attached) titled “Building a Quantamental Investing Team”
Deloitte published a new paper (attached) on alternative data discussing adoption, advanced technologies for alpha generation, risks and rewards of using alternative sources. Eagle Alpha is profiled as the leading data vendor. Some key takeaways are presented below:
In July and August 2017, Jefferies conducted in-depth interviews with nearly 50 asset managers to learn more about their efforts and practices in addressing the explosive growth in data.
Socialgist aggregates, organizes, and provides managed access to the rich social media data with their enterprise-level APIs and streaming services. We arranged this interview with Socialgist Managing Partner Mike Madarasz to better understand how the company works with social media data.
