# Amass Insights > Insights into utilizing alternative data particularly in the investment industry, innovative data sourcing techniques, and lucrative data monetization strategies on Amass Insights by Jordan Hauer. Add new external datasets to your decision-making & generate value from your proprietary data with expert guidance tailored for hedge funds and data providers. Public Ghost content for AI and LLM tooling. This file includes a bounded export of public pages first, then recent public posts. Append `.md` to any post or page URL to get the content in Markdown (for example, `/example-post.md`). ## Pages ### Let's Amass Insights Together! URL: https://blog.amassinsights.com/about/ Last updated: 2026-08-12T19:51:50.000Z I'd like to make this digital content **as interactive as possible**, **build real relationships** with as many of you as possible, and tailor it to the interests & concerns of my subscribers, including all aspects of the data economy. 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This houses the majority of the knowledge we've *amassed to date*, and displays our rich proprietary taxonomy & metadata about [tens of thousands of data providers](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=LetsAmassInsightsTogether), [industry news](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/news?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=LetsAmassInsightsTogether) and [events](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/events?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=LetsAmassInsightsTogether). Not to be modest, but we believe we've built the most timely, accurate and **comprehensive data provider & product directory** in the world. 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Also, if you're interested, we've been [mentioned in the press a number of times](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/press?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=LetsAmassInsightsTogether) over the years. ## Amass Insights Content Portal This subdomain ([blog.AmassInsights.com](blog.amassinsights.com)) has been created to host **mostly free content**, with a sprinkle of [premium content for paid subscribers](https://blog.amassinsights.com/#/portal/signup/65da5a2facaf6f0008c59deb/yearly). Expect to learn more about the **alternative data industry**, how hedge funds or other **institutional investors use data within their investment process**, and how to best **generate revenue from proprietary datasets** or data products. 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In that vein, please take a couple minutes of your time to [let us know more about you and your preferences](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagGgq9hAR9doCzMr/form?ref=blog.amassinsights.com): We welcome any and all feedback or questions at team (at) amassinsights (dot) com. ### Request to Expense Amass Insights Newsletter URL: https://blog.amassinsights.com/request-to-expense/ Last updated: 2024-09-20T18:33:01.000Z ### [Email Template in a Google Doc](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kXi6-eJ%5F2-QB1jhSRMRYNx4rLAuXeGK4UR5gBNsBP9E/edit?usp=sharing&ref=blog.amassinsights.com) Hi \[manager’s name\], I’d love to expense a subscription to [Amass Insights](https://blog.amassinsights.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=RequestToExpenseAmassInsights). It’s a weekly newsletter about data and investing, more efficiently connecting the overlapping worlds of data providers and data buyers. As a paid subscriber, I’d get access to every issue (vs. just free issues once a month), and access to premium data provider profiles and data requests (and will be the first to see new, exciting alternative data products coming to market). It’s $\_\_ / year (or $\_\_/ month), and I think if it leads us to discover even just one new exciting data provider a year, that seems like an amazing deal. I’m confident it’ll return 100x ROI, and I’d love to subscribe. Let me know if you’re fine with this. Thanks, \[your name\] ### Jordan Hauer CV URL: https://blog.amassinsights.com/jordan-hauer-cv/ Last updated: 2026-04-28T20:16:41.000Z # Jordan Alexander Hauer **Home**: New York, NY **Citizenship**: dual US & Australian citizen **Email**: jahauer (at) gmail **Phone & Address**: email me and I'll share # Executive Summary ## Overview Investment & alternative data strategy leader with **15+ years building, sourcing, diligencing, licensing, and commercializing internal, external or alternative datasets for institutional investors**. Built Amass Insights into a 24,000+ provider intelligence network with **1,000+ direct data-provider relationships**, serving leading multi-strategy, quant & quantamental funds. Combines buy-side operating experience, deep technical fluency, provider-market access, and procurement/compliance/legal judgment to help investment teams **shorten time-to-alpha** by reducing sourcing, onboarding, and data-risk friction. ## Core Capabilities Alternative data strategy; dataset sourcing and diligence; vendor evaluation; data procurement and licensing; provider negotiation; privacy/compliance review; data provenance; investment research enablement; data cataloging; external data onboarding; data commercialization; AI/LLM-assisted data discovery; cross-functional leadership across investment, data engineering, legal, compliance, and procurement teams. ## Technical Fluency SQL, Python, R, Java, C#, VBA, AWS; Tableau, Excel, Airtable; Bloomberg, FactSet, Refinitiv/Thomson Reuters, Factiva; LLMs & AI workflows # Professional Experience ## Founder & CEO of [Amass Insights](https://amassinsights.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) LLC **May 2015 - Present | New York, NY** - Sourced & profiled **24,000+ data providers** and forged relationships with 1,000+. - **Contracted by numerous leading institutional investors** to source, research and lead them to datasets of use in their investment strategies. Offered bespoke or subscription services intended to multiply the capabilities & efficiencies of these funds' data sourcing teams. Clients include: - The **largest multistrategy** hedge fund. - 3 of the **largest quant** hedge funds. - The 6th **largest pension** fund. - The **largest macro** hedge fund. - First subscriber to a new content product, launched in 2024. - A leading **bulge bracket bank**. - Featured at two private events, in NYC & London, hosted by this bank on my behalf (more about this below). - Bought data from us through one of our data provider partners. - Commissioned to research the pricing and competitive conditions in the market for transactional data. - Negotiated reseller partnerships to **generate revenue from 25+ companies' unique data assets**. ## Co-Founder & Head of Data at [Big Data Protocol (BDP)](https://bigdataprotocol.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) **Nov 2020 - Jul 2023 | New York, NY** - **Co-founded, conceived & ran everything data-related** at a novel crypto-enabled data marketplace. - **$6+ billion** dollar-equivalent was staked in BDP's token after launch, **briefly becoming the biggest De-Fi protocol in the world**. - **Accumulated $120+ million of market cap** for BDP's token shortly after staking period ended, in Apr 2021. - Apportioned several million tokens in compensation for negotiating & announcing **40+ data provider marketing & distribution partnerships**. ## IT Consultant + M&A Advisor at AdvanTech Corporation **Feb 2015 - Nov 2016 | Fairfield, NJ** - Negotiated, advised and brokered the acquisition of AdvanTech to JMP Solutions for **$2.7+ million**. - Documented and **modernized their technology & data stack** to improve profitability & business processes. ## Founder of Insightful Analytics **Apr 2014 - Apr 2015 | New York, NY** - **Founded & ran all aspects** of Insightful Analytics, the data monetization arm of [Unroll.me](https://unroll.me/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV). - Brokered & advised on the acquisition of Unroll.me by Rakuten for **$10+ million**. - **Negotiated & closed a $150k annual data license** with a major hedge fund within two months of founding. ## Co-Founder & CTO of [Tangent Data Services](https://www.tangentds.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) **Nov 2012 - Mar 2014 | New York, NY** - **Technical cofounder** of a two-man team building an Analytics-as-a-Service company from inception to **40 clients & $1+ million in ARR within \~12 months**. - Conceived, built, and automated a **first-of-its-kind data analytics platform based on email transactional data** to service the investment community, covering 25 public e-commerce companies. - Researched, vetted and negotiated with potential data partners in order to expand offerings. - Participated in every board meeting, business decision and in-person sales meeting. ## Head of IT & Data at [Hunter Global Investors](https://hginvestors.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) **Apr 2011 - Dec 2011 | New York, NY** - $1+ billion long/short equity hedge fund. - **Designed and developed a data-driven platform** used by executives to monitor real-time portfolio performance and exposure. - **Redesigned and restructured internal databases** into a streamlined, accessible interface with improved analytical capabilities. - Championed an initiative to improve internal portfolio analytics and data-structure efficiency by meeting with and **evaluating a dozen hedge fund portfolio management software data vendors**. - **Provided analyses directly to the portfolio manager** focused on S&P 500 companies’ fundamental financial data. ## Analyst at [NERA Economic Consulting](https://nera.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) **Jul 2008 - Apr 2011 | New York, NY; Melbourne & Sydney, Australia** - Earned two promotions while working across a wide variety of practice areas including **Securities, Antitrust, Energy, Mass Torts, and Intellectual Property**. - Project work involved multi-billion dollar litigation proceedings encompassing large financial, energy, food services, and tobacco firms as well as government agencies. - **Drafted and edited expert reports and affidavits**. - Created supporting exhibits, including charts, diagrams, and timelines. - **Constructed and cleaned assorted databases; performed data analysis and validation**. ## Technology Analyst at [Merrill Lynch](https://www.ml.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) **May 2007 - Aug 2007 | New York, NY** - Worked in the **Equity-Linked Technology** department of the Equity Risk and Analytics division. - Built, tested, and rolled out a distributed application able to: - Connect to multiple servers from a central location to iterate through large-scale log files. - Generate reports relating to errors and failures in the monitored servers. - **Gather statistics and generate Excel-based reports from pricing instruments**. # Education ## Bachelor of Science (BS) in [Information Science, Systems, and Technology (ISST)](https://infosci.cornell.edu/undergraduate/info-sci-majors/bs-information-science-systems-and-technology?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) ### [Cornell University, College of Engineering](https://www.engineering.cornell.edu/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) **Graduated Cum Laude in May 2008** - One of three graduates in the first graduating class for this major. - Minor in Business (a.k.a Applied Economics & Management). ## Certificate in Foreign Languages, Spanish ### [NYU School of Professional Studies](https://www.sps.nyu.edu/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) **Earned in 2012** # Skills - **Programming**: SQL, Java, Python, R, C#, ASP.NET, Spring Boot, HTML, PHP, VBA, SAS, Stata, XML - **Tools**: iOS, Windows, Android, Linux, Excel, Airtable, Microsoft Office, Slack, AWS, Tableau, Factiva, Factset, Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, LLMs - **Languages**: English (native), Spanish (basic) - **Data Analysis, Science, License Negotiation**, Visualization, Compliance & Regulations, Documentation, Structures, Cleansing, & Collection - FinTech, Decentralized-Finance (DeFi), Economic Research, Content Creation, Web Programming, Software Development # Publications, Quotations & Citations [Jordan Hauer - Amass Insights | LinkedInInnovator within Alternative Data for 10+ years. Built the Insights platform to more… · Experience: Amass Insights · Location: New York · 500+ connections on LinkedIn. View Jordan Hauer’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/al2o9zrvru7aqj8e1x2rzsrca-1)LinkedIn![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/1c5u578iilxfi4m4dvc4q810q)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanhauer/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) My LinkedIn Profile with \~4k Followers ## [Amass Insights Blog](https://blog.amassinsights.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) [2,376 Alternative Data News, Blogs, Podcasts & Video FeedsA comprehensive database of the RSS feeds we’re following across the data & investing industries that collectively publish 130,000+ stories per month![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1573812195421-50a396d17893?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDI2fHxuZXdzfGVufDB8fHx8MTc1MDE5NjY5NXww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&q=80&w=2000)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/alternative-data-news-blogs-podcasts-video-feeds/) [227 Sources of Alternative Data ContentThe news, blog, podcast, and video feeds we pay the most attention to within the data or investing industries![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/Feedly-Screenshot-Zoomed-white.png)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/alt-data-industry-rss-feeds/) [Exploring AI’s Shockwave through Data Stocks’ Perceived MoatsPublic markets are repricing ‘data businesses’ as if the interface is the product. The real question is who captures value when agents become the UI![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/Castle-under-lightning-strike-with-logos.png)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/exploring-ais-shockwave-through-data-stocks-perceived-moats/) [Amassed Insights #3: LegAI & ComplianceThe Compliance Playbook for AI-Era Data Deals (Plus, a Legal Thriller You Won’t Believe)![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/favicon-96x96-7.png)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/20250403-Alt-Data-Breakfast-FWD-Invitation-04-02-2025_11_51_AM.png)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/amassed-insights-3-legai-compliance/) [Amassed Insights #2: SnowballedEverything that’s been snowballing in the alternative data industry recently![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/favicon-96x96-6.png)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_8430-Copy-copy.png)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/amassed-insights-2-snowballed/) [Amassed Insights #1: Cyber SinsInsights amassed recently in the data & investing industries![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/favicon-96x96-2.png)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/-1---feature_image_resized---new.png)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/amassed-insights-1/) [Amass Insights about Alternative Data | Data + Invest Blogalternative data content connecting data providers & data buyers![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/favicon-96x96-1.png)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1714907135093-e60f0a730574.jpeg)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/amass-insights-about-alternative-data/) [Alternative Data EventsConnecting data buyers to data providers![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/favicon-96x96.png)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_6163-1.png)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/building-an-in-person-data-event-community/) [Alternative Data for Hedge Funds and Investors - Amass InsightsThe only comprehensive source of alternative data provider information, providing hedge funds with a constant stream of unique, alpha-generating data.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/favicon-14.ico)Amass Insights](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/blog/amassing-insights-in-the-new-world-of-data) Amassing Insights in the New World of Data ## Quotes & Contributions [14 Tips on How to Sell to Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds - David TetenIt’s hard enough to raise capital from VC, private equity fund, and family offices. How do you sell to them?![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/cropped-DT-270x270.png)David TetenDavid Teten![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/DT_favicon-.png)](https://teten.com/14-tips-on-how-to-sell-to-private-equity-and-venture-capital-funds/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ### [14 Tips on How to Sell to Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds](https://teten.com/14-tips-on-how-to-sell-to-private-equity-and-venture-capital-funds/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) **Jul 3, 2023** > **Identify and connect funds to investable startups**. Jordan Hauer, Co-founder and CEO, Amass Insights, suggested, “Act as an external company scout for free and feed some dealflow to funds. This will highlight your expertise to the funds and keep you top of mind.” However, note this has to be highly targeted or you’re just creating irrelevant emails for the investor to delete. See Where are the deals? How VCs source winning companies. [Alternative Data 101 for Students and Professors - David TetenI recently met with a friend who’s an economics professor, who agreed with me that one of the best ways for rising academics to make a mark is to acquire and![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/cropped-DT-270x270-1.png)David TetenDavid Teten![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/DT_favicon--1.png)](https://teten.com/alternative-data-101-for-students-and-professors/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ### [Alternative Data 101 for Students and Professors](https://teten.com/alternative-data-101-for-students-and-professors/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) **Dec 1, 2022** > [Jordan Hauer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanhauer/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com), Co-Founder & CEO, [Amass Insights](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders), said, “Generally, if you can prove you are only planning to use the data for academic purposes, and you offer to share the research and insights you create back to the data provider, the provider will likely be open to providing their data products to you free of charge. Most data providers are looking to publish additional examples of the use cases for their data products. The best strategy is to propose a use case for that provider’s offerings that the provider is interested in further marketing. Should the provider decide to utilize/publish your research, your research can attain much greater exposure. I’m willing to give complimentary advice on sourcing data to academics if they are interested.” [There’s a Multibillion-Dollar Market for Your Phone’s Location Data – The MarkupA huge but little-known industry has cropped up around monetizing people’s movements![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/favicon-2.png)The MarkupJon Keegan![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/The-Markup-1-5-1200x628.png)](https://themarkup.org/privacy/2021/09/30/theres-a-multibillion-dollar-market-for-your-phones-location-data?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ### [There's a Multibillion-Dollar Market for Your Phone's Location Data](https://themarkup.org/privacy/2021/09/30/theres-a-multibillion-dollar-market-for-your-phones-location-data?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) **Sep 30, 2021** This is the first report in a series of exposes The Markup published about the location data industry. I educated the authors about the players in the industry and the compliance concerns & regulations, leading to several of these data providers cleaning up their data compliance practices or being exposed for their illegal data practices and subsequently shutting down their data monetization businesses. > To give a sense of how massive the industry is, Amass Insights has 320 location data providers listed on its directory, Jordan Hauer, the company’s CEO, said. While the company doesn’t directly collect or sell any of the data, hedge funds will pay it to guide them through the myriad of location data companies, he said. > > “The most inefficient part of the whole process is actually not delivering the data,” Hauer said. “It’s actually finding what you’re looking for and making sure that it’s compliant, making sure that it has value and that it is exactly what the provider says it is.” [BDP Community CommentariesThis is the second of our weekly updates for the community. We will give some insight into what we’ve done and are working on. We will…![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/10fd5c419ac61637245384e7099e131627900034828f4f386bdaa47a74eae156-1)Big Data ProtocolPeter Chen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/0-LrfrC-kQkJh7HmlA)](https://medium.com/big-data-protocol/bdp-community-commentaries-44d6a96cf532?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ### [BDP Community Commentaries](https://medium.com/big-data-protocol/bdp-community-commentaries-44d6a96cf532?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) **Mar 28, 2021** Co-written with [Peter Chen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-chen-a5610142/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) > I am flattered by the interest in what we do and in how the data industry works. After tens of thousands of hours of research over about a decade, our network now includes more than 15,000 data providers. As data is starting to become valued outside of just big corporations over recent years, the need for smart contracts to govern data transactions in an immutable blockchain is more and more apparent. So we are continuing our rigorous due diligence to validate data providers’ data (we collect hundreds of pieces of information about each data provider) and applying it to the crypto industry. Data delivery will be offered in multiple formats/methods over time, but currently we allow for URL-based files and compute-to-data. [SPAC Special: Which Startup Will Be Acquired Next? | Revelio LabsThe term SPAC (or Special Purpose Acquisition Company) has made a splash in headlines over the past year. Considered by some to be a “blank check”, the unique instrument is essentially a shell corporation designed to quickly take private companies public.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/icon-192x192.png)Revelio Labsreveliolabs![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/3a56fcf88fa1436812a5fbf54c95db7448521e04-1200x709.jpg)](https://www.reveliolabs.com/news/business/spac-special-which-startup-will-be-acquired-next/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ### [COVID-19 Inspires More Adoption, New Uses for Alt Data](https://www.fundfire.com/c/2892163/359503?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) **Sep 21, 2020** ### [Asset Managers Tap into Alternative Data to Track COVID-19 Spread](https://www.fundfire.com/c/2703033/329953?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) **Mar 31, 2020** Written by Dervedia Thomas Published on **FundFire**, An Information Service of Money-Media, a Financial Times Company > Asset managers worried about supply-chain disruption can compare credit card data with shipping and maritime information through satellite images, Hauer says. That data can also be used along with information from automatic identifications systems on ships, as concerns about the delivery of key prescription drugs from oversees loom, he says. > > “If you have satellite data you can confirm that those ships are exactly where they say they are, and you can go even deeper … to monitor the supply chain,” he says. ### [Devil in the data as funds call for scrutiny of LSE's Refinitiv deal](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/devil-data-funds-call-scrutiny-152602552.html?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) **Jul 31, 2019** Written by Sinead Cruise and Huw Jones. Published on **Reuters & Yahoo! Finance**. > "There is cause for some concern for investors as access to LSE's data could become more costly and less accessible outside of the confines of Refinitiv's products," Jordan Hauer, chief executive at Amass Insights, a U.S. based platform that matches data providers with investors, said. ### [CFTC's lack of data security to hit capital markets](https://www.bobsguide.com/guide/news/2019/Jun/18/cftcs-lack-of-data-security-to-hit-capital-markets/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) (link no longer active) **Jun 19, 2019** Published on **BobsGuide** > “The general consensus is that the security of their internal databases are suspect,” says Jordan Hauer, co-founder and CEO of Amass insights. “The report also mentions they receive data from large investors through FTP which is a protocol that has been in use for a long time, but largely replaced by SFTP or secured APIs for security purposes.” ### [Amass Insights Press Coverage](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/press?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) [Denominator Joins Amass Insights’ Alternative Data Platform - DenominatorNew York (2/7/2023) – We’re pleased to announce Denominator as the newest member of Amass Insights’ alternative data platform. Amass Insights focuses on offering value-generating datasets pertaining to their users’ unique research objectives. Denominator will be the first ESG-focused data provider on their platform. Integrating Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion into the Investment Process As ESG \[…\]![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/cropped-Logo_Square-270x270.jpg)DenominatorEmma Helbo![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2023-01-19-at-12.02.27.png)](https://www.denominator.one/2023/02/07/denominator-joins-amass-insights-alternative-data-platform/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) #### [SPAC Special: Which Startup Will Be Acquired Next?](https://www.reveliolabs.com/news/business/spac-special-which-startup-will-be-acquired-next/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) **Feb 9, 2021** Written by Ben Zweig Analysis by **Amass Insights using Revelio Labs data** [Getting in on the Ground Floor, Literally | NextSpace Edition 2017While nearly all entrepreneurs behind new satellite startup companies share a common passion for the commercial development of space, some have invested their creative energies on developing valuable business opportunities on the ground. These entrepreneurs identify a more immediate need for technologies that provide the cornerstones of ambitious space visions, and a more practical product line that can — for the most part — be physically seen and tested in laboratories, investor meetings and on trade show floors.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/favicon-15.ico)Also in NextSpace Edition 2017![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/iyo54rUYQLiciaNAyS8W_04_VS_NextSpace17_Ft1.jpg)](https://interactive.satellitetoday.com/via/nextspace-edition-2017/getting-in-on-the-ground-floor-literally?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) > For [Ursa](https://ursaspace.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com), those meetings could result in funding that would allow the new company to grow its network of partners and develop into a global data analytics provider. “We’re gaining a lot of traction in the financial sector and have signed distribution deals with eight firms, including MorningStar, Quandl and Amass Insights,” says Maher, summarizing his pitch. “We’re now getting more active in the energy industry and looking to expand our service offerings for government. We have the talent and capability and the demand is there. We’re now looking for the resources to adequately service these demands.” ### BDP Press Coverage [Big Data Protocol (BDP) Awarded Grant from Truflation to Bolster Private Dataset Access and Disrupt Global Inflation CalculationsTruflation, the premier source for real-time financial data, is partnering with Big Data Protocol (BDP) to gain deeper access to their network of alternative data providers and proprietary data feeds. Truflation is known for disintermediating archaic inflationary indexes by developing more accurate prediction models across global macro indicators. This requires![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/truf-discord-1.jpg)TruflationTruflation![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/BDP_TRUF--3-.jpg)](https://truflation.ghost.io/big-data-protocol-bdp-awarded-grant-from-truflation-to-bolster-private-dataset-access-and-disrupt-global-inflation-calculations/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) [Hottest LaunchPad Part 2 — Big Data for AI is Available on Ethereum!Crypto innovation is decentralizing Big Data Providers, by creating a liquid market for Data Sets such as AI, ready-made for analysts…![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/10fd5c419ac61637245384e7099e131627900034828f4f386bdaa47a74eae156)MediumCyber Strategy Institute![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/1-EJKTzrIfpvkX1qbQCETsWw.jpeg)](https://cyberstrategy1.medium.com/hottest-launchpad-part-2-big-data-for-ai-is-available-on-ethereum-436772c35e1c?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) [Big Data Protocol Partners with ATTOM to Make Real Estate Data Available to the MassesBig Data Protocol is focused on bringing data to the masses and they’re working with ATTOM’s robust real estate data to make it happen.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/cropped-favicon-1-270x270.png)ATTOMKara Taylor![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/image-720x500-tech-data-platforms.jpg)](https://www.attomdata.com/news/most-recent/big-data-protocol-partners-with-attom-to-make-real-estate-data-available-to-the-masses/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) > While the data industry is surprisingly young, it’s coming of age with platforms like Big Data Protocol (BDP). BDP is shaking up the way that traditional data is siloed to only the wealthiest and most powerful consumers by using tokenization to make it available to the everyday consumer. They’re relying on [ATTOM](https://www.attomdata.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) as one of their underlying, real-estate focused, data sources to make it happen. > 📢 BIG news! 📰 > > Proudly announcing that [@ice\_markets](https://twitter.com/ICE%5FMarkets?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.amassinsights.com) will showcase financial & crypto data products on the BDP Data Market! 🚀 > > Check out ICE's website here: [https://t.co/ltqk5vfLC4](https://t.co/ltqk5vfLC4?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) > > — Big Data Protocol (@bigdataprotocol) [March 30, 2022](https://twitter.com/bigdataprotocol/status/1509153469759991811?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.amassinsights.com) #### [How to Raise $100 Million in One Week](https://www.bitcoinmarketjournal.com/how-to-raise-100-million-in-one-week/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) (link no longer active) Apr 3, 2021 Written by John Hargrave Published in Bitcoin Market Journal > A new blockchain project called Big Data Protocol launched one week ago. As I write this, the project is currently worth $100 million. Let me repeat: $100 million in one week. [The DefiantInformation platform at the intersection of tech and finance.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/favicon-13.ico)The Defiant![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/68eef63ab34b00b97f73703097862d61db51f62c-1600x900.png)](https://thedefiant.io/big-data-protocol-amasses-10-of-defi-tvl-over-the-weekend/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) > Big Data Protocol wasn’t even live a week ago. Now it sits third in terms of total value locked, ahead of DeFi mainstays Compound Finance and Uniswap, according to data compiled by DeBank. > With over $6B locked up since rewards emissions began on Saturday, the project has DeFi watchers wondering how it rocketed from nowhere to unseat major DeFi players in the fight to attract liquidity. > [According to Igor Igamberdiev](https://twitter.com/FrankResearcher/status/1368921367261876224?ref=blog.amassinsights.com), Research Analyst at The Block, the top wallet, with over $1.6B staked, belongs to Tron founder Justin Son, and the second wallet, with $769M belongs to cryptocurrency trading firm, Alameda Research, led by Sam Bankman Fried. > Big Data Protocol has released a slew of partnership announcements, including one with on-chain analytics company Glassnode as a data provider. > > Big Data Protocol’s Data Market is an amicable fork of Ocean Protocol. This means that, according to [a Big Data Protocol post announcing the strategic partnership](https://medium.com/big-data-protocol/big-data-protocol-forms-strategic-partnership-with-ocean-protocol-to-build-a-web3-data-marketplace-28a40ae0dd6d?ref=blog.amassinsights.com), that the protocol’s data providers will be able upload their tokenized data with the full functionality of the [Ocean Market](https://market.oceanprotocol.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com). [The Latest DeFi Craze: Big Data Protocol - The Chain BulletinThe dataset marketplace launched two tokens - BDP and bALPHA - both of which can be farmed through a lucrative liquidity mining program.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/logomark.png)The Chain Bulletin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/shutterstock_1425877793.jpg)](https://chainbulletin.com/the-latest-defi-craze-big-data-protocol?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) > In March 2021, a team started out to change the status queue, that team is Big Data Protocol (BDP). They released their BDP token, designed to create a liquid big data marketplace. Where the price of data would be determined by users and holders of the BDP token. This marketplace has had 88 data sets released upon it since its launch in May 2021, averaging one new data set per week. > 1/6 > > Big Data Protocol on crazy hype, huh? > > BDP contract now holds $6.2B, collected in just a few days, which puts the project on par with MakerDAO and WBTC. > > Let’s take a look at the four addresses that collectively own 41% of this TVL and dump BDP as soon as they claim it. [pic.twitter.com/sw6WFScNUf](https://t.co/sw6WFScNUf?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) > > — Igor Igamberdiev (@FrankResearcher) [March 8, 2021](https://twitter.com/FrankResearcher/status/1368921367261876224?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.amassinsights.com) [Big Data Protocol Forms Strategic Partnership with Ocean Protocol to Build a Web3 Data Marketplace…Big Data Protocol has entered into a strategic partnership with Ocean Protocol to advance the shared mission of building a Web3 Data…![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/10fd5c419ac61637245384e7099e131627900034828f4f386bdaa47a74eae156-2)Big Data ProtocolPeter Chen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/1-5CtWTmnDY81dev7RKMS3Sw.png)](https://medium.com/big-data-protocol/big-data-protocol-forms-strategic-partnership-with-ocean-protocol-to-build-a-web3-data-marketplace-28a40ae0dd6d?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) [Big Data Protocol: the DeFi Protocol Powering a Liquid Marketplace for Commercially Valuable DataAbstract![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/10fd5c419ac61637245384e7099e131627900034828f4f386bdaa47a74eae156-3)Big Data ProtocolPeter Chen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/1-T7o138uuMETmMqSvekUBsg.png)](https://medium.com/big-data-protocol/big-data-protocol-the-defi-protocol-powering-a-liquid-marketplace-for-commercially-valuable-data-f299ca4c7eb5?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ### Unroll.me Press Coverage [How hedge fund investors are making money off the data you’re giving them for freeHedge funds buy mountains of anonymized data that they use to gauge how well retailers are doing ahead of earnings.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/favicon-16.ico)CNBCLeslie Picker,Nick Wells,Whitney Ksiazek![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/104899083-rr-shopping.jpg)](https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/23/how-hedge-funds-use-alternative-data-to-make-investments.html?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) > CNBC wanted to untangle the alternative data supply chain, and see exactly who’s profiting off of your data, and how. So we went shopping for a new pair of pants. > ... > Your emailed receipt for the pants is also full of valuable insights. That data is pulled through services like Rakuten Intelligence’s Unroll.me. The software markets itself as a way to rid your inbox of junk mail. But in doing so, it gets a look at your emails and can gather useful insights into your shopping habits to sell to investors. Unroll.me says its technology can automatically recognize commercial emails and doesn’t look at or share private ones. # Events, Speaking Engagements & Podcasts ## [BattleFin Discovery Day New York](https://www.battlefin.com/events/new-york-2025-new?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#agenda?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) **Moderator & contributor to the fireside chat "Focus on AI and Alternative Data Onboarding and Due Diligence" on Jun 11, 2025** ## Alternative Data Breakfast Series **Co-host and organizer of this regular series, Apr 3 & Jun 10, 2025 | New York, NY** - Moderator & contributor to the panels [Accelerating Alpha Generation & Data Monetization](https://my.lowenstein.com/12/5830/compose-email/fwd-invitation.asp?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) & [The Impact of AI on Institutional Investing](https://my.lowenstein.com/12/5972/compose-email/fwd-invitation.asp?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) - **40-80** investment managers and alternative data industry attendees. ## [Alternative Data Happy Hours](https://airtable.com/apprCJnlvYlNUELOF/shrQ00FN1Qox7uKK9?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) **Hosted 34 Consecutive Monthly Events, starting Jan 2023 | New York, NY** - **40-125** investment managers and alternative data industry professionals attend every month. - An invaluable ingredient in building my **extensive network of influential individuals within Alternative Data**. ## [Artificial Intelligence Finance Institute (AIFI) Bootcamp](https://www.aifinanceinstitute.com/-Bootcamp?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) Summer 2023 [BootcampThe Artificial Intelligence Finance Institute’s (AIFI) mission is to be the world’s leading educator in the application of artificial intelligence to investment management, capital markets and risk.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/favicon-11.ico)Artificial Intelligence Finance Institute![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/AIFI_logo.png)](https://www.aifinanceinstitute.com/-Bootcamp?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) - Educated students about the alternative data industry and its applications in asset management ## [The Knowledge Graph Conference](https://www.knowledgegraph.tech/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) 2023 On **May 8, 2023**, I presented the following: ### [Finding the Next Million-Dollar Dataset: Data Sourcing Methods and Techniques](https://www.knowledgegraph.tech/speakers/jordan-hauer/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2026/04/jordanHauer.png)](https://www.knowledgegraph.tech/speakers/jordan-hauer/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) [Presenter Poster](https://www.knowledgegraph.tech/speakers/jordan-hauer/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) **Abstract:** Sourcing valuable data has become a competitive advantage for many market-leading companies in the past several years. But finding that data and putting it to use efficiently and effectively is an opaque and complicated process with innumerable steps and gatekeepers. Jordan Hauer has been an expert in this space for over a decade and will educate the audience on methodologies to increase an organization’s capacity for onboarding new external datasets and for structuring research regarding external data. **Session Topics:** - Data Sourcing - Business Use Cases - Data Management - Data Governance - Data Quality - Entity Resolution - Ontologies - Taxonomies - Data Discoverability - Content Knowledge Graphs - Content Management - Metadata - Information Architecture **Presentation & Slides:** 0:00 /26:02 1× [Finding the Next Billion Dollar Dataset Presentation](https://www.knowledgegraph.tech/speakers/jordan-hauer/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ## [The Scale Up Show Podcast](https://ryanstaley.io/podcast/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) ### [Leveraging Alternative Data for Fast Growth with Jordan Hauer](https://ryanstaley.io/blog/leveraging-alternative-data-for-fast-growth-with-jordan-hauer-co-founder-and-ceo-of-amass-insights/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) Recorded on **Mar 28, 2023** with [Ryan Staley](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-staley/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV): [Leveraging Alternative Data for Fast Growth with Jordan Hauer Co-Founder and CEO of Amass Insights - Ryan Staley, Business ConsultingJordan Hauer is the co-founder and CEO of alt-tech company Amass Insights as well as co-founder of crypto-enabled marketplace Big Data Protocol. Jordan was one of the pioneers in email transaction data, a lead technologist at a multi-billion-dollar equity fund and was identified as one of New York’s top CEOs in the analytics space! Jordan![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/logo-updated-name.png)Ryan Staley, Business Consulting -![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/logo-updated-name.png)](https://ryanstaley.io/blog/leveraging-alternative-data-for-fast-growth-with-jordan-hauer-co-founder-and-ceo-of-amass-insights/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2026/04/Episode-277--Jordan-Hauer_Amass-Insights.png)](https://ryanstaley.io/blog/leveraging-alternative-data-for-fast-growth-with-jordan-hauer-co-founder-and-ceo-of-amass-insights/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) [Leveraging Alternative Data for Fast Growth Episode of the Scale Up Show](https://ryanstaley.io/blog/leveraging-alternative-data-for-fast-growth-with-jordan-hauer-co-founder-and-ceo-of-amass-insights/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) ## [4th Annual Beryl Elites Alternative Investments & Innovation Thought Leadership Conference](berylelites.com/4th-annual?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) [The Beryl Elites Alternative Investments Conference](https://berylelites.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) is an annual conference in the Cutting Room in NYC about asset management, investment technology and alternative data. [![Jordan Hauer's Bio on Beryl's Website](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2024/11/image.png)](https://berylelites.com/jordanhauer?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) [Bio on Beryl's Website](https://berylelites.com/jordanhauer?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) On **Jul 20, 2022**, I spoke on a panel: ![Jordan Hauer Speaker Poster](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2026/04/Jordan-Hauer.png) Speaker Poster ### Product Innovation in Asset Management including Art as an Asset Class ## S3 AIR AlphaTech Summit 6.0 [Announced on Jun 9, 2022](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220609005259/en/S3-AIR-Summit-6.0-Announces-2022-Agenda-Headlined-by-Fintech-and-Investment-Management-Executives?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV), I presented the following slides to an audience of investment industry executives in the NYSE on **Jun 13, 2022**: [Amass Insights Company Presentation for S3 AIR Summit 6.0Amass - Company Presentation for S3 AIR Summit 6.0.pptx3 MBdownload-circle](https://blog.amassinsights.com/content/files/2024/11/Amass---Company-Presentation-for-S3-AIR-Summit-6.0.pptx "Download") ## UTU Trust Guardian Interview ### [#12 - Mark Donovick and Jordan Hauer, Co-Founders of Big Data Protocol](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFAqAs8htv8&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) **Sep 27, 2021** ## [The Quiet Voices Podcast](https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-quiet-voices-by-riwi-1849517?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) ### [Navigating Quiet Data for Investors](https://riwi.com/insights/the-quiet-voices-podcast-episode-1/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) Recorded on **Apr 22, 2021**. > When it comes to investing, how can you best leverage datasets, especially when studying activities in opaque markets such as China? In this episode of The Quiet Voices podcast, “Navigating Quiet Data for Investors”, we hear from data marketplace leaders who share their insights on emerging best practices in using alternative data for investing. > Hosted by [Neil Seeman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/seeman/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV), Founder and CEO of [RIWI](https://wp-dev.riwi.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV), Episode 1 features an insightful discussion with [Charles Poliacof](https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-poliacof-84753832/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV), CEO of [Knoema](https://knoema.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) and [Jordan Hauer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanhauer/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV), CEO and Co-founder of [Amass Insights](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV). Listen to the podcast: [**here**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0On4KQ87gk&t=54s&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV). [Navigating Quiet Data for Investors - RIWIGlobal Trend-Tracking and Prediction Technology![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/favicon.png)RIWIGrace Demill![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/The_Quiet_Voices_Episode-1-Banner.jpg)](https://riwi.com/insights/the-quiet-voices-podcast-episode-1/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ## [The Alternative Data Podcast](https://shows.acast.com/the-alternative-data-podcast?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) ### [The Amass Insights Episode](https://shows.acast.com/the-alternative-data-podcast/episodes/the-amass-insights-episode?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) Recorded on **Dec 14, 2020** with [Mark Donovick](https://www.linkedin.com/in/markd123/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) & [Mark Fleming-Williams](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-fleming-williams-454a9a/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV). > In this episode I’m joined by Jordan Hauer and Mark Donovick of Amass Insights. > Amass Insights is one of alternative data’s facilitators. The company provides a bridge for alternative data buyers to get access to the whole gamut of available datasets; at the last count Jordan and Mark had 13,000 alternative data providers on their books. > In our conversation we speak about how Amass Insights started off, and what Jordan and Mark have been seeing in the wider Alternative Data Space, both in terms of the hottest datasets and the emerging trends on the buyside. [The Amass Insights Episode of The Alternative Data Podcast](https://shows.acast.com/the-alternative-data-podcast/episodes/the-amass-insights-episode?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) ## AIR AlphaTech Upfronts Recorded on **Dec 1, 2020** for this virtual conference, which was very similar to the presentation I later did at the in-person AIR event in 2022 (see above). ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2024/11/cac69f_961c4d1f17604b42a4d0fd07c8ffb1d0-mv2.png) Speaker Poster ## Barclays + Amass Insights Alternative Data Roundtables **Barclays organized two private roundtable events featuring and introducing me and Amass Insights in-person to a highly-selective group of their best hedge fund clients**. In each, I spoke for 30-45 minutes about the state of alternative data and opportunities I'd been seeing to generate alpha from data. Then, I spent an hour networking & fielding questions from the investors about me, Amass Insights and useful data that could/should be enhancing their investment decisions. ### #2 **Sep 25, 2019 | London** ### #1 - What’s the Latest in Exotic Data? **Jan 24, 2019 | New York, NY** ## [2nd Annual Beryl Elites Alternative Investment Conference: Emerging Technology & Alternative Data](https://berylelites.com/artificial-intelligence?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) Co-hosted, co-planned, & moderated two panels on **Nov 5-6, 2018**: [Alternative investments and alternative data investment conference in new York family office beijing — BerylEliteshedge fund strategies, alternative data, allocators to hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, artificial intelligence, fintech, manager due diligence, greater china, beryl elites investment conferences, machine learning, emerging technology, investment management, blockchain, real estate, dis![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/favicon-7.ico)BerylElites![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/BE-logo_T.png)](https://berylelites.com/artificial-intelligence?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ### Finding Alpha in Alternative Data: How Managers turn Big Data intro True Informational Edge ![The Evolution of Alternative Data Panel Poster](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2024/11/M-2-Finding-Alpha-in-Alternative-Data--4----Beryl-Elites-Conference.jpg) The Evolution of Alternative Data Panel Poster Moderating Beryl Elites Panel - Finding Alpha in Alternative Data: How Managers turn Big Data intro true Informational Edge ### The Evolution of Alternative Data: Their deployment to Improve Portfolio Allocation, Optimization, and Risk Management ![The Evolution of Alternative Data Panel Poster](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2024/11/M-13-The-Evolution-of-Alternative-Data--4----Beryl-Elites-Conference.jpg) The Evolution of Alternative Data Panel Poster Moderating Beryl Elites Panel - The Evolution of Alternative Data and their deployment to improve portfolio allocations My Thoughts on the 2nd Annual Beryl Elites Conference ## [The FinTech Hackathon](https://fintechhacknyc.devpost.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) ### Runner-up Winner **Apr 2015** - Integrated & combined alternative data from PsychSignal, Estimize, Tagnify & Xignite - Analyzed the data & built indicators that a particular stock is going to have an impending correction - Visualized the data in a frontend user interface # Professional Affiliations ## Member of [The International Trade Council (ITC)](https://tradecouncil.org/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) As of **Jan 2, 2024**, I became a member of the following [Business Councils](https://itcbc.org/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) within ITC: - Banking and Trade Finance - Artificial Intelligence - Intellectual Property - Innovation and Technology **[ITCBC's Profile of Me](https://tradecouncil.org/itcbc-jordan-hauer/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV):** > Jordan Hauer, the visionary CEO & Founder of Amass Insights, stands at the crossroads of Artificial Intelligence, Banking and Trade Finance, Innovation and Technology, Intellectual Property, and Venture Capital as a prominent member of the International Trade Council. With a deep-rooted presence in the realms of Alternative Data, Investment Management, and FinTech, Hauer has masterfully steered Amass Insights to become an indispensable resource for investment organizations and hedge funds, specializing in the sourcing and selling of data on behalf of data providers. > Hauer's journey into the industry began with a significant role as the CTO/CDO of a hedge fund, a position that laid the foundation for his future endeavors. Armed with an Information Science, Systems, and Technology engineering degree from the prestigious Cornell University, his academic and professional background has been pivotal in navigating the complex landscape of financial technology and data management. > At the helm of Amass Insights, Hauer has embarked on key projects that have significantly contributed to the success of some of the largest hedge funds globally. His pioneering efforts in developing a new category of data, specifically email transactional data, have not only set a new precedent in the industry but also underscored his role as an innovator and thought leader in data-driven investment strategies. > Reflecting on the evolution of the industry, Hauer notes the significant advancements and shifts that have taken place, highlighting the current challenges such as reducing the time to value with data. Looking ahead, he envisions an industry trajectory aimed at enhancing efficiency in data procurement, a critical component for sustaining growth and innovation in the fast-paced world of FinTech. > Hauer's anticipation for new technologies and trends within the industry underscores his commitment to staying at the forefront of innovation. His advice to those embarking on a career in the industry is to gain a robust understanding of the markets and to specialize deeply in one industry or category, emphasizing the importance of expertise in achieving success. > Faced with setbacks and challenges, Hauer's approach is characterized by resilience and a strategic mindset, aiming to build a sustainable and growing business. While his professional achievements are noteworthy, Hauer also maintains a rich array of hobbies and interests outside his professional life, reflecting a balanced and multifaceted personality. > Jordan Hauer's contribution to the International Trade Council and his leadership across multiple business councils showcase his dedication to fostering innovation, protecting intellectual property, and promoting venture capital investment in the technology and financial sectors. His work at Amass Insights exemplifies the intersection of data, finance, and technology, driving forward the future of investment management and FinTech. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2026/04/-1200x1200-layout448-1itv466.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2026/04/70071490855511.png) ## Founding Member of [The Data Privacy Protocol Alliance (DPPA)](https://dppalliance.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) ### [Data Privacy Protocol Alliance Forms To Build A Decentralized Data Ecosystem](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210504005263/en/Data-Privacy-Protocol-Alliance-Forms-To-Build-A-Decentralized-Data-Ecosystem?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=JordanHauerCV) **May 5, 2021** > More than 20 businesses worldwide have announced the creation of the Data Privacy Protocol Alliance (DPPA), to build a decentralized blockchain-based data ecosystem that provides consumers control of their data and competes against the entrenched data monopolies. > ... > The DPPA‘s founding members already include data aggregators, privacy advocates, brands, agencies, advertising platforms, and many more to come, from both the United States and abroad (e.g. Singapore, Israel and the U.K.). Founding members include: Access America, Aqilliz, Big Data Protocol, BIGtoken, Breaker.io, BritePool, CasperLabs, ConsenSys Mesh, First Rate, Gain Theory, Metadata, MetaMe, Nth Party, Own Your Data Foundation, OptIA, Permission.io, QED-IT, Quantum Economics, SQream, Tapmydata, Tribal Credit, and Vesto. # Interests & Activites - Hosting mixed social/professional gatherings for mutual benefit & friendship. - Analyzing fantasy football statistics. - Analyzing & playing poker. - Analyzing & problem-solving in rock climbing. - Analyzing & playing soccer. - Analyzing & raising my kids, most of all. # References Available upon request. ### Alternative Data News, Blog, Podcast & Video Feed Directory URL: https://blog.amassinsights.com/alternative-data-news-blogs-podcasts-video-feeds/ Last updated: 2026-08-12T20:15:47.000Z ## Metadatabase of Content Feeds Compiled below is a huge, comprehensive database of **2,300+ RSS feeds publishing well beyond 130,000 pieces of content per month relating to data and/or investing** (plus a few just for fun!) that we've carefully curated and tagged with supporting metadata. As we do for many other entities, such as Data Providers or Asset Managers, we purpose-built a taxonomy for tracking this treasure trove of information about the alternative data industry. We're sharing this so that this community will be able to generate their own insights from it and share them openly. Being that this is the product of an enormous amount of effort over a long timeframe, I ask that before viewing & downloading, you take heed of the requirements of the license I'm sharing this data under. ### Upload this File into your RSS Reader As described in [this spec](https://opml.org/spec2.opml?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=page&utm%5Fcampaign=RSSFeeds), OPML is "popular as a format for exchanging subscription lists between feed readers and aggregators." Attached here is the full list of 2,300+ feeds separated into categories, that should be easy to download and then upload into your favorite RSS reader (e.g. Feedly or Flipboard). _This page is for subscribers only._ ### DMN Alternative Data Events URL: https://blog.amassinsights.com/alternative-data-events/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T18:53:08.000Z Apply to **join me ([Jordan Hauer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanhauer/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com), Organizer of the Data Market Network: [DMN](http://thedatamarketnetwork.com/?utm%5Fcontent=DMNEvents&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page)** \+ CEO/Founder of [Amass Insights](https://blog.amassinsights.com/?utm%5Fcontent=DMNEvents&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page)) and my vast data & investor professional network to build your own high-signal relationships, ranging from casual to structured to exclusive. Currently in NYC, coming everywhere. [Receive Invitations to DMN Alternative Data EventsSign up below to opt into receiving invitations to the Data Market Network (DMN) events hosted by Amass Insights & Jordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/favicon-96x96-13.png)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_6163-2.png)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/receive-invitations-to-amass-insights-events/) > Amass Insights is the data research, sourcing + monetization engine; **DMN is the community layer** (events + clubs + shared resources). [The Data Market Network (DMN)A Community for Data Investors, Data Providers & Data Tools to Network & Do Business![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/favicon-96x96-17.png)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1639322537231-2f206e06af84)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/the-data-market-network/) [****Apply to Join the DMN**](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagLejdmLekRJ7jfF/form?utm%5Fcontent=dmnevents&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page) 💡 **DMN membership (including the free tier) is curated/approved to keep the room high-signal.* ## Ongoing Event Series Currently, DMN features five series of events across three main formats: ### I. Community Free and inclusive events for qualified professionals. #### 1\. Alternative Data Happy Hour (NYC) Low-pressure, high-quality networking for the broader ecosystem, ranging from the finance to tech and rookie to veteran. #### 2\. Alternative Data Breakfast Series More structured panels and conversations with great partners and speakers, and a curated guest list. ### II. Ticketed Premium events for qualified professionals. - DMN All Access Members: **free** tickets - DMN Members (*approved* free tier): discounted tickets - Qualified Non-members: full price tickets #### 3\. DMN Exchange Hybrid events with content sessions of various formats, such as expert panels, lightning insights, educational presentations, competitions, awards, breakout sessions and networking. [DMN Exchange #1: KickoffFlagship virtual session to kick off The Data Market Network (DMN)![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1723158597314-4760daf1aaae.jpeg)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/dmn-exchange-kickoff-edition/) ### III. Exclusive Invite-only and premium events. DMN Club Dinners are small, closed-door dinners for DMN Club members (vetted and qualified) and invited guests. The details & RSVPs are shared privately with those who qualify, speak or sponsor. #### 4\. Data Investor Club Dinner #### 5\. Data Provider Club Dinner ### [Upcoming DMN Events](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/shrSOqKetF9bQ8Rcr?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) [Receive Invitations to DMN Alternative Data EventsOpt into invitations to the Data Market Network (DMN) events in the alternative data industry hosted by Amass Insights & Jordan Hauer![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/size/w1200/2025/10/IMG_6163.png)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/receive-invitations-to-amass-insights-events/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fcontent=AmassAlternativeDataEvents&utm%5Fformat=page) [****Apply to Attend Events**](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagLejdmLekRJ7jfF/form?utm%5Fcontent=dmnevents&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page) We send invites based on your role in the industry, your fit for that event and our current relationship. ## [Previous DMN Events](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/shrzXHvgkGQ3189O5?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ### Alternative Data Happy Hours Seeing a need for a low-pressure, informal way for the alternative data community to come together regularly, I launched the monthly Alternative Data Happy Hour in January 2023\. I've now hosted 34 (and counting), it's incredibly rewarding in many ways and will continue it indefinitely! ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2025/10/IMG_9908.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2025/10/IMG_9169.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2025/10/IMG_0348.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2025/10/IMG_8430-Copy-copy.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2025/10/14BD5F90-5879-4673-A114-43D2E199B6A1.JPG) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2025/10/IMG_5008.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2025/10/IMG_6163-1.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2025/10/IMG_5945.png) ### Alternative Data Breakfast Series [Lowenstein Sandler](https://www.lowenstein.com/?utm%5Fcontent=DMNEvents&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page), namely [Boris Liberman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/boris-liberman-89136322/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com), and I launched the quarterly Alternative Data Breakfast Series in 2025 and have now hosted 4 expert panels featuring buy-siders, data providers and industry experts covering timely topics in the alternative data & asset management industry. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2025/12/1.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2025/12/3.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2025/12/1743702019289.jpeg) ## Sponsor an Event (for Data Providers & Tools/Services) Sponsorship helps us fund higher-quality events, programming and buy-side access as well as shared resources, without turning the room into a pitch-fest. [Sponsor a DMN EventSponsorship details for Data Market Network events hosted by Jordan Hauer & Amass Insights![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/favicon-96x96-19.png)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1544531586-fde5298cdd40-1)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/sponsor-an-amass-dmn-event/) [****Apply to Sponsor an Event**](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagjkoZFrLCLylzpx/form?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ### [Speak at an Event](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagy7h1lEF9vdCdZc/form?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ## Industry Events ### [Upcoming Alternative Data Events](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/shrxy2pLS9Sy8Nu07?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ### Register for Invitations to DMN Events URL: https://blog.amassinsights.com/receive-invitations-to-amass-insights-events/ Last updated: 2026-04-28T20:43:42.000Z [TheDataMarketNetwork.com](http://thedatamarketnetwork.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) [The Data Market Network: DMNA Community of professional Investors, Data Providers & FinTechs![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/size/w1200/2026/04/photo-1639322537231-2f206e06af84.jpeg)](http://thedatamarketnetwork.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) **If the form below isn't loading or for a desktop-friendly version:* [Register Here ](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagLejdmLekRJ7jfF/form?utm%5Fcontent=receiveinvitations&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page) ### Alternative Data Breakfast #3: Data Without Borders URL: https://blog.amassinsights.com/alternative-data-breakfast-3-data-without-borders-on-oct-8-2025-in-nyc/ Last updated: 2025-09-30T21:22:54.000Z ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2025/09/aMass-Insights--Master-Logo---transparent-background--1.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2025/09/LS-Red-Logo-2.jpg) ### Date Wednesday, October 8, 2025: 8:15-10:30 AM EST ### **Location** - [Lowenstein Sandler offices](http://google.com/maps/place/Lowenstein+Sandler+LLP/@40.760051,-73.9839362,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x89c258feddaadfef:0xf433d7436e1df98a!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c258ff32b13681:0x5fdc1e3d251eb49d!8m2!3d40.760047!4d-73.9817475?shorturl=1&ref=blog.amassinsights.com) - 1251 Avenue of the Americas, 17th Floor - New York, NY 10020 ### **Agenda** - 8:15 - 9:00 AM ET: Breakfast & Networking - 9:00 - 10:30 AM ET: Panel Discussion with Industry Experts ### Details The third edition of the quarterly Alternative Data Breakfast Series, hosted by Lowenstein Sandler and Amass Insights, will explore **how regional differences shape the way alternative data is sourced, sold, and used** across global markets. From Europe’s more stringent regulatory constraints to Asia’s fragmented but high-potential landscape, the conversation will uncover the **practical, legal, and strategic challenges & opportunities that come with buying and selling data across borders**. We'll dive into topics like the data categories that are underserved or underutilized in certain regions, distinctive features & peculiarities of data coming from different countries, and cross-border data regulations immediately affecting data licenses. The morning will kick off with coffee, breakfast, and casual networking, followed by a panel discussion featuring [Boris Liberman](https://www.lowenstein.com/people/attorneys/boris-liberman?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) from [Lowenstein Sandler](https://www.lowenstein.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com), [Jordan Hauer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanhauer/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) from [Amass Insights](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com), [Ed Lavery](http://linkedin.com/in/ed-lavery-29428b2b/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) formerly from Placer & SimilarWeb, [Jon Kinderler](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-kinderlerer/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) from [Strategic Value Partners (SVP)](https://www.svpglobal.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) and [Stewart Stimson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewartstimson?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) from [Jump Trading](https://www.jumptrading.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com). We’ll dig into what’s working, what’s risky, and where the global opportunities lie when it comes to cross-border data monetization and alpha generation. A brief audience Q&A will follow the discussion. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2025/09/Jordan-LinkedIn-Profile.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2025/09/Boris-Headshot.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2025/09/1703345673847.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2025/09/1702312700013.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2025/09/1737921347548.jpeg) The panelists, from left to right and top to bottom: Jordan Hauer, Boris Liberman, Stewart Stimson, Jon Kinderler & Ed Lavery ### [Invitation & RSVP](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagq7HH5xyWapqMbh/form?prefill%5FEvent=Alternative%20Data%20Breakfast%20Series%20%233%3A%20Data%20Without%20Borders&ref=blog.amassinsights.com) Please navigate to the link above or use the form below to RSVP for this event. [Alt Data Breakfast #3: Data Without Borders Calendar Invitedownload this for a calendar invite to this eventcalendar invite.ics6 KBdownload-circle](https://blog.amassinsights.com/content/files/2025/09/calendar-invite.ics "Download") Cheers, [**Jordan Hauer**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanhauer/?utm%5Fsource=alfred&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=AltDataBreakfast3) *Founder & CEO of* [*Amass Insights*](https://amassinsights.com/?utm%5Fsource=alfred&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=AltDataBreakfast3) [My Blog](https://blog.amassinsights.com/?utm%5Fsource=alfred&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=AltDataBreakfast3) – [Amass LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/amass-insights?utm%5Fsource=alfred&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=AltDataBreakfast3) – [@AmassInsights](https://twitter.com/AmassInsights?utm%5Fsource=alfred&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=AltDataBreakfast3) ### Sponsor a DMN Event URL: https://blog.amassinsights.com/sponsor-an-amass-dmn-event/ Last updated: 2026-04-25T03:56:48.000Z ## Support the Data Market Network: DMN ### Hosted by Jordan Hauer & Amass Insights If you sell data or tools/services used by investors or data providers, sponsorship is the cleanest way to support **[DMN](https://blog.amassinsights.com/the-data-market-network/)** while elevating your credibility in the right rooms and amplifying your voice, **without turning the community into a pitch-fest**. > Core principle: We protect buy-side trust. No attendee list dumps. No demos. Opt-in follow-up only. ## Events Eligible for Sponsorship ### 1) **[DMN Exchange #1: Kickoff](https://blog.amassinsights.com/sponsoring-the-dmn-exchange/)** Ticketed virtual salon events, best for: **broad reach + thought leadership + sponsor-friendly visibility**. ### 2) **[Data Investor Club Dinners](https://blog.amassinsights.com/sponsor-a-data-investor-club-dinner/)** Highly curated, closed-door dinner events exclusively for the asset managers in the [Data Investor Club](https://blog.amassinsights.com/data-investor-club/) (plus select invited guests), best for: **maximum signal density + real relationship-building**. ### 3) **Data Provider Club Roundtables (coming soon)** Community & best practice-focused events exclusively for serious data sellers in the [Data Provider Club](https://blog.amassinsights.com/data-provider-club/) (plus select invited guests), best for: **trust-building + category authority**. ## Sponsorship Benefits *Find the specific sponsorship tiers and benefits for each on the event-specific sponsorship pages linked above.* - **Credibility** through association with curated, high-signal rooms - **Visibility** across event touchpoints (landing pages, invite emails, recaps) - **A voice** (short, insight-led, moderated: not a sales pitch) - **Warm pathways** to follow-up via opt-in interest and contextual intros - Optional: tasteful amplification across DMN/Amass channels (when it’s additive) ## Guardrails (why buy-side keeps showing up) - **No attendee list sharing** (connections are opt-in only) - **No demos** in the main program - Sponsor participation is **insight-led and moderated** - **Chatham House rules** by default at dinners *These rules are what keep the room valuable for you and for everyone.* ## Reserve a Sponsorship Slot Due to limited number of slots available, for a limited time, we're offering those that want to guarantee their participation the ability to reserve below with a **refundable deposit**. We'll apply it to the sponsorship package we end up agreeing on. ## Apply to Sponsor *[Apply here](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagjkoZFrLCLylzpx/form?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) if the form below isn't loading or for a desktop-friendly version.* *Or if you prefer, email Jordan directly and we’ll handle it quickly.* If it's easier for you: [Book a Call with Jordan ](https://calendly.com/amass-insights/chat-with-jordan-hauer-of-amass-limited-availability?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ## Support Partner Communities ### Investors for a Better America My friend [David Teten](https://www.linkedin.com/in/teten/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) has organized a new non-profit event and community. > Our goal is activating investors and family offices to support traditional American nonpartisan, investor-friendly goals that support a free and fair democracy, including: stable and predictable policy; rule of law; free speech; an independent justice and regulatory system; evidence-based policy-making; peaceful transfer of power; receptivity to legal immigrants; alliances with fellow democracies; and anti-corruption regulation. > > #### a NONPARTISAN conference in Manhattan > > A gathering of leaders of investment firms, family offices, and CEOs. > > When: September 3, 2026 (TBC) > Where: Gabelli Center for Global Security Analysis at Fordham > > #### Founders > [David Teten](https://teten.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com), a NYC venture capitalist focused on AI and Cofounder/Chairman of [Action Tank](https://actiontank.io/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com), which uses AI to empower PACs and universities to accomplish their missions by leveraging their communities. dteten at teten.com > [Jacob Bornstein](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-bornstein-700952139/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com), President, [Mediators Foundation](https://mediatorsfoundation.org/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com), a 40-year-old nonpartisan nonprofit that brings people together across divides. Mediators has facilitated bipartisan congressional retreats; hosted institutional funders on the right and left; and is now working with 40 communities and states serving 45 million Americans across the country to increase their problem-solving capacity. jacob at mediatorsfoundation.org ### The Data Market Network: DMN URL: https://blog.amassinsights.com/the-data-market-network/ Last updated: 2026-09-24T18:28:50.000Z I'm [Jordan Hauer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanhauer/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com), and I've spent the last decade+ building a high signal **network across buy-side data/investment teams, data providers** and FinTech operators. Until now it's existed informally. **The Data Market Network or DMN is me crystallizing it** into a more structured system because the alternative data market is still weirdly inefficient for an industry that runs on information. **DMN is curated events**, invite-only groups, and shared resources that cut down time-to-value in **data sourcing and monetization**. Pick your path below and I'll route you to the right rooms. **→** [I'm an **investor**, asset manager or data buyer](https://blog.amassinsights.com/for-investors-asset-managers-data-buyers/?utm%5Fcontent=datamarketnetwork&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page) **→** [I'm a **data provider**, seller or owner](https://blog.amassinsights.com/for-data-providers-seller-owners/?utm%5Fcontent=datamarketnetwork&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page) **→** [I'm a data or InvestTech **tool or service**](https://blog.amassinsights.com/for-data-tools-services/?utm%5Fcontent=datamarketnetwork&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page) **→** [I'm interested in **events**](https://blog.amassinsights.com/alternative-data-events/?utm%5Fcontent=datamarketnetwork&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page) **→** [I'd like **resources**](https://blog.amassinsights.com/#/portal/signup/660f76557adad100017c3f75/yearly?utm%5Fcontent=datamarketnetwork&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page) ## What is the Data Market Network (DMN)? DMN is an invite-only, hybrid community designed to make the data & investing industries less opaque and more productive. **We convene senior operators, including buy-side data sourcing leaders, data providers and data tools/infrastructure companies, through public community events, curated virtual events and exclusive dinners**. Alongside the events, we collaborate on practical shared resources (open metadata taxonomies, vetted provider profile databases, diligence templates, workflow maps). DMN is meant to raise the standard for the entire market, enabling participants to connect, learn, and source/monetize valuable data more efficiently and effectively. ## How does DMN Relate to Amass Insights? **Amass Insights** is the research + sourcing & monetization engine (finding & displaying data, content, templates, landscapes & processes). **DMN** is the community layer on top: curated events, invite-only circles, and collaborative resources that cut down time-to-value across the data & investing industries. ## DMN Events [DMN Alternative Data EventsAlternative Data Events in the Data Market Network (DMN) hosted by Amass Insights & Jordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/favicon-96x96-12.png)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1646056388076-fff3886dbf49-1)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/alternative-data-events/) [****Apply to Join the DMN**](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagLejdmLekRJ7jfF/form?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) DMN's events vary across formats, topics, target attendees and medium: 1. Long-running **community series** (35+ events): **→** the monthly **Alternative Data Happy Hour** in NYC **→** the quarterly **Alternative Data Breakfast Series** 2. **Invite-only dinners**: **→** the **[Data Investor Club](https://blog.amassinsights.com/data-investor-club/?utm%5Fcontent=datamarketnetwork&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page)** **→** the **[Data Provider Club](https://blog.amassinsights.com/data-provider-club/?utm%5Fcontent=datamarketnetwork&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page)** 3. **Ticketed events**: **[DMN Exchange #1: Kickoff](https://blog.amassinsights.com/dmn-exchange-kickoff-edition/?utm%5Fcontent=datamarketnetwork&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page)** is a virtual summit focused on data sourcing & monetization. More details still to be announced! ### What’s coming up in the next 8 weeks: - Alternative Data Happy Hour in NYC - DMN Exchange #1: Kickoff (virtual) - The first invite-only Data Investor Club & Data Provider Club dinners We’re also opening the first wave of Pioneers seats and a limited number of sponsor slots for partners who want early visibility. ### Would you like to be involved? **→ [Opt into invitations](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagLejdmLekRJ7jfF/form?ref=blog.amassinsights.com)** **→ [Speak at](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagy7h1lEF9vdCdZc/form?ref=blog.amassinsights.com)** or **[sponsor an event](https://blog.amassinsights.com/sponsor-an-amass-dmn-event/?utm%5Fcontent=datamarketnetwork&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page)** Already in? Tell me your goals and I'll route you. ## Roles & Clubs within DMN ### Data Investors [For Investors, Asset Managers & Data BuyersSource better alternative data by registering for Amass Insights![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/favicon-96x96-16.png)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1611974789855-9c2a0a7236a3)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/for-investors-asset-managers-data-buyers/?utm%5Fcontent=datamarketnetwork&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page) [****Register as an investor**](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pag0lm8RjtAmNdRIY/form?utm%5Fcontent=dmn&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page) or data buyer ****if you consume data, analytics or research**. #### Data Investor Club For professionals sourcing or leveraging data, analytics or research at a hedge fund or asset manager and want fewer dead ends and faster diligence. All Access members get: - **Guaranteed invitations** to the Data Investor Club events - Curated **data discovery** \+ diligence workflow **resources** - **Events built to accelerate insights & for signal density** (not vendor pitches) [Data Investor ClubAn Exclusive Community of Investors, Asset Managers & Data Buyers within the Data Market Network: DMN![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/elegant-upscale-steakhouse-interior-with-private-dining-area-sophisticated-business-atmosphere.png)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/data-investor-club/?utm%5Fcontent=datamarketnetwork&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page) [****Apply to Join the Data Investor Club**](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagP272emsbzj1ui7/form?utm%5Fcontent=dmn&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page) ### Data Providers [For Data Providers & Data OwnersMonetize your Data more Efficiently by Registering to Amass Insights![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/favicon-96x96-15.png)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1488229297570-58520851e868)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/for-data-providers-seller-owners/?utm%5Fcontent=datamarketnetwork&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page) [****Register as a Data Provider**](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pag3jGL1WcdHdciuK/form?utm%5Fcontent=dmn&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page) if you ****own, sell or provide data, analytics or research.** #### Data Provider Club For professionals that would like to **monetize their data more efficiently & effectively** and further professionalize their packaging, pricing, and procurement readiness. All Access members get: - **Guaranteed invitations** to all DMN and Data Provider Club events - Data monetization **playbooks** \+ readiness **templates** - **Events that accelerate learning & amplify your voice** intelligently (no pitch circus) [Data Provider ClubAn Exclusive Community of Data Providers, Sellers & Owners within the Data Market Network: DMN![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1728044849280-10a1a75cff83.jpeg)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/data-provider-club/?utm%5Fcontent=datamarketnetwork&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page) [****Apply to Join the Data Provider Club**](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagoVA5jDqfTqw9el/form?utm%5Fcontent=datamarketnetwork&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page) ### Data Tools & Services For professionals that offer data or InvestTech tools or services used by investors or data companies (process, compliance, integration, analytics): - Placement + Amplification - Explore a new market segment - Priority access to the right rooms [For Data Tools & ServicesAmplify your voice, earn structured visibility & better distribution into the Data & Investing industries![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/size/w1200/2026/04/photo-1532341606502-e813a67374ca.jpeg)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/for-data-tools-services/) [****Register as a Data Tool or Service**](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagTf7gdzAENBeD3h/form?utm%5Fcontent=dmn&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page) ## DMN Communities For those with common interests, we're bringing together **sub-communities within DMN** across different cross-section than just whether they buy or sell data. ### DMN Pioneers For a limited time, we're opening a small **DMN Pioneers** community of **early-adopter members who want a front-row seat** as DMN becomes the place where investors, providers and tools actually coordinate. DMN Pioneers members get **early access to resources & market intel, priority windows for events, and faster paths into curated rooms**. A one-time Pioneer fee of $500 is credited **100%** towards your DMN membership, partnership or sponsorship. Best for: **people who want early access** \+ first seats at the table. ### DMN Experts (Coming Soon!) An invite-only roster of alternative data veterans & specialists who can shine a light into the darkest corners of the data or investing industries. This hivemind is meant to uncover insights before they're public, pressure-test playbooks, taxonomies, and best practices (signal > volume). ## DMN Resources (Coming Soon!) We’re building shared resources designed to **raise the tide** for the serious participants in this ecosystem and shorten time-to-value: - **DMN Provider Exchange** — a curated index of alternative data providers (with structured metadata) - **DMN Investor Exchange** — a curated index of active buy-side teams (at the fund-level & shared carefully) - **DMN Sourcing Playbook** — discovery → diligence → procurement → deployment - **DMN Monetization Playbook** — raw/processed data → productization → pricing → distribution → renewals ## Partnering with DMN Members Amass Insights very **selectively offers partnerships to only the most promising** of DMN members. Partners leverage Jordan Hauer (CEO & Founder of Amass Insights) and his decade+ alternative data expertise, resources, relationships and processes. ### Data Accelerator Program (by Amass Insights) For data providers that want to leverage Amass Insights to **proactively lead the data monetization process** to the investment management industry on-your-behalf, while keeping partners fully in-the-loop. 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If it's easier for you: [Book a Call with Jordan ](https://calendly.com/amass-insights/chat-with-jordan-hauer-of-amass-limited-availability?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ### Alternative Data Breakfast #4: The Future of Alternative Data + AI URL: https://blog.amassinsights.com/alternative-data-breakfast-4-the-future-of-alternative-data-ai-on-feb-12-2026-in-nyc/ Last updated: 2026-02-04T21:09:44.000Z ### Hosted By ### [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2025/09/aMass-Insights--Master-Logo---transparent-background--1.png)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/alternative-data-events/) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2025/09/LS-Red-Logo-2.jpg)](lowensteinsandler.com) ### Date **Thursday, February 12, 2026: 8:15-10:15 AM EST** ### **Location** - [Lowenstein Sandler offices](http://google.com/maps/place/Lowenstein+Sandler+LLP/@40.760051,-73.9839362,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x89c258feddaadfef:0xf433d7436e1df98a!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c258ff32b13681:0x5fdc1e3d251eb49d!8m2!3d40.760047!4d-73.9817475?shorturl=1&ref=blog.amassinsights.com) - 1251 Avenue of the Americas, 17th Floor - New York, NY 10020 ### **Agenda** - 8:15 - 9:00 AM: Breakfast & Networking - 9:00 - 10:00 AM: Panel Discussion with Industry Experts - 10:00 - 10:15 AM: Q&A ### Details The fourth edition of the quarterly Alternative Data Breakfast Series, hosted by [Jordan Hauer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanhauer/) (CEO & Founder at [Amass Insights](https://amassinsights.com)) and [Boris Liberman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/boris-liberman-89136322) (Partner & Co-Chair at [Lowenstein Sandler](https://lowenstein.com)), and featuring [Carrie Anton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-anton-15a80817b/) (Director of Research & Data Management at [Jain Global](https://www.jainglobal.com)), [Tim Baker](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-baker-fintech-venturing) (CEO at [viaNEXUS](https://vianexus.com)), and [Freeman Lewin](https://linkedin.com/in/freemanlewin) (CEO & Co-Founder at [Brickroad](https://brickroadapp.com)), will dive deeper into how artificial intelligence is transforming the real-world data economy for institutional investors. This session moves beyond the usual AI buzzwords to examine how LLMs and agentic AI are being embedded into workflows at both cutting-edge hedge funds and bleeding-edge data vendors, along with the resulting risks, challenges and opportunities. We'll explore the implications of deploying AI across borders and applications, where it's not just disrupting traditional investment processes, but redefining what it means to be a data provider, data buyer, and alpha seeker. Finally, we'll offer practical steps for mitigating AI-related risks, including compliance pitfalls, IP exposure, and model governance concerns. We highly encourage audience participation and interaction throughout the event, with a fresh, dynamic lineup of buy-side experts, AI-native data providers, and legal specialists. This off-the-record, high-signal conversation is designed for professionals navigating the complexities of AI integration or seeking actionable insights on the future of alternative data. Expect a concise, practitioner-focused forum to connect, learn, and ask your toughest questions. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2025/09/Jordan-LinkedIn-Profile.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2025/09/Boris-Headshot.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2026/02/IMG_0198.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2026/02/carrie_headshot_edited_square.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2026/02/freeman-lewin-headshot.jpeg) The panelists, from left to right and top to bottom: Jordan Hauer, Boris Liberman, Tim Baker, Carrie Anton & Freeman Lewin ### [Invitation & RSVP](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagilkqoK77v87cqV/form?prefill%5FEvents=Alternative+Data+Breakfast+Series+%234%3A+The+Future+of+Alternative+Data+%2B+AI&ref=blog.amassinsights.com) Please navigate to the link above or use the form below to RSVP for this event. 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Cheers, [**Jordan Hauer**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanhauer/?utm%5Fsource=alfred&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=AltDataBreakfast4) *Founder & CEO of* [*Amass Insights*](https://amassinsights.com/?utm%5Fsource=alfred&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=AltDataBreakfast4) [My Blog](https://blog.amassinsights.com/?utm%5Fsource=alfred&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=AltDataBreakfast4) – [Amass LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/amass-insights?utm%5Fsource=alfred&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=AltDataBreakfast4) – [@AmassInsights](https://twitter.com/AmassInsights?utm%5Fsource=alfred&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=AltDataBreakfast4) ### Data Investor Club URL: https://blog.amassinsights.com/data-investor-club/ Last updated: 2026-04-23T02:33:57.000Z The Data Investor Club is a highly-curated, invite-only community of investing & data sourcing leaders within the [Data Market Network (DMN)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/the-data-market-network/) who want to **source data more efficiently** by: - finding the newest players and spending less time chasing noise, - standardizing profiling, diligence and procurement, - and connecting with your buy-side peers (no vendor pitch-fests). ## Data Investor Club Tiers The Data Investor Club features two subscription tiers: - **Free**: If you want to stay close to the flow (events + previews), apply for invitations to select, complimentary DMN & Data Investor Club events & resources. - **All Access**: - **Guaranteed invitations** to all DMN and Data Investor Club events - Buy-side-first virtual sessions and working groups - Shared resources we build together: - **DMN Provider Landscape** (curated provider landscape + structured metadata) - **DMN Sourcing Blueprint** (workflow + checklists + handoffs) - Direct access to Amass Insights for targeted sourcing questions (fit-dependent, best-effort) - Optional team/firm seat packs if you want to rotate attendees ## Who this is for - Hedge fund / asset manager data sourcing leads - Research leaders who live in vendor diligence - Teams that want a repeatable operating workflow (not random intros) ## Apply to Join the Club We're currently offering a comped upgrade to **All Access** for a limited number of **DMN Pioneers** (5 reserved + 5 first-approved), with a lightweight feedback contribution expectation. **Early Bird All Access is $400/year for the next 10 members**; once those seats fill, new members come in at $900/year. You can join as an individual (most people just expense it), and if you’d prefer a small team/firm seat pack so you can rotate attendees for events, email Jordan and we’ll set it up. [*Apply here*](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagP272emsbzj1ui7/form?utm%5Fcontent=datainvestorclub&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page) *if the form below isn't loading or for a desktop-friendly version.* ## Need to Source Data? [Learn more about the Data Sourcing Desk](https://blog.amassinsights.com/data-sourcing-desk/) **Reach out to Jordan** for access to the **Data Sourcing Desk**, a fully hands-on **data sourcing execution & augmentation service** tailored to your unique needs. [Jordan Hauer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanhauer/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) leverages **over a decade of alternative data sourcing expertise**, resources and relationships to **proactively source data on your behalf** (shortlists, profiling, diligence support, & procurement pre-flight), whether by request or through custom, personalized recommendations. If it's easier for you: [Book a Call with Jordan ](https://calendly.com/amass-insights/chat-with-jordan-hauer-of-amass-limited-availability?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ## Need Data Sourcing Resources & a Directory of Data Providers? [Access Resources to Enhance your Data Sourcing Abilities](#/portal/signup) Upgrade your subscription to **[Amass Insights Content](https://blog.amassinsights.com/) \+ [Resources](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/?signup=true&role=investor)** to enhance your ability to source new data to generate alpha. Unlock the **largest & richest [Data Provider directory](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders)** in the world (24,000+ data provider profiles across hundreds of metadata fields). - **Bronze** unlocks: - Data Sourcing Playbooks - Data Sourcing Templates - Data Sourcing Legal & Compliance Due Diligence - **Silver** unlocks: - **All** of Amass Insights Content - **All** of the Data Provider Directory ### For Investors, Asset Managers & Data Buyers URL: https://blog.amassinsights.com/for-investors-asset-managers-data-buyers/ Last updated: 2026-08-20T18:52:55.000Z Amass Insights & Jordan Hauer have been sourcing data on behalf of data investors, buyers, scouts, consumers, hedge funds & data-driven asset managers for over a decade. If you’re sourcing alternative data (or supporting teams who are), you already know the reality: the hard part isn’t “finding vendors.” It’s **finding signal**, validating it quickly, and not wasting senior cycles on dead ends. ## Main Offerings for Investors & Data Buyers We help data investors, buyers, scouts, consumers, hedge funds and asset managers in three ways: ### 1\. **The Data Market Network: [DMN](https://blog.amassinsights.com/the-data-market-network/)** The Data Market Network (DMN) is an open community of data & investing industry professionals that convene in-person + digitally and share community-built resources. **→** [Data Investor Club](https://blog.amassinsights.com/data-investor-club/): an invite-only sub-community of investment industry professionals that convene and share community-built resources. **→** [DMN Exchange](https://blog.amassinsights.com/dmn-exchange-kickoff-edition/): highly-curated virtual event bringing together each end of the data & investing industries ### 2\. **[Amass Insights Content](https://blog.amassinsights.com/) \+ [Data Provider](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders)/[Investor](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/investors) [Directories](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/)** Our research + competitive intelligence engines, including data provider landscapes, sourcing playbooks, and templates. ### 3\. The **[Data Sourcing Desk](https://calendly.com/amass-insights/chat-with-jordan-hauer-of-amass-limited-availability?ref=blog.amassinsights.com)** done on your behalf, while keeping you in the loop, Amass finds, profiles & procures data according to your unique needs. ## Next Steps Resulting from these offerings, the following are our best options for how we can engage further: ### 1\. Register as a Data Investor for Free - Trial access to our industry-leading directory of data provider profiles. - Consideration for invitations to our events. - Open up the lines of communication to share information between us, for mutual benefit. [*Sign up here*](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pag0lm8RjtAmNdRIY/form?utm%5Fcontent=datainvestorclub&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page) *if the form below isn't loading or for a desktop-friendly version.* ### 2\. Deepen our Relationship to Source Valuable Data for You For investors, data scouts, hedge funds or asset managers looking to source and activate alpha-generating data, analytics or research, we offer a few avenues to collaborate further. Depending on your current data requirements, requests and needs, we'll mutually decide upon the best path forward to effectively narrow down our universe of 24,000+ data provider profiles to source the most impactful data for you, which can include one or more of the following: - access to our industry-leading Data Provider directory - access to and/or speaking slots at exclusive events in the DMN - hands-on, custom data sourcing - data sourcing digital and consultative resources [Request for Data (RFD)Request our Help in Sourcing the Best Data for You![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1730808822974-b21a29d64055)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/request-for-data-rfd/) [***Request help Sourcing Data from Jordan Hauer & Amass Insights**](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagG8ozhWPLcdmMXR/form?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ### 3\. Join the Data Investor Club For professional investors, asset managers and data buyers looking for an exclusive community of your buy-side peers and practical shared data sourcing resources. [Data Investor ClubAn Exclusive Community of Investors, Asset Managers & Data Buyers within the Data Market Network: DMN![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2026/04/elegant-upscale-steakhouse-interior-with-private-dining-area-sophisticated-business-atmosphere.png)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/data-investor-club/) [***Apply to Join the Data Investor Club**](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagP272emsbzj1ui7/form?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ### 4\. Ask the Data Sourcing Desk **Reach out to Jordan** for access to the **Data Sourcing Desk**, a fully hands-on **data sourcing execution service tailored to your unique needs**. Jordan Hauer (CEO & Founder of Amass Insights) leverages **over a decade of alternative data sourcing expertise**, resources and relationships to **proactively source data on your behalf** (shortlists, profiling, diligence support, & procurement pre-flight), whether by request or through custom, personalized recommendations. If it's easier for you: [Book a Call with Jordan ](https://calendly.com/amass-insights/chat-with-jordan-hauer-of-amass-limited-availability?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ![](https://media.tenor.com/26oYEqdwkhAAAAAC/office-quaddesk.gif) ### 5\. Attend or Speak at one of our [Events](https://blog.amassinsights.com/alternative-data-events/?utm%5Fcontent=ForInvestors&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page) [Receive Invitations to DMN Alternative Data EventsOpt into invitations to the Data Market Network: DMN events in the data & investing industries hosted by Amass Insights & Jordan Hauer![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/size/w1200/2025/10/IMG_6163.png)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/receive-invitations-to-amass-insights-events/) [***Apply for Access to our Alternative Data Events**](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagLejdmLekRJ7jfF/form?utm%5Fcontent=receiveinvitations&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page) ### 6\. 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Unlock the **largest & richest [Data Provider directory](https://blog.amassinsights.com/data-provider-directory/?utm%5Fcontent=ForInvestors&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page)** in the world (24,000+ data provider profiles across hundreds of metadata fields). - **Bronze** unlocks: - Data Sourcing Playbooks - Data Sourcing Templates - Data Sourcing Legal & Compliance Due Diligence - **Silver** unlocks: - **All** of Amass Insights Content - **All** of the Data Provider Directory [Access Resources to Enhance your Data Sourcing Abilities](#/portal/signup) ![](https://media.tenor.com/vfMwQtBJkRIAAAAC/amazed-minions.gif) ## What we don’t do (by design) - No attendee list dumps - No forced demo- or pitch-fests - Opt-in intros & contextual follow-ups only when there’s clear fit Share ### Our Data Provider Partners URL: https://blog.amassinsights.com/data-provider-partners/ Last updated: 2026-03-04T01:56:59.000Z Amass Insights is currently partnered with 13 data providers, managing data product strategy, marketing, sales and buyside relationships on their behalf (free subscribers will be able to see each provider's brief): ### [**Amass Patents Data**](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recpPFTkGatVGhDhn)**, the leading global patent data provider** - whitelabeled by Amass Insights - Patent data from the US, but also internationally - 50+ years of history! - The largest source dataset that is finally being mapped to tickers, using an unmatched proprietary corporate tree to public company mapping system - Covers 350+ equities to begin with (+ some indices) - Just coming to this market _This page is for subscribers only._ ### For Data Providers & Data Owners URL: https://blog.amassinsights.com/for-data-providers-seller-owners/ Last updated: 2026-09-24T18:29:38.000Z Most data, research & analytics providers don’t lose in the alternative data industry because their data is bad. They lose because: - data products, packaging and positioning aren’t tailored to asset managers, - procurement friction hits late, - and the team is reinventing the wheel every deal. ## Main Offerings for Data Providers We help data providers, sellers & owners monetize their data assets more efficiently through three main offerings: ### 1\. **[The Data Market Network: DMN](https://blog.amassinsights.com/the-data-market-network/?utm%5Fcontent=ForDataProviders&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page)** The Data Market Network (DMN) is an open community of data & investing industry professionals that convene in-person + digitally and share community-built resources. **→** [Data Provider Club](https://blog.amassinsights.com/data-provider-club/?utm%5Fcontent=ForDataProviders&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page): an invite-only sub-community of legitimate data, analytics & research providers, sellers & owners **→** [Sponsor an Event](https://blog.amassinsights.com/sponsor-an-amass-dmn-event/?utm%5Fcontent=ForDataProviders&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page): Amplify the reach and trust in your brand & awareness of your data products, through our vast in-person & digital network. ### 2\. **[Amass Insights Content](https://blog.amassinsights.com/) \+ [Data Provider](https://blog.amassinsights.com/data-provider-directory/?utm%5Fcontent=ForDataProviders&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page)/[Investor](https://blog.amassinsights.com/data-investor-directory/?utm%5Fcontent=ForDataProviders&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page) [Directories](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/?utm%5Fcontent=ForDataProviders&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page)** Our research + competitive intelligence engines, including investor, asset manager & data buyer landscapes, monetization playbooks, and templates. ### 3\. **The [Data Accelerator Program](https://blog.amassinsights.com/the-data-accelerator-program/?utm%5Fcontent=ForDataProviders&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page)** Exclusively for qualified data providers, Amass accelerates your time-to-monetization, fully done on your behalf, while keeping you in the loop. ## Next Steps These offerings lead to a handful of options for how we can engage further: ### 1\. Get Listed in the Data Provider Market Network - Placement in our directory of 24,000+ data provider profiles. - Consideration for invitations to our events. - Open up the lines of communication to share information between us, for mutual benefit. [*Sign up here*](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pag3jGL1WcdHdciuK/form?utm%5Fcontent=dataproviderclub&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page) *if the form below isn't loading or for adesktop-friendlyversion.* ### 2\. Deepen our Relationship to Boost your Data Sales For data providers, owners & sellers that would like to boost their ability to monetize their data, analytics or research assets, we offer a few avenues to collaborate further. Depending on your current positioning, requirements and needs, we'll mutually decide upon the best path forward together, which can include one or more of the following: - updated and curated listing in the Data Provider Market Network directory - access and/or sponsorships to exclusive events in the DMN - hands-on data monetization partnership - data monetization digital and consultative resources [Request for Data Sales (RFS)Request our Help to Improve the Monetization of your Data, Analytics or Research![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1635840420799-f75477b0b977)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/request-for-data-sales-rfs/) [***Request help Selling Data from Jordan Hauer & Amass Insights**](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pag70M2l5F5eThisq/form?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ### 3\. Join the Data Provider Club For professional data providers looking for an exclusive community of your data peers and practical shared data monetization resources. [Data Provider ClubAn Exclusive Community of Data Providers, Sellers & Owners within the Data Market Network: DMN![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/size/w1200/2026/04/photo-1728044849280-10a1a75cff83.jpeg)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/data-provider-club/) [***Apply to Join the Data Provider Club**](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagoVA5jDqfTqw9el/form?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ### 4\. Apply for the Data Accelerator Program For the data providers that prefer a fully hands-on data monetization execution service done on-your-behalf, while keeping you in-the-loop. [Jordan Hauer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanhauer/?utm%5Fcontent=ForDataProviders&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page) (CEO & Founder of Amass Insights) leverages over a decade of alternative data expertise, resources and relationships to **proactively run the data monetization motion with you** (packaging, positioning, trials, licensing workflow, and distribution). [Data Accelerator Program | Monetize your Data|Amass InsightsPartner with Amass Insights & Jordan Hauer to Transform your Data into Revenue![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/favicon-96x96-207ffd9b-a3fd-4866-9852-1157ad2154ae.png)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1517026575980-3e1e2dedeab4-77a794c4-fdf7-4fd4-afda-1056d02f78b6.jpg)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/data-accelerator-program/) [****Apply for the Data Accelerator Program**](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagY6osLJEYH9RtIb/form?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ![](https://media.tenor.com/yqMTSLxtxHgAAAAC/ccelerate-brake.gif) ### 5\. 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[Sponsor a DMN EventBenefits to sponsoring the Data Market Network: DMN events hosted by Jordan Hauer & Amass Insights![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1544531586-fde5298cdd40?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDMxfHxjb25mZXJlbmNlfGVufDB8fHx8MTc3MjkxODY1OXww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&q=80&w=2000)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/sponsor-an-amass-dmn-event/) [***Apply to Sponsor an Event**](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagjkoZFrLCLylzpx/form?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ### 6\. 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These are research + competitive intelligence engines, featuring the **largest & richest [Data Provider](https://blog.amassinsights.com/data-provider-directory/?utm%5Fcontent=ForDataProviders&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page)/[Investor](https://blog.amassinsights.com/data-investor-directory/?utm%5Fcontent=ForDataProviders&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page) directories** in the world (24,000+ data provider & 18,000+ investor profiles). - **Bronze** unlocks: - Data Monetization Playbooks - Data Monetization Templates - Data Monetization Legal & Compliance Due Diligence - **Silver** unlocks: - **All** of the Amass Insights Content - **All** of the Directories [Access Resources to Enhance your Data Monetization Abilities](#/portal/signup) ![](https://media.tenor.com/vfMwQtBJkRIAAAAC/amazed-minions.gif) ### 7\. Attend one of our [Events](https://blog.amassinsights.com/alternative-data-events/?utm%5Fcontent=ForDataProviders&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page) [Receive Invitations to DMN Alternative Data EventsOpt into invitations to the Data Market Network: DMN events in the data & investing industries hosted by Amass Insights & Jordan Hauer![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/size/w1200/2025/10/IMG_6163.png)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/receive-invitations-to-amass-insights-events/) [***Apply for Access to our Alternative Data Events**](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagLejdmLekRJ7jfF/form?utm%5Fcontent=receiveinvitations&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=page) ## Our Relationships are Sacred We have always, and always will, value our relationships over any commercial or personal interests. Impartiality is very important to us our network touches upon every corner of the data or investing industries, namely, data providers, asset managers and data tools/services. Therefore, by design, we will not comprise on our values: - No attendee list dumps - No forced demo- or pitch-fests - Opt-in intros & contextual follow-ups only when there’s clear fit Share ### Data Provider Club URL: https://blog.amassinsights.com/data-provider-club/ Last updated: 2026-09-24T18:30:01.000Z The Data Provider Club is a highly-curated, invite-only community of serious data, analytics & research providers, sellers & owners within the [Data Market Network (DMN)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/the-data-market-network/) who want to **monetize more efficiently** by: - packaging, positioning & pricing their data like an investor-ready product, - reducing trial, compliance & procurement friction, - and connecting with complementary (or even competitive) players and building a repeatable monetization motion. ## Data Provider Club Tiers The Data Provider Club features two subscription tiers: - **Free**: If you want to stay close to the flow (events + previews), apply for invitations to select, complimentary DMN & Data Provider Club events & resources. - **All Access**: - **Guaranteed invitations** to all DMN and Data Provider Club events - Operator playbooks for: pricing, packaging, positioning, procurement readiness - Templates (DDQ/compliance readiness, diligence materials, renewal hygiene) - Curated, insight-first virtual sessions (not a demo day) - Optional sponsor pathways that don’t poison the well ## Who this is for - Providers with true ambitions to monetize to the asset management industry - Operators (CEO/BD/product/legal) who want repeatability - Teams tired of “conference ROI” being a joke ## Become a Data Pioneer For a limited time, we're opening up a limited number of slots to join our **DMN Pioneers** community of **early-adopter members who want a front-row seat** as DMN becomes the place where investors, providers and tools actually coordinate. DMN Pioneers members get **early access to shared resources & market intel, priority windows for events, and faster paths into curated rooms**. The one-time Pioneer fee of **$500 is credited towards your DMN membership**, partnership or sponsorship. ![man holding pair of ski poles in front of trees](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518419530812-e4cc91c95162?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDE1fHxwaW9uZWVyfGVufDB8fHx8MTc3MzAyNTQ1NHww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&q=80&w=2000) ## Apply to Join the Club We're currently offering a comped upgrade to **All Access** for a limited number of applicants (5 reserved + 5 first-approved), with a lightweight feedback contribution expectation. **Early Bird All Access is $750/year for the next 10 members**; once those seats fill, new members come in at $1,500/year. You can join as an individual (most people just expense it), and if you’d prefer a small team/firm seat pack so you can rotate attendees for events, email Jordan and we’ll set it up. *[Apply here](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagoVA5jDqfTqw9el/form?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) if the form below isn't loading or for a desktop-friendly version.* ## Need Turnkey Data Monetization? 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[Sponsor a DMN EventBenefits to sponsoring the Data Market Network: DMN events hosted by Jordan Hauer & Amass Insights![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1544531586-fde5298cdd40?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDMxfHxjb25mZXJlbmNlfGVufDB8fHx8MTc3MjkxODY1OXww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&q=80&w=2000)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/sponsor-an-amass-dmn-event/) [Apply to Sponsor an Event](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagjkoZFrLCLylzpx/form?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) [Apply to sponsor](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagjkoZFrLCLylzpx/form?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) or [to speak](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagy7h1lEF9vdCdZc/form?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) at one of our exclusive events amplifying your voice and visibility with institutional investors looking to buy data. We use the resources to elevate the quality of our events, resources & network. We protect buy-side trust while enabling access to qualified data buyer leads, without turning this community into a pitch-fest. If it's easier for you: [Book a Call with Jordan ](https://calendly.com/amass-insights/chat-with-jordan-hauer-of-amass-limited-availability?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ## Need Data Monetization Resources & a Directory of Data Providers/Investors? [Access Resources to Enhance your Data Monetization Abilities](#/portal/signup) Upgrade your subscription to **[Amass Insights Content](https://blog.amassinsights.com/) \+ [Resources](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/?signup=true&role=provider)** to enhance your ability to sell your data to institutional investors. These are research + competitive intelligence engines, featuring the **largest & richest [Data Provider](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders)/[Investor](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/investors) directories** in the world (24,000+ data provider & 18,000+ investor profiles). - **Bronze** unlocks: - Data Monetization Playbooks - Data Monetization Templates - Data Monetization Legal & Compliance Due Diligence - **Silver** unlocks: - **All** of the Amass Insights Content - **All** of the Directories ### Sponsor a Data Investor Club Dinner URL: https://blog.amassinsights.com/sponsor-a-data-investor-club-dinner/ Last updated: 2026-09-16T01:03:45.000Z ### DMN dinners for senior buy-side data leaders (by Amass Insights) We’re launching an exclusive, invite-only community for asset managers that buy data: [Data Investor ClubAn Exclusive Community of Investors, Asset Managers & Data Buyers within the Data Market Network: DMN![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2026/04/elegant-upscale-steakhouse-interior-with-private-dining-area-sophisticated-business-atmosphere.png)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/data-investor-club/) The dinners are the foundation of the ethos for this club: curated, small, and high-signal. Sponsorship is intentionally limited (**1–3 per dinner**) so sponsors get real visibility **without turning the room into a sales event**. Early dinners will have extra attention, so if you want a slot, apply sooner rather than later. > **Two non-negotiables:** > **No attendee list dumps. No demos.** We protect buy-side trust so the room stays worth showing up to. [Data Investor Club Dinner SponsorshipA PDF Presentation of the benefits & details for sponsoring a Data Investor Club Dinner.Data Investor Club Sponsorship - final.pdf3 MBdownload-circle](https://blog.amassinsights.com/content/files/2026/04/Data-Investor-Club-Sponsorship---final.pdf "Download") ## What the dinner looks like (example) These are themed events, covering a timely topic that overlaps with the sponsor's capabilities. - Cocktail networking (30–45 minutes) - Brief data-driven market insight (20-30 minutes, not from a sponsor) - **Sponsor lightning insights** (5 minutes each, no slides, no demo) - Dinner + Roundtable discussion under Chatham House rules (1-2 hours) - Informal networking (as long as everyone stays). ## Guardrails (why this works) - **Opt-in connections only** (we don’t share attendee lists). - **No slide decks** at the table. - Sponsor participation is **insight-led and moderated**. - We prioritize signal density and long-term relationships over one-off chaos. ## Sponsorship Tiers ### Connect Sponsor: **$8,000** Best for: **stronger visibility + clean pathways to follow-up.** **Guaranteed** - Branding in a dinner touchpoint (registration or on-site) - Sponsor profile card on event page (logo + short blurb + CTA link) - Expanded sponsor profile card (tighter positioning + use-case framing) - Updated data profile in our directory - **1-2 seats** at dinner - 1-2+ tailored invitations **Best-effort** - Opt-in introductions where there’s clear fit ### Feature Sponsor: **$12,000** Best for: **credible visibility + participation in the room.** **Guaranteed** - Everything in Connect - Branding across dinner touchpoints (invite + on-site) - **Lightning insight slot** (5 minutes) - **1 Amass Insights newsletter feature** (tasteful, curated) - Premium digital branding placement + optimized & enhanced data profile in our directory - **1-3 seats** at dinner - 2-4+ tailored invitations **Best-effort** - “Attendee Insights” summary (aggregate metadata: strategies/use cases/roles, no names unless opted-in) - Access to the opt-in connection pool (people who choose to be contacted) - Coordinated warm follow-up support after the dinner ### Co-Host Sponsor: **$25,000** Best for: **maximum visibility + deeper collaboration.** **Guaranteed** - Everything in Feature - Featured “co-host” positioning across dinner touchpoints - Priority lightning insight slot (still insight-first) - **1 standalone email feature** to an opt-in segment (where possible) - **2-5 seats** at dinner - 4-10+ tailored invitations **Best-effort** - Collaborative targeting guidance (we align on buyer personas that matter) - **Co-planning the theme** with Jordan (to keep it high-signal) - Additional warm introductions & follow-up support based on opt-in interest + fit + need ## Reserve a Sponsorship Slot Due to limited number of slots available, for a limited time, we're offering those that want to guarantee their participation the ability to reserve below with a **refundable deposit**. We'll apply it to the sponsorship package we end up agreeing on. ## Apply to Sponsor *[Apply here](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pag0dPFTCmYGWDInZ/form?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) if the form below isn't loading or for a desktop-friendly version.* *Or if you prefer, email Jordan directly and we’ll handle it quickly.* [Sponsor a DMN EventSponsorship details for Data Market Network events hosted by Jordan Hauer & Amass Insights![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/favicon-96x96-18.png)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1544531586-fde5298cdd40)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/sponsor-an-amass-dmn-event/) Explore other DMN Sponsorship Options Share ### Data Accelerator Program URL: https://blog.amassinsights.com/data-accelerator-program/ Last updated: 2026-09-24T18:51:57.000Z [Apply for the Data Accelerator Program](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagY6osLJEYH9RtIb/form?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) The **Data Accelerator Program** is our high-touch partner model for data, analytics & research providers, sellers and owners who want to **generate more sales into institutional investment firms, without building a full financial sales + deal-ops stack** and without the context of successfully monetizing alternative data to these discerning buyers for over a decade. Jordan Hauer (CEO & Founder of Amass Insights) has been in the alternative data trenches for more than a decade, partnering with dozens of emerging data sources and bringing them to market with hedge funds and institutional investors. ## Selling Data is Hard (what problems we solve) You're sitting on a treasure trove of valuable data, but **selling to hedge funds and asset managers is unlike any other market**: - Cold outreach rarely works (and can backfire) - Investors tend to immediately lump together data providers in the same category - Trials drag on with no decision framework and minimal feedback - Legal, compliance, and DDQ work becomes a bottleneck - The longer sales cycle eats bandwidth you don’t have To add to the complexity, most data providers aren't solely focused on the asset management industry, and therefore, **one person may be simultaneously marketing, selling and managing the accounts for data buyers in various industries** with vastly different needs, goals and relationship networks. Amass Insights is built specifically to solve these issues, perfecting a model that **protects buy-side trust and monetizes your data transparently and repeatably**. ![gray pipe on green grass](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1559510981-10719ce4266a?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDN8fHBpcGVsaW5lfGVufDB8fHx8MTc3Mjc0MjcxOHww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&q=80&w=2000) ## Data Monetization Pipeline (what we actually do) The Data Accelerator Program is our **data monetization execution** layer (not just content, events or resources): we **take the lead in selling your data products to the financial industry**, helping you move from raw/processed data → investor-ready data product → data buyer lead-gen → relationship-building with qualified leads → trials, licenses, support and renewals. This program is designed as a turnkey workflow, largely **done on-your-behalf while keeping you in-the-loop**: - **Evaluation & Profiling**: competitive research, compliance first-pass, use case exploration, early value signals - **Packaging & Positioning**: collateral, documentation, pricing guidance, transformations where needed - **Matching, Nurturing & Selling**: phased contextual outreach to generate qualified leads, intelligence-sharing, trial + license process - **Delivery & Support**: trial logistics, billing support, contract workflows, ongoing coordination ## Partner Expectations (what to expect from us) **Guaranteed (things we control)** - **GTM-ready materials** (data profile, narrative, documentation collection into an intro package) - A defined **targeting and outreach plan** (ICP + buyer personas + timeline & sequencing) - **Trial + licensing workflow** setup (so deals don’t die in ops) - A **regular cadence of reporting, advice and feedback** loops (what buyers said + what we can improve + what changed) **Best-effort (market-dependent outcomes)** - Exact number of meetings, speed to close, and revenue amount - Renewal timing and expansion - Buyer behavior during trials - **Activation of our vast network** on-your-behalf 💡 We intentionally limit partner count and onboard in cohorts to maintain quality and buyer trust. ## Partner Fit (who this is for) We work with a **small, highly-curated & vetted group** of providers at any given time because our reputation with funds depends on quality and fit. Providers that are a good fit for the Data Accelerator Program usually have one or more of the following: - Own a differentiated data, analytics or research product valuable to an institutional investor, but **don't want to build a full financial sales + rev-ops team/stack** - Have blind spots in **distribution to the asset management industry**, and may not have time to build relationships with, qualify and sell to every segment of data buyer prospect - **Clean delivery** (AWS S3 / SFTP / Snowflake / Databricks / API) - Ideally 2–3+ years of **history** (varies by use case) ## Amass Advantages (what makes us different) We are not a marketplace where your dataset “sits and waits.” **We actively orchestrate the data monetization process.** What we bring: - A **structured provider profile** and taxonomy system (how we assess fit and readiness) - A real-world **understanding of how different fund types evaluate and deploy data** (quant, fundamental, multi-strat, etc.) - A **battle-tested workflow** that anticipates the institutional hurdles: discovery, meetings, compliance DDQs, trials, procurement, support, renewals > *If you want a directory listing, you can register for free. If you want a repeatable GTM + deal process, this is it.* ## Reserve an Accelerator Slot (how to not miss out) Due to limited slots available, for a limited time we're offering those that already know they want in to reserve below with a **refundable deposit**. We'll apply it to the setup/onboarding fee after we agree to the partnership. ## Apply to Partner with Us (how to join) We review provider applications on a rolling basis as cohort slots open. There are two ways to start: 1. **Fastest: complete the onboarding form below** (2–3 minutes). 2. Old-school: **if you prefer paperwork** first, email us and we'll send the agreement for review/approval and onboard from there. **To fasttrack your application, please gather:** 1. A brief product overview / one-pager 2. Data dictionary or schema documentation 3. 2–3 rows of sample data (even synthetic is fine) 4. Your current pricing expectations (or constraints) 5. The overall status of your current data sales motions to the asset management industry *[Apply here](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagY6osLJEYH9RtIb/form?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) if the form below isn't loading or for a desktop-friendly version.* ## After you Apply (what happens immediately) [Data Accelerator Program New Partner GuideOnboarding overview for new data providers joining the Data Accelerator Program and partnering with Amass Insights to monetize their data.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/favicon-96x96-ec9756c0-cfd9-4a88-9108-cd8ee0317873.png)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1520208422220-d12a3c588e6c-b3b9968a-520e-412a-be18-3484332ea44a.jpg)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/data-accelerator-program-onboarding/) - We measure & confirm fit + scope. - We align on ICP + use cases + packaging plans + our partnership terms. - We share a spreadsheet with a tailored shortlist of initial targets. - We setup our communications channel, schedule kickoff, our working cadence + materials checklist. Then we move into the onboarding timeline below. ## Program Packages (what you get/give) In each package, Amass asks for: - a modest **setup/onboarding fee to bridge the gap** between our significant upfront efforts to generate interest in your data products and the first data license we close on your behalf, and - a **minority portion of the revenue we generate** of your data products to the investors we're regularly in touch with. | Package | Best for | Setup fee | Revenue share | Included highlights | | ------------ | ---------------------------- | ----------- | ------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Core** | Systematic Data Monetization | **$5,000** | **30%** | Profile + positioning refresh; compliance/DDQ support; trial + license workflow; marketing to buyer network; preferred provider for relevant requests | | **Growth** | Faster Pipeline + More Reps | **$10,000** | **30%** | Everything in Core + stronger prioritization + inclusion in at least one private event (when fit) | | **Velocity** | Derivative & Custom Products | **$19,000** | **30%** (+ **60%** on derivative products) | Everything in Growth + data cleaning, mapping & normalization; derivative products: dashboards, analytics & signals; quality monitoring; deeper marketing assets | 💡 **Final pricing & revenue share can be adjusted based on data provider's maturity and estimated time/value ratio.* ## Why We Can’t Waive the Onboarding Fee One of the most common questions we hear is: **“If our data is especially valuable or exciting, can you waive the onboarding fee?”** The honest answer is no. In fact, the more promising the opportunity, the more time, expertise and relationship equity we typically invest upfront to position it properly. We often do months of work before there is any revenue to share: usually **4–9 months of evaluation, packaging, targeting, introductions, trial management, buyer feedback, compliance coordination and deal follow-up**. The economics of that work simply don’t function on a success-fee-only basis. The onboarding fee helps bridge that gap while keeping us aligned around the much larger goal: generating durable licensing revenue. It also serves as an important readiness filter. Selling data to institutional investors requires preparation, responsiveness and patience. A meaningful upfront commitment helps ensure that our partners are prepared to put in the work alongside us. Finally, the fee allows us to keep the program intentionally small. Without it, we could onboard hundreds of providers, but then we would become another marketplace where datasets sit and wait. We would rather work deeply with a select group and give each partner the attention, expertise and buyer relationships they deserve. **The exact fee may vary based on the provider’s maturity and the scope of work, but the onboarding commitment itself is not something we waive. Great data earns our excitement; the fee enables us to give it the effort required to succeed.** ![A large passenger jet flying over a city](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1732463534785-88250059237c?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDYzfHxwbGFuZSUyMHRha2luZyUyMG9mZnxlbnwwfHx8fDE3NzI3NDI2Mjl8MA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&q=80&w=2000) ## Onboarding Timeline (what to expect) Every dataset is different, but a typical rollout looks like this: **Weeks 1–2: Intake & positioning** - Review documentation, methodology, and sample data - Assess market fit against current buyer demand - Clarify differentiation vs. alternatives and define the initial ICP **Weeks 2–4: Materials & readiness** - Refine one-pager, narrative, and investor-ready documentation - Map use cases to fund types (quant, fundamental, event-driven, etc.) - Prep answers for common objections + procurement hurdles (DDQs/legal/compliance) **Weeks 4–8: Initial outreach + first trials** - Launch outreach to a first cohort of target buyers (fit-dependent) - Manage trial setup, DDQs, and legal/procurement workflows - Establish pipeline reporting cadence + incorporate buyer feedback quickly **Months 2–5: Conversion + expansion** - Negotiate and sign early adopter licenses - Broaden outreach and expand trial cohorts where signal is strongest - Tighten positioning based on what’s actually converting **Ongoing** - Structured trial windows with decision criteria (avoid endless “testing purgatory”) - Monthly reviews: pipeline, buyer feedback, and repositioning opportunities - Optional community/event exposure when it strengthens credibility (not noise) ## Partner Responsibilities (who handles what) | **Amass handles** | **You handle** | | ---------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------- | | Go-to-market positioning & messaging | Data delivery & quality | | Targeting & outreach to qualified buyer personas | Product support & deep dives | | Trial structuring + follow-up process | Pricing approvals | | DDQ/compliance support | Contract license sign-offs | | Commercial workflow + relationship momentum | Ongoing data updates | | Deal-ops coordination (trials → licenses → renewals) | Sharing changes & updates | ## Data Categories in Demand (what funds consistently buy) Demand changes rapidly, but these are consistently active areas: - Consumer spend & behavioral signals (such as transactional or panel-based data) - Macroeconomic indicators (such as labor market intelligence through job postings or esoteric government filings) - Web/app engagement signals (clickstream and app usage) - News/media signals beyond basic sentiment (perception, trust, native-language coverage) - IP/innovation data (patents mapped to public-company hierarchies) - Alternative corporate data (UCC, trademarks, litigation, etc.) ## Our Community & Events (what else moves the needle) Partners get access to curated amplification pathways (events + content) designed to build credibility without turning it into a pitch-fest: - The [Data Market Network (DMN)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/the-data-market-network/): - **[Data Provider Club](https://blog.amassinsights.com/data-provider-club/)**: a community of your peers from complementary providers to competitors - **Data Tool Club** (Coming Soon!): a community of products & resources to increase the value of your own data products - **Investor dinners / premium events**: invitations are curated & fit-dependent and cannot be guaranteed, unless you'd like to [sponsor an event](https://blog.amassinsights.com/sponsor-an-amass-event/). - Thought-leadership opportunities (when credible and additive) ## Guardrails (why this works) We don’t dump a target buyer list. Our business exists because we've been able to closely protect buy-side trust. - Opt-in follow-ups and contextual intros only - Build real relationships (no pitch-fests) - We prioritize long-term repeatability over one-off chaos If it's easier for you: [Book a Call with Jordan ](https://calendly.com/amass-insights/chat-with-jordan-hauer-of-amass-limited-availability?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ## FAQ **Is this the same as the [Data Provider Club](https://blog.amassinsights.com/data-provider-club/)?** No. Data Provider Club = community + shared playbooks. Data Accelerator Program = hands-on execution. **Do I need to be a subscriber/member first?** No, but many partners also keep **Bronze/Silver** for the resource engine. **Do you require exclusivity?** Typically no. You retain freedom to sell independently. We do require standard non-circumvention around deals we originate. **What if my data isn’t fully ready?** We’ll tell you directly. Some providers launch immediately; others benefit from a couple months of prep before going wide. **Can my team be included?** Yes. Team access is common; details are handled in the partner agreement. ## Posts ### Investors for a Better America #1 URL: https://blog.amassinsights.com/invitation-to-investors-for-a-better-america-sept-3/ Last updated: 2026-10-08T19:42:56.000Z Most of what I share centers on helping investors find an informational edge through valuable data and better relationships. So when my friend and fellow data-driven investor, [David Teten](http://teten.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=IBA1), asked me to join the advisory board of **[Investors for a Better America](https://www.investorsforabetteramerica.org/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=IBA1) (IBA), a new initiative bringing investors together for nonpartisan discussion about the civic and societal conditions behind long-term prosperity in America**, I was happy to expand my usual mandate. ## Explore Amass Insights & DMN Through Resources, Events & Subscriptions Subscribe Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. Directed to your profile & needs. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. Members of the Amass Insights or DMN communities are **invited to IBA on Thursday, September 3 in Manhattan** at Fordham Gabelli School of Business's McNally Amphitheatre, 140 W. 62nd Street for a full day of panels, interactive sessions and investor discussions. This inaugural conference features speakers including current and former leaders from **Millennium, Rothschild Asset Management, Harvard Management Company, Goldman Sachs, B Capital Group, First Round Capital, Renaissance Technologies, the District of Columbia Retirement Board, International Finance Corporation, Cantor Fitzgerald and TIAA-CREF**, among others. **Admission is complimentary for principals of family offices, foundations, endowments and other institutional investors with at least $100 million AUM who do not manage outside capital.** [Request an invitation or RSVP here ](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/mediatorsfoundation/2316910?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=IBA1) IBA convenes institutional investors, business leaders, and civic experts for **deliberately nonpartisan** discussions around a fairly straightforward thesis: **a free and fair democracy is foundational to a strong investment climate.** 🇺🇸 IBA believes capitalism depends on some conditions that markets can't manufacture on their own, including: - a representative and accountable democracy with safeguards against corruption and over-centralization, - social trust, - an effective and fiscally responsible government with an independent Federal Reserve, - the ability to recruit great talent globally, and - stable, strong alliances and open, rules-based trade. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2026/08/poster-02-why-attend.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2026/08/poster-03-whos-in-the-room.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2026/08/poster-06-quote-teten.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2026/08/poster-08-program.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2026/08/poster-05-speaker-lupoff.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2026/08/poster-11-sponsors.png) The event is convened by [Mediators Foundation](https://www.mediatorsfoundation.org/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=IBA1), a nonpartisan 501(c)(3). ***If you haven't already applied to join our live community, the Data Market Network:** [***DMN**](http://thedatamarketnetwork.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=IBA1) [Apply for Invitations to More Events ](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagLejdmLekRJ7jfF/form?utm%5Fcontent=IBA1&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=post) ### DMN is live: The Data Market Network URL: https://blog.amassinsights.com/dmn-is-live-the-data-market-network/ Last updated: 2026-04-23T18:46:16.000Z I’ve spent the last decade+ building a high-signal network across buy-side data teams, data providers, and fintech operators. Until now it’s existed informally. **The Data Market Network or [DMN](https://blog.amassinsights.com/the-data-market-network/?utm%5Fcontent=dmnlive&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=post) is me crystallizing it** into a more structured system because the alternative data market is still weirdly inefficient for an industry that runs on information. [The Data Market Network: DMNA Community of professional Investors, Data Providers & FinTechs![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/size/w1200/2026/04/photo-1639322537231-2f206e06af84.jpeg)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/the-data-market-network/?utm%5Fcontent=dmnlive&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=post) [****Apply to Join the DMN**](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagLejdmLekRJ7jfF/form?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) **DMN is curated events, invite-only groups, and shared resources** that cut down time-to-value in data sourcing and monetization. ## What DMN includes - **Events** to discover value: community series, curated virtual sessions, and closed-door dinners - **Clubs** to connect with peers: Data Investor Club + Data Provider Club - **Resources** in constant refinement: shared taxonomies, vetted profiles, workflow maps, diligence templates - **Execution layer** for teams that want the work done: Data Accelerator Program + Data Sourcing Desk ## What to do next **Pick your lane (investor, provider, tool) & I’ll route you:* [DMN Overview ](https://blog.amassinsights.com/the-data-market-network/?utm%5Fcontent=dmnlive&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=post) **If you just want invites to events (no commitment):* [Opt-Into Invitations ](https://blog.amassinsights.com/receive-invitations-to-amass-insights-events/?utm%5Fcontent=dmnlive&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=post) **If you want to join the DMN and the form below isn't loading:* [Apply to Join ](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagKEvwTygnQkeKBV/form?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ## Want to sponsor or speak? We are highly selective in our sponsor and speaker choices. [Sponsor a DMN EventBenefits to sponsoring the Data Market Network: DMN events hosted by Jordan Hauer & Amass Insights![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1544531586-fde5298cdd40?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDMxfHxjb25mZXJlbmNlfGVufDB8fHx8MTc3MjkxODY1OXww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&q=80&w=2000)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/sponsor-an-amass-dmn-event/?utm%5Fcontent=dmnlive&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fformat=post) [****Apply to Sponsor an Event**](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagjkoZFrLCLylzpx/form?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) If you want to speak or present (insight-led, not a pitch): **→** **[Apply to Speak](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/pagy7h1lEF9vdCdZc/form?ref=blog.amassinsights.com)** ### Exploring AI's Shockwave through Data Stocks' Perceived Moats URL: https://blog.amassinsights.com/exploring-ais-shockwave-through-data-stocks-perceived-moats/ Last updated: 2026-02-17T22:34:55.000Z Markets have spent the last couple of weeks repricing a familiar group of public companies, particularly financial and legal information services, like something structural has changed overnight. The headline explanation is simple: **AI is changing how knowledge work gets done.** But that explanation is incomplete and maybe even ["shockingly misguided"](https://www.ft.com/content/da5eef0b-68c0-45ba-946e-68477d0cc103?ref=blog.amassinsights.com). What’s *actually* being repriced is **where value accrues in the information stack**: - Is the profit pool in the **data layer** (rights, provenance, normalization)? - Or in the **workflow layer** (embedded execution, integrations, daily habits)? - Or in the **interface layer** (the “assistant” users actually touch)? The volatility seems to imply the market is wrestling with one key question: > **If agents become the primary UI for research and compliance work, do incumbents remain platforms—or become inputs?** ## Signals from [Alt Data Breakfast #4: The Future of Alt Data + AI](https://blog.amassinsights.com/alternative-data-breakfast-4-the-future-of-alternative-data-ai-on-feb-12-2026-in-nyc/) Last week I hosted a panel discussion with an audience of 70+ data/investing professionals exploring the present and future of AI agents in the alternative data and asset management industries. I explained much of what I've written about here and then solicited the opinions of the crowd on this subject. Somewhat surprisingly (to me, at least) **about half believed the selloff in these public companies was overblown and half thought it was warranted**, despite my biased (towards it being overblown) introduction to the subject. Relatedly, my panelists and I discussed at length the potential shift in data buying/procurement behaviors in this age of AI agents. [Tim Baker's](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-baker-fintech-venturing?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) venture [ViaNexus](https://vianexus.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) and [Freeman Lewin's](https://linkedin.com/in/freemanlewin?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) [Brickroad](https://brickroadapp.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) are both AI-native data providers ready for a world where AI agents autonomously source, buy and consume data under a consumption-based pricing model. I represented the devil's advocate position, in which the larger data buyers would likely want to keep the current yearly data licensing "all-you-can-eat" model. And when posing this debate to the audience, the most suprising (and enlightening?) part of the whole morning was that **two thirds or so thought consumption-based data procurement models would be much more common for hedge funds in the near future**. Anecdotally, I've also been hearing about attempts from these companies to significantlly raise their prices beyond the normal course of business and to lock in longer-term contracts. While interesting, I don't believe we can draw any concrete conclusions from this. It can either be a sign of these companies' monopolistic pricing power or desperation for incremental revenue, or a bit of both. ## Prevailing Wisdom: “AI Disintermediates Incumbents” The dominant narrative has three parts: 1. **Agents reduce the need for traditional terminals and research workflows.** If an assistant can pull from multiple sources and execute tasks, the incumbent UI could lose its role as the “home screen.” 2. **Moat skepticism drives multiple compression.** These businesses historically traded as “quality compounders.” If the moat is questioned (even before fundamentals deteriorate) valuation can reset quickly. 3. **Guidance and tone amplify the move.** When a bellwether hints at slower growth, investors extrapolate “duration risk” across the category. That’s the story most people are telling. Directionally plausible—but not the whole picture. ## What Might Actually be Happening In concentrated selloffs, fundamentals are often only part of the cause. Several under-discussed drivers can create synchronized, exaggerated moves across a cohort: ### 1) Crowding + factor unwinds (the mechanical sell) Many of these names live in “quality / low-vol / defensive growth” buckets. When systematic strategies de-risk, crowded “safe” holdings can sell off together—regardless of company-specific news. ### 2) Options positioning & dealer hedging (the accelerant) When key names break levels into heavy put positioning, dealer hedging can magnify intraday downside. That can turn a normal 2–3% move into 5–9% air pockets. ### 3) Procurement behavior shifts (quiet at first, loud later) Even with stable retention, procurement teams can begin pushing: - **Tool consolidation** - **Flat renewals** - **Outcome-based pricing** These shifts often surface first as **tone** and **guidance framing**, not headline churn. ### 4) Licensing economics uncertainty (tollbooth vs platform) Markets are struggling to price whether incumbents: - Become **toll collectors** (licensing data into many agents), or - Get **commoditized** (agents make “good enough” substitutes viable) The dispersion in outcomes is itself volatility fuel. ## Are Investors Underestimating Defensibility? I believe there’s a strong case investors are underestimating the “industrial capability” moat these firms have built: - **Sourcing rights & exclusivity** (contracts, exchanges, publishers, direct contributors) - **Cleaning / normalization / entity resolution** (the hard part most people ignore) - **Historical linkage across time** (corporate actions, identifiers, mapping) - **Compliance-grade provenance** (auditability, traceability, reproducibility) - **Switching costs** (integrations and downstream dependency) If your workflows are regulated or mission-critical, “pretty answers” don’t win. **Verifiable answers** do. So why the repricing? Because: > **Moat ≠ monetization if the UI changes.** > Even a world-class data moat can produce lower returns if the business shifts from: - **Platform economics** (high-margin workflow + distribution + bundling), to - **Utility economics** (licensed inputs, thinner margins, lower pricing power) ## A Simplified Framework: The 2×2 Data Moat Map To make the debate more concrete, it's useful to map these companies in a simplified two-axis data moat framework (while recognizing the real-world multi-dimensional nature of this): - **Data Moat (Y):** rights, provenance, entity mastery, proprietary coverage - **Workflow Moat (X):** proprietary/specialized software/technology, embedded execution, integrations, daily jobs-to-be-done ![A 2x2 map showing data stocks data moat vs workflow moat](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-11--2026--11_28_19-PM-1.png) ### The Subset of Data Companies We're Mapping I've chosen a subset of 6 publicly traded stocks to illustrate this framework based on those that I perceive to be most embedded in institutional investors' workflows. **Platform Fortress** (top-right: high data / high workflow): - **TRI (Thomson Reuters)** - **LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group / Refinitiv)** **Data Tollbooth** (top-left: high data / moderate workflow): - **SPGI (S&P Global)** - **MCO (Moody’s)** - **MSCI (MSCI)** **Workflow Wedge** (bottom-right: moderate data / high workflow): - **FDS (FactSet)** **Challenged** / Transition (bottom-left): - We've decided not to include any of these as they will likely lose relevance in the near future. **Interpretation**: - *Fortress* names can plausibly keep **workflow + data economics** even as interfaces evolve. - *Tollbooth* names remain essential, but risk shifting toward **licensed-input economics** unless they deepen workflow control. - *Workflow wedge* names must prove the agent “lives inside” their workstation, not above it. ## How to Conclusively Resolve this Debate The fastest way to separate “AI narrative volatility” from “fundamental moat impairment” is to track a small set of theses and KPIs about these companies. ### TRI — Thomson Reuters **Core question:** can TR keep the “trusted answer + execution” loop inside its ecosystem? Watch for: - **Renewal / net retention** language in legal - **AI attach / tiering** (is AI monetized or bundled free?) - Evidence of **workflow execution**, not just chat/search (drafting, filing, matter workflows) - **Packaging shifts** (seat → workflow / matter pricing) Red flags: - “AI included at no incremental cost” - Increasing discounting to protect renewals - Consolidation-driven churn ### LSEG — Refinitiv **Core question:** platform UI vs premium feed in someone else’s agent stack? Watch for: - **Workspace seat trends** \+ renewal tone - **Enterprise feed expansion** even if UI shifts - **Partner economics** (rev share vs flat licensing; channel control) - Narrative emphasis on **real-time differentiation** / “must-have” data Red flags: - Frequent “LLM layer over multiple feeds” anecdotes - More concessions on enterprise pricing ### FDS — FactSet **Core question:** does FactSet become the research OS for agents? Watch for: - **Workstation retention** \+ usage (qualitative is fine) - **AI module adoption** and willingness-to-pay - **Land/expand** acceleration tied to AI-enabled workflows - **Margin mix** (watch services creep from AI customization) Red flags: - Stable retention but deteriorating price uplift - Agent abstraction reducing workstation dependence ### SPGI — S&P Global **Core question:** unified workflow capture vs federation into licensing inputs? Watch for: - **Segment-level guide tone** (where is deceleration showing up?) - Adoption of **AI features inside core products** (beyond search) - **Cross-sell/attach** improvement (AI should increase wallet share if it’s real) - **Pricing power** (discounting / bundling vs premium tiers) Red flags: - Procurement-led simplification - Pricing pressure masked by mix ### MCO — Moody’s **Core question:** does GenAI increase stickiness or get replicated in-house? Watch for: - Momentum in **analytics + research** products - Disclosures on **GenAI adoption** and deal attribution - Emphasis on **explainability/governance** as a differentiator - Changes in renewal concession behavior Red flags: - “One of many sources behind an enterprise agent” positioning - Pricing pressure in analytics ### MSCI — MSCI **Core question:** does AI deepen the methodology moat—or commoditize the interface? Watch for: - **Analytics retention/expansion** (module attach, penetration into process) - Evidence AI features drive **incremental wallet share** - Messaging around **governance + methodology defensibility** - Sensitivity disclosures around index-linked economics (context, not the whole story) Red flags: - Increasing narrative that “risk/factor outputs are interchangeable” inside agent tooling ## The Wildcards Three unknowns will determine who wins this cycle: 1. **Substitution vs augmentation** Do agents reduce seats, or increase usage by lowering friction? 2. **Who owns agent distribution** Incumbents (e.g., ChatGPT), enterprise suites (e.g., Microsoft), or specialist AI-native vendors (e.g. AlphaSense)? 3. **Content/data rights economics** Does licensing become a high-margin tollbooth—or a race to the bottom? Until those resolve, expect volatility to remain clustered and narrative-driven. ## The Moat is Real, it's the Economics that are Shifting The strongest takeaway is subtle: **It's not about whether investors are underestimating the data moat** (although I think they are). But they've certainly **underestimated how quickly monetization can shift when the UI changes**. This is why the best diligence now isn’t only “how unique is the data?” It’s: **“Where does the agent live, and who gets paid when work gets done?”** *For research and discussion purposes only. Not investment advice.* ### Amassed Insights #5: AI in Investing URL: https://blog.amassinsights.com/amassed-insights-5-ai-in-investing/ Last updated: 2026-04-09T06:19:29.000Z ## Increasing Adoption of AI within Investing As I was curating the most impactful news to include in this edition covering the past 6 weeks of the alternative data industry and reflecting back on my last Alternative Data Breakfast event, it became clear what the theme needed to be: that "Wall Street is moving out of the pilot phase of AI into live deployments" ([credit to Matt Robinson](https://www.ai-street.co/p/claude-chatgpt-compete-for-wall-street-4615?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5), who solely focuses on this topic in his blog, [AI Street](https://www.ai-street.co/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5)). As you may notice in the new provider section below, almost every new data vendor we add to our [industry-leading directory](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) employs generative AI models to some extent. Almost every data-driven hedge fund I've talked to has been testing and tinkering with generative AI models for at least the past year or two and has begun to find evidence of efficiency gains for narrow use cases (for now). The most common use cases I've seen include automating the mundane pieces of investment research such as synthesizing multiple data sources into a coherent investment memo or generating documentation and code to quickly assess and analyze a new data source. This has led many to expand the scope of their AI exploration and collaborate more closely with the hyperscalers for mutual benefit. Clearly if you're still burying your head in the sand and ignoring integrating LLMs into various aspects of your investment process, you're going to be left behind. The most obvious examples of the potential for using AI in improving an investor's workflows come directly from some of the largest AI companies. Their playbooks have started to converge: build the best/biggest general-purpose LLMs, partner with best-in-breed data providers and data tools to ground the models in real-world data & their clients' proprietary data, and tune the models and the interface for investors' unique use cases and workflows. Perplexity was first to market with a model purpose-built for the finance space, [Perplexity Finance](https://www.perplexity.ai/finance?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5), in which they partnered with Financial Modeling Prep for general financial market data, Unusual Whales for options data, Quartr for live transcripts, and Fiscal.ai for revenue and EPS data: - [Financial Modeling Prep](https://financialmodelingprep.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/rec8h7qIWmr7Vhfgk?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5)) - *Main Data Category*: [Financial Market Data](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=36&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) - *Brief*: Provides access to stock market information (news, currencies and stock prices). - [Unusual Whales](https://unusualwhales.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recYKJMkx6aS6eK19?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5)) - *Main Data Category*: [Market Trades or Transactions](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=261&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) - *Brief*: Provides alerts on stock and options flow movements. - [Quartr](https://quartr.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/rec1yGQtPWTerNsIQ?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5)) - *Main Data Category*: [Filing Data](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=110&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) - *Brief*: Gives investors access to company information – including presentations and earnings calls. - [Fiscal.ai](https://fiscal.ai/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recNB8NaZlO5MK5rT?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5)) - *Main Data Category*: [Financial Data-Driven Investment Research](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=65&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) - *Brief*: An AI-powered investment research platform for long-term retail investors that generates answers to questions about public companies and investors. Anthropic's Claude just kicked the door in with the announcement of their [Claude for Financial Services](https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-for-financial-services?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) product. Is this AI’s Goldman Sachs moment? You can see more details how the product can be used in the video below, but they've announced significant collaborations with some of the largest asset managers including Norges Bank (NBIM), Bridgewater, DE Shaw, AIG, and Commonwealth Bank. And I came across [a detailed implementation guide for Claude Financial Services](https://www.cursor-ide.com/blog/claude-financial-services-implementation-guide?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) complete with an ROI analysis and a comparison to the competition. Natively within this product, they've integrated the following data providers: - [FactSet](https://www.factset.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recwVRQC9S5COIfXc?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5)) - *Main Data Category*: [Financial Market Data](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=36&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) - *Brief*: Offers risk analytics tools and real time data feeds for institutional investors. - [Morningstar](https://www.morningstar.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/reccpBujxFuxi8nQr&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5)) - *Main Data Category*: [Investment Research](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=99&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) - *Brief*: Provides data and research insights on investment offerings, including managed investment products, publicly listed companies, private capital markets, and real-time global market data. - [S&P Global Market Intelligence](https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/rec5DIjw7opxqagRX&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5)) - *Main Data Category*: [Financial Market Data](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=36&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) - *Brief*: Integrates financial and industry data, research, and news. - [PitchBook](https://www.pitchbook.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/rec3nRP0MnvfRSuo7?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5)) - *Main Data Category*: [Company Information](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=89&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) - *Brief*: Data on investors, funds, LPs and service providers involved in M&A, PE and VC transactions. - [Daloopa](https://www.daloopa.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recblLTEeQhNn5cAh?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5)) - *Main Data Category*: [Filing Data](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=110&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) - *Brief*: Extracts and organizes data from millions of financial reports, investor presentations, and supplemental data files. And finally, [OpenAI seems to want to compete with Anthropic](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jimfalbe%5Floom-free-screen-video-recording-software-activity-7353459828880486403--igd?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5&rcm=ACoAAACibXQB7DuZFwqLMNT6CxDyVAkiuN%5FFdN4) in every way possible, and Daloopa announced their data is now integrated into ChatGPT as well. As you'll see in most of the industry updates highlighted below, AI is driving a lot of the innovation and also causing a lot of headaches with regards to compliance concerns. It's still very unclear what should and shouldn't be allowed to be integrated into an LLM's model weights, particularly regarding copyrighted data available on the open web, so [as I've mentioned before](https://blog.amassinsights.com/amassed-insights-3-legai-compliance/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5), highly regulated firms like hedge funds need to be aware of the risks and potential consequences. ### AI-Related News & Research - [Bridgewater Launches AI-Driven $2 Billion Fund](https://www.ai-street.co/p/bridgewater-launches-aidriven-2-billion-fund?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Matt / AI Street - [LLMs are making alternative datasets ‘fuzzy’](https://www.waterstechnology.com/data-management/7952517/llms-are-making-alternative-datasets-%E2%80%98fuzzy%E2%80%99?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by WatersTechnology - [AI for Hedge Funds Tracker](https://magis.substack.com/p/ai-for-hedge-funds-tracker?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Alex Izydorczyk - [His Complete List tracking AI Startups for Hedge Fund Investors](https://alexizydorczyk.com/ai-for-hedge-funds.html?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) - [GenAI for Hedge Funds Startups](https://magis.substack.com/p/genai-for-hedge-funds-startups?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Alex Izydorczyk - [Top AI Tools for Financial Research](https://www.alpha-sense.com/blog/trends/ai-tools-for-financial-research/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Nicole Sheynin - Artificial intelligence has transformed financial research — raising the bar for its speed, effectiveness, and accuracy. - [The LLM Quant Revolution: From ChatGPT to Wall Street](https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract%5Fid=5054066&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by William Mann > "This paper analyzes the application of Large Language Models (LLMs) in quantitative finance, focusing on: > > - Current state of LLM technology in financial applications > - Comparative analysis of leading models. Implementation frameworks for production systems. > - Risk management and quality control considerations. > **Key Findings:** > > - Multi-model approaches outperform single-model solutions. > - Production implementation requires robust quality controls. > - Model selection should be task-specific within the investment process." - [Age of AI: The latest on artificial intelligence in hedge fund operations](https://www.hedgeweek.com/age-of-ai/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Hedgeweek - **Q2 Hedge Fund Manager Survey** - Fund types included in the survey: - Mostly North American & European funds. - Majority were smaller funds. - Wide swath of flagship strategies, with the most common being equity long/short, digital assets and multi-strat. - Mostly discretionary, with a skew towards traditional as apposed to tech-savvy styles. - Main takeaways: - North American funds are most advanced with AI. - AI has demonstrated a worthwhile ROI. - Half build solely in-house and half use vendors. A common, successful paradigm is customizing a model in house while leveraging third-party LLM models. - Main use case is operational efficiency, but can also be used to reduce behavioural bias. - Main road blocks are ease of use/integration, clear use cases and affordability. - Unsuprisingly, smaller funds are more nimble and able to adopt AI more readily. Larger funds are taking a more targeted, methodical approach. - Equity long/short strategies are the least likely to have implemented AI, while managed futures are the most, followed by crypto, macro and multi-strat. - [Ep. 13 | Artificial Intelligence in the Financial Space](https://shows.acast.com/the-hedgineer-podcast/episodes/66b113e55da099b7d209c850?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Hedgineer Technologies - *My Take:* This podcast was published about a year ago, but Michael Watson is one of the most enlightened people on the subject of integrating the efficiency gains of generative AI into a hedge fund. - *Summary:* Just about everything in the world of finance is data. It’s only a matter of time that the early adopters and educated users of AI will outrace their competitors to the top. - In Episode 13 of the Hedgineer podcast, host Michael Watson interviews Rob Krzyzanowski, an expert in AI and machine learning with experience at notable firms like Avant, Spring Labs, and Citadel - and also a partner at Hedgineer. - Rob offers his best-in-class view on the value of AI, and specifically, how it translates into platforms that can produce tangible results for hedge funds. We also get a simplified value proposition perspective for large language models, and how they're fundamentally changing the way funds operate. - The conversation also provides a forward-looking view on balancing AI advancements and their application to: - risk management - stock classification - operating efficiencies - cost reductions ## Sign Up to Amass Insights Finding Valuable Data for You & Monetizing your Data Subscribe Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. Strictly valuable insights, if and when you want them. ## Data-Related Legal & Compliance News - [Reddit Sues Anthropic, Accusing It of Illegally Using Data From Its Site](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/04/technology/reddit-anthropic-lawsuit-data.html?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by The New York Times - In its lawsuit, Reddit said Anthropic had also declined to enter into a licensing agreement for data and had unjustly enriched itself at Reddit’s expense. - [Disney, NBCU sue Midjourney over copyright infringement](https://www.axios.com/2025/06/11/disney-nbcu-midjourney-copyright?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Sara Fischer - It's the first legal action from major Hollywood studios against a generative AI company. - [📉 The Case That Won’t Go Away: What Yipit v. M Science Means for Jefferies](https://casewatcher.substack.com/p/the-case-that-wont-go-away-what-yipit?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Case Watcher - *My Take:* M Science v. Yipit might be actually go to trial! I can't imagine what the ultimate upside could be for either firm in continuing to air their dirty laundry in the courts and spend inordinate amounts on their lawyers...Maybe it's time to consider an alternative resolution? ![](https://media.tenor.com/RTCY7j6CtiwAAAAC/tyrion-lannister-game-of-thrones.gif) - [YipitData v. Marrale, M Science: The First Rat Jumps Ship](https://casewatcher.substack.com/p/yipt-v-marrale-m-science-the-first?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Case Watcher - *My Take:* Alexander Pinsky tried to jump ship by implicating M Science's CEO Mike Marrale as the mastermind behind the conspiracy against Yipit, his former employer, and M Science's direct competitor. It seems the joint defense agreement is fracturing, with Pinsky and another Yipit defector, Zach Emmett, signaling different priorities than M Science and Marrale. This is shaping up as a potential train wreck for M Science and Jefferies, it's parent company. - [Hedge Fund Titan Millennium Faces Renewed Scrutiny Over Trade-Secrets Allegations](https://casewatcher.substack.com/p/hedge-fund-titan-millennium-faces?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Case Watcher - *My Take:* This case may rewrite the hedge fund talent-poaching playbook. One thing's already clear: don't take anything tangible, besides your experience and intellect, when moving from one fund to another. - [Trump Taps Palantir to Compile Data on Americans](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/technology/trump-palantir-data-americans.html?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Sheera Frenkel - The Trump administration has expanded Palantir’s work with the government, spreading the company’s technology — which could easily merge data on Americans — throughout agencies. - [The ‘16 billion password breach’ story is a farce](https://cyberscoop.com/colossal-data-breach-16-billion-credentials-no-evidence-media-exaggeration/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Matt Kapko > "These massive dumps have been announced for years, and they are always a recycled pile of credentials with a few new ones sprinkled in" [UBS reports a data leak after a cyber attack on a provider | CNN BusinessSwiss banks UBS and Pictet said Wednesday that they had suffered a data leak due to a cyber attack on a provider in Switzerland, which did not compromise client information, although a report said thousands of UBS workers’ data was affected.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon-5.png)CNNReuters![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/gettyimages-1248855120-1.jpg)](https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/18/business/ubs-data-leak-cyber-attack-intl?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ## Data Being Requested *If this request reasonably matches with a data product you represent or are aware of, [please respond](mailto:jordan@amassinsights.com).* ### Alternative Data Sources Generally of Interest to Quant Funds - Broad coverage of publicly traded companies (usually over 200-300 tickers in a dataset) - Entities cleaned and mapped to identifiers, such as tickers - Significant history (preferably 5+ years) - Substantial historical data included in the trial - Minimal lag and frequent updates - Point-in-time data - Reliable delivery infrastructure - **Data Categories of Interest** (non-exhaustive): News, Financial Market, Jobs, Transactional, Geospatial/Location, Unstructured (Entities & Open Text), Events, Risk, Government **If you'd like us to source data that fulfills your unique requirements:** [Submit Your Data Requests & Preferences](https://airtable.com/apprCJnlvYlNUELOF/pag0Z8LkxmD6Mglu6/form?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ## [Data Providers](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) & Products *If any of the following data providers piques your interest for any reason, [respond](mailto:jordan@amassinsights.com) and I'll share additional materials & directly introduce you, if necessary.* ### New Data Providers - [Atreides](https://atreides.io/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recI7LDYWNyqlkjzw?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5)) - *Main Data Category*: [Location - Consumers & IoT](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=92&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) - *Brief*: Provides fused geospatial and sensor data from land, sea, air, cyber, and space domains to detect behavioral patterns, entity relationships, and anomalies for strategic and operational analysis. - [Canary Data](https://www.canary-data.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recxVYbaveRp1mvGd?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5)) - *Main Data Category*: [Financial Data-Driven Investment Research](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=65&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) - *Brief*: Specializing in short-selling data points and workflow. - [Benjamin AI](https://www.benjaminai.co/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/rec5rMK6kNEmWUcDm?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5)) - *Main Data Category*: [Financial Data-Driven Investment Research](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=65&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) - *Brief*: Platform that helps users research stocks, build and test investment strategies, and manage portfolios without needing to write code. - [edmundSEC](https://www.edmundsec.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recOCv35KODaRv12E?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5)) - *Main Data Category*: [Filing Data](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=110&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) - *Brief*: Offers access to SEC filings, earnings call transcripts, and financial tables. - [EDGEtimates](https://edgetimates.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recTNbUuFxPBh1MSf?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5)) - *Main Data Category*: [Alternative Data-Driven Investment Research](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=109&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) - *Brief*: Provides real-time company KPI forecasts generated from alternative data sources such as transaction records, web traffic, app usage, and digital signals. - [Captide](https://www.captide.ai/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recdKuuxszGBezbef?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5)) - *Main Data Category*: [Filing Data](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=110&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) - *Brief*: Provides structured data and analytics extracted from corporate disclosures, such as 10-Ks, 8-Ks, earnings calls, and proxy filings, enabling the generation of real-time insights, comparison of company fundamentals, and streamlining of equity research. - [Hutong Research](https://hutongresearch.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recdCpqQW2xr28LWR?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5)) - *Main Data Category*: [Investment Research](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=99&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) - *Brief*: Provides qualitative and thematic datasets on China’s political strategy, economic policy, US-China relations, and market dynamics, based on in-country analysis. ### Partnerships + New or Updated Data Products - Carbon Arc's updated Platform 2.0 automatically generating insights from alternative datasets by leveraging a proprietary knowledge graph and generative AI: - [S&P Global Market Intelligence Unveils GenAI-Powered Enhancements to Capital IQ Pro Platform](https://www.integrity-research.com/sp-global-market-intelligence-unveils-genai-powered-enhancements-to-capital-iq-pro-platform/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Michael Mayhew - S&P Global Market Intelligence recently announced a series of GenAI-powered enhancements to its Capital IQ Pro platform, alongside expanded data coverage in the private markets and energy transition sectors. S&P Global’s recent product updates elevate the platform's Document Intelligence and charting capabilities, designed to empower users with advanced tools for strategic decision-making. - [Agentic AI comes to Bloomberg Terminal via Anthropic protocol](https://www.waterstechnology.com/emerging-technologies/7952551/agentic-ai-comes-to-bloomberg-terminal-via-anthropic-protocol?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by WatersTechnology - [Cloudflare rolls out ‘pay-per-crawl’ feature to constrain AI’s limitless hunger for data ](https://cyberscoop.com/cloudflare-ai-web-crawlers-pay-per-crawl-websites-data/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by djohnson - The move is the result of customer feedback, since they neither wanted to grant AI web crawlers unrestricted access to their data nor block the practice entirely. - [Deep Lookup by Bright Data - Launch Event](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wd42CMG6Hfk&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Bright Data - [Meet Hatched IQ](https://www.hatchedanalytics.com/meet-hatched-iq/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Hatched Analytics - Their report provides accurate predictions for Mercari’s Japan Marketplace GMV, and US Marketplace GMV KPIs, boasting a 6Q MAPE of just 1% and 2.1% respectively. - [Bloomberg Launches Company-Level Geopolitical Risk Scores Quantifying Country Risk, Built with Seerist Threat Intelligence](https://www.bloomberg.com/company/press/bloomberg-launches-company-level-geopolitical-risk-scores-quantifying-country-risk-built-with-seerist-threat-intelligence/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Bloomberg - Bloomberg launches geopolitical country-of-risk scores for 7 million companies built with Seerist’s intelligence revealing 29 political, operational, security, cyber or maritime country-level threats impacting portfolios. - [Announcing the New Enigma Platform, Re-Architected for Programmatic Intelligence](https://www.enigma.com/resources/blog/announcing-the-new-enigma-platform-re-architected-for-programmatic-intelligence?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Enigma Technologies - [LSEG officially sunsets Eikon](https://www.waterstechnology.com/trading-tech/7952541/lseg-officially-sunsets-eikon?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by WatersTechnology - [Exabel Launches Hierarchical Modeling to Improve Company KPI Forecasting with Alternative Data](https://www.exabel.com/blog/exabel-launches-hierarchical-modeling/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Hugh - Exabel has introduced hierarchical modeling — a major upgrade to their KPI forecasting suite — designed to give buy-side investors more accurate, consistent, and insightful predictions using alternative data, including the ability to model profitability metrics. - [INRIX Partners with Maiden Century to Bring Connected Vehicle Data to Institutional Investors](https://inrix.com/blog/inrix-partners-with-maiden-century-to-bring-connected-vehicle-data-to-institutional-investors/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Ashley Babani - [Acqwired Emerges from Stealth with Operating System for Private Equity Deal Sourcing](https://www.acqwired.com/post/acqwired-emerges-from-stealth-with-operating-system-for-private-equity-deal-sourcing?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Acqwired ### M&A - [Salesforce Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Informatica](https://www.informatica.com/about-us/news/news-releases/2025/05/20250527-salesforce-signs-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-informatica.html?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Informatica - *My Take:* Salesforce now owns Slack, Informatica, Tableau, and Mulesoft. These properties cover all the bases in the AI and data stack, so when will they all be merged together into a coherent data product stack? - [Stocktwits Acquires AI Startup Thematic to Power Social Investment Research in the AI Era](https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/business/others/stocktwits-acquires-ai-startup-thematic/ch8KVxsR5pd?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Stocktwits > "The enhanced platform will seamlessly integrate AI into all aspects of its user journey, including profiles, robust search capabilities, smart screeners and watchlists, recommended trade ideas, and stream summaries. The AI will wrap Stocktwits’ proprietary data to deliver tangible, actionable insights that cut through market noise and surface personalized ideas and analytics for each user exactly when they need them. Based on this new foundation, Stocktwits aims to redefine the future of investing by offering AI-powered, personalized agents that deliver timely insights to investors of all types and skill levels... > Stocktwits will release its new AI tools beginning in Q4 2025, which will also include an institutional-quality index builder with backtesting capabilities, democratizing access to portfolio-building tools that were previously only available to institutional investors." - [LightBox Acquires UrbanFootprint, Expanding Market-Leading Location Intelligence with Climate, Infrastructure & Demographic Data](https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20250624ny17561/lightbox-acquires-urbanfootprint-expanding-market-leading-location-intelligence-with-climate-infrastructure-demographic-data?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Morningstar - [HG Insights Acquires TrustRadius to Revolutionize B2B Revenue Growth Intelligence](https://hginsights.com/blog/hg-insights-acquires-trustradius?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by HG Insights - HG Insights has acquired TrustRadius to combine market-leading technographics with trusted peer reviews—empowering go-to-market teams with unmatched buyer intelligence and intent signals. - [Envestnet’s Sale of Yodlee to STG: A Strategic Shift in Wealthtech](https://www.integrity-research.com/envestnets-sale-of-yodlee-to-stg-a-strategic-shift-in-wealthtech/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Michael Mayhew - In a significant move within the financial technology sector, last week Envestnet, Inc., a leading wealth management technology provider, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its open finance and data analytics subsidiary, Yodlee, Inc., to STG, a private equity firm specializing in software, data, and analytics companies. - [Oxford Economics Acquires Alpine Macro, Montreal-based Global Investment Research Firm](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/06/25/3104829/0/en/Oxford-Economics-Acquires-Alpine-Macro-Montreal-based-Global-Investment-Research-Firm.html?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Oxford Economics - Oxford Economics, the leading independent global forecasting and economics consultancy, has acquired a majority stake in Montreal's Alpine Macro. - [SPINS acquires Datasembly to deliver unmatched pricing and promotional intelligence for CPG brands & retailers](https://www.spins.com/press/spins-acquires-datasembly-to-deliver-unmatched-pricing-and-promotional-intelligence-for-cpg-brands-retailers/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by SPINS - SPINS, the leading provider of data and analytics for the wellness-focused CPG industry, has acquired Datasembly, an industry pioneer in real-time, hyperlocal pricing and promotion intelligence. The acquisition creates the industry's most complete, transparent, and timely view of product pricing, promotion, assortment, and performance across the CPG landscape, empowering brands and retailers with mission-critical insights to operate, innovate, and grow. - [Slingshot Insights Acquires Noble Insights, Expanding Its Expert Network Platform to All Sectors](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250610121013/en/Slingshot-Insights-Acquires-Noble-Insights-Expanding-Its-Expert-Network-Platform-to-All-Sectors?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Business Wire - Slingshot Insights, a leading expert network and investment research platform, announced its acquisition of Noble Insights, a global expert network. - [Sensor Tower acquires Playliner to expand mobile games data](https://venturebeat.com/games/sensor-tower-acquires-playliner-to-expand-mobile-games-data/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Rachel Kaser - Sensor Tower announced it has acquired Playliner, which will expand its coverage of mobile gaming data to include Live Ops. - [Feedzai Acquires Demyst: Data Orchestration for Fraud Prevention](https://www.feedzai.com/pressrelease/feedzai-acquires-demyst-zonic/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Feedzai - Feedzai acquires Demyst, merging data orchestration & AI for stronger fraud prevention. Enhance customer onboarding & get real-time insights. ### Funding - [AgentSmyth Secures $8.7 Million Seed Round to Revolutionize AI-Driven Trading & Investing](https://www.integrity-research.com/agentsmyth-secures-8-7-million-seed-round-to-revolutionize-ai-driven-trading-investing/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Michael Mayhew - AgentSmyth, a New York City-based provider of an autonomous agent platform that delivers institutional-grade market intelligence through five specialized AI agents, announced a successful $8.7 million seed funding round, co-led by FinTech Collective and Thomson Reuters Ventures, with participation from BNY. - [FinChat Rebrands to Fiscal.ai, Raises $10M Series A](https://www.integrity-research.com/finchat-rebrands-to-fiscal-ai-raises-10m-series-a/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Michael Mayhew - AI-driven investment research platform FinChat recently completed a $10 million USD Series A funding round led by Portage with continued support from Social Leverage, and simultaneously announced its rebrand to Fiscal.ai. FinChat’s recent $10 mln capital raise brings the firm’s total funding to $13 million comprised of a $1.5 mln seed financing. - [Harvey raises $300 million at $5 billion valuation to be legal AI for lawyers worldwide](https://fortune.com/2025/06/23/harvey-raises-300-million-at-5-billion-valuation-to-be-legal-ai-for-lawyers-worldwide/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Alexandra Sternlicht - [Aiera Secures $25 Million in Series B Funding, Led by Wall Street Giants and Microsoft Partnership](https://www.integrity-research.com/aiera-secures-25-million-in-series-b-funding-led-by-wall-street-giants-and-microsoft-partnership/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Michael Mayhew - Aiera, a New York-based provider of generative AI event solutions for global financial professionals, announced the successful closing of a $25 million Series B funding round, establishing a consortium of ten of Wall Street’s largest investment banks and research providers, including global expert network firm, Third Bridge. - [Windfall Secures $65 Million in Funding from Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital](https://www.windfall.com/company/news/windfall-secures-65-million-in-funding-from-morgan-stanley-expansion-capital?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Windfall Newsroom - Windfall's recent $65M in funding from Morgan Stanley underscores its impressive growth, data quality and breadth, and its commitment to helping organizations implement data-driven and AI solutions. - [Investment in Quant Insight by 7Ridge's Ecosystem Impact Fun](https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/deals/investment-in-quant-insight-by-7ridge?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by BDO - [BondCliQ Secures Lead Investment from FactSet](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250714870953/en/BondCliQ-Secures-Lead-Investment-from-FactSet?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Business Wire ### [16 Data Providers Featured](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/shrwKysY1f7bXk9IV?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) ## [Recent News](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/news?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5), Blogs & Podcasts ### [70 Featured Articles](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/shrBENuimEniKcDEC?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5), including: [2,376 Alternative Data News, Blogs, Podcasts & Video FeedsA comprehensive database of the RSS feeds we’re following across the data & investing industries that collectively publish 130,000+ stories per month![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/favicon-96x96-9.png)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1573812195421-50a396d17893-1)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/alternative-data-news-blogs-podcasts-video-feeds/) - [227 Sources of Alternative Data Content](https://blog.amassinsights.com/alt-data-industry-rss-feeds/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Jordan Hauer - The news, blog, podcast, and video feeds we pay the most attention to within the data or investing industries. - [Alternative Data Weekly #245](https://farrall.substack.com/p/alternative-data-weekly-245?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by John Farrall - Theme: Clean Your House Before Inviting the Robots In - [Framing the Solution: Tracking the Real Impact of Tariffs with Alternative Data (Part I)](https://thedatascore.substack.com/p/framing-the-solution-tracking-the?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Jason DeRise - A framework for data-driven investing that monitors tariff effects from supply chains to pricing and consumer trends before company results reflect the change. - [Framing the Solution: Tracking the Real Impact of Tariffs with Alternative Data (Part II)](https://thedatascore.substack.com/p/framing-the-solution-tracking-the-3b5?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Jason DeRise > "**Seven-Step Framework for Tracking Tariff Impacts** > > 1. **Monitor Tariffs and Exposure** (Part I) > Track policy announcements and effective dates using official government data and understand corporate exposure. > 2. **Supply Chain Response** (Part I) > Use AIS shipping data, bill-of-lading records, and port analytics to detect sourcing shifts and import behavior. > 3. **Logistics Tightness** (Part I) > Monitor freight volumes, rail activity, and manufacturing job postings for signs of stress or adaptation. > 4. **Wholesale/Distributor Signals** (Part II) > Analyze inventory levels, delivery timelines, and SKU4 availability from online sources and B2B platforms. > 5. **Retailer Adjustment** (Part II) > Track real-time price changes, discounting patterns, and SKU churn to identify margin pressure and cost pass-through. > 6. **Consumer Reaction** (Part II) > Use transaction data, price sensitivity models, and substitution patterns to assess spending behavior. > 7. **Company Results as a Signpost** (Part II) > Apply NLP5 to earnings calls and investor communications to surface tariff exposure, strategic shifts, and risk language." - [Giuseppe Paleologo on Quant Investing at Multi-Strat Hedge Funds](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-21/giuseppe-paleologo-on-quant-investing-at-multi-strat-hedge-funds?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Tracy Alloway - *My Take:* A good overview of how basic quantitative hedge fund investing works. You can also find [his book on this subject on Amazon](https://a.co/d/c5MBbx8?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5). - [Hedge fund Millennium valued at $14bn in minority stake sale talks](https://www.ft.com/content/79724d42-aeb7-46a6-9b02-e8d35b26685c?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Financial Times - Izzy Englander’s group working with Petershill Partners as it opens up to external investors for the first time. - [Two-Minutes Ahead of the Future](https://thedatascore.substack.com/p/two-minutes-ahead-of-the-future?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Jason DeRise - An odd night in a Boston hotel bar watching the Knicks-Pacers game becomes a parable about data, confidence, and the danger of being early. - *My Take:* I will consume any content that mixes my beloved Knicks and alternative data...this might be the only article I've seen do that successfully. - [The Quantbot Episode](https://shows.acast.com/the-alternative-data-podcast/episodes/the-quantbot-episode?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by The Alternative Data Podcast - A conversation with Paul White, CEO and co-founder of Quantbot, a quantitative hedge fund, talking about the challenges of launching a new hedge fund in 2009 and how they would be different now, and where he sees the opportunities and risks in today’s environment. [Data Co-ops as an Alternative to the Centralized Digital Economy - Project LibertyProject Liberty Institute launched a new report: “Laying the Groundwork for a Scalable Alternative to the Centralized Digital Economy.”![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/favicon-6.png)Project LibertyClaire Kivior![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/cover-blog-post-1.png)](https://www.projectliberty.io/news/data-coops-as-alternative-to-centralized-digital-economy/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ## [23 Events Featured](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/shrcrMRN5v7xX1ZXC?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) ### 17 Upcoming Events, including: - Quirk's Media's [The Quirks Event New York 2025](https://thequirksevent.com/new-york-2025/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) starts on Jul 23, 2025 in New York. - Amass Insights's [Alternative Data Happy Hour in NYC #28](https://airtable.com/apprCJnlvYlNUELOF/shrQ00FN1Qox7uKK9?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) starts on Jul 24, 2025 in New York. - Already have 107 RSVPs for this middle-of-the-summer happy hour! [Receive Invites to Amass Events](https://airtable.com/apprCJnlvYlNUELOF/shrQ00FN1Qox7uKK9?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) - [World Finance Conference 2025](https://www.world-finance-conference.com/conference.php?id=30&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) starts on Jul 28, 2025 in Malta. - Bloomberg Live's [Sustainable Business Summit Singapore 2025](https://events.bloomberglive.com/sustainable-business-summit-singapore2025?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) starts on Jul 30, 2025 in Singapore. - Infopro Digital's [Risk Live Australia 2025](https://australia.risklive.net/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) starts on Aug 4, 2025 in Melbourne. - Fund Business's [10th Annual Investment Data & Technology Summit](https://www.fundbusiness.com.au/10th-investment-data-technology-summit/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) starts on Aug 25, 2025 in Sydney. - Two big asset management events in Australia in the same month?! This would've been a great excuse for me to go back down under again, but there's too much going on here in NYC! - Fitch Learning, CQF Institute's [AI and Machine Learning in Quant Finance Conference 2025](https://qiconference.com/machine-learning?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) starts on Sep 17, 2025 online. - A free online conference for CQF members, featuring 8 talks about the practical applications of machine learning and AI in finance. - Eagle Alpha's [Alternative Data Conference New York 2025](https://eaglealpha.com/2024/04/27/alternative-data-conference-september-2025?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) starts on Sep 17, 2025 in New York. - Neudata's [Traditional and Market Data Summit 2025](https://www.neudata.co/events/traditional-and-market-data-summit-2025?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) starts on Sep 18, 2025 in London. - Cornell University's [Financial Engineering Manhattan Future of Finance & Ai Conference 2025](https://www.rebellionresearch.com/cornell-financial-engineering-manhattan-2025-future-of-finance-ai-conference?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) starts on Sep 19, 2025 in New York. - [Amass Insights To Sponsor Cornell Financial Engineering's Future of Finance 2025 Conference](https://www.rebellionresearch.com/amass-insights-to-sponsor-cornell-financial-engineerings-future-of-finance-2025-conference?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Rebellion Research - I'll be there as we're sponsoring, excited to hear from so many big names in the quant investing space at my alma-mater. ### 6 Recent Events of Interest, including: - Barclays' [Data Science Research Conference](https://events.barclays.com/website/85095/home/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) happened on Jul 15, 2025 in New York. - WatersTechnology's [Waters Rankings 2025](https://events.waterstechnology.com/waters-rankings?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) happened on Jul 11, 2025\. - [All the winners and why they won](https://www.waterstechnology.com/awards-rankings/7952557/waters-rankings-2025-all-the-winners-and-why-they-won?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) - *My Take:* A little sad not to see any alternative data vendors outside of the big boys bring home awards. - Amass Insights & Lowenstein Sandler's [Alternative Data Breakfast Series #2: The Impact of AI on Institutional Investing](https://my.lowenstein.com/12/5972/compose-email/fwd-invitation.asp?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) happened on Jun 10, 2025 in New York. - My expert panelists and I tackled maybe the most timely and buzzy topic in the asset management industry: how AI is transforming investing, particularly in the front office. - Along with Lowenstein Sandler LLP & Boris Liberman, I co-hosted the second installment of our Alternative Data Breakfast Series where we explored the past, present and potential future of using AI within hedge funds & alternative data. Some takeaways from each of our panelists: - Richard Rothenberg was the only academic on the panel (as well as being a practitioner founding Global AI) and educated the crowd about the origins of AI going back several decades, when it was usually referred to as machine learning or natural language processing. Him and I had a friendly disagreement on the potential for using synthetic data in augmenting smaller sample sizes in the future. - Michael Watson described how his company Hedgineer rapidly spins up full data infrastructures for new or emerging hedge funds including really clean, reconciled data linking together a security master, entity master and position master. He championed the revolutionary, newly-released Claude Code product and its countless use cases, such as automatically building comprehensive data documentation from previously unknown alternative datasets. - Evan Reich delved into how he leverages AI to increase efficiency when "buying all the things" for Verition Fund Management LLC. He leverages LLMs to automate some of the steps in repeatable data sourcing workflows. - Boris Liberman has been working with both asset managers and data providers to update their licenses and policies to reflect the new concerns that arise from employing generative AI. - And I explained how I've built a digital personal/executive assistant that automates and enhances labor-intensive parts of my daily work. Some tools and use cases I mentioned: Howie for scheduling, Zapier for linking together everything including meeting prep, Granola for taking meeting notes, and ChatGPT for content editing. - Thanks to everyone who joined and special thanks to my panelists! Let me know if you'd like the invite to the next one. - BattleFin's [BattleFin Discovery Day New York 2025](https://www.battlefin.com/events/new-york-2025?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) happened on Jun 10, 2025 in New York. - [Top Questions: BattleFin Discovery Day New York, 2025](https://thedatascore.substack.com/p/top-questions-battlefin-discovery-bd9?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) by Jason DeRise - Technological innovations like generative AI & public policy shifts like Trump #47 were key points in our fireside chat about the latest guidance and best practices for alternative data onboarding & due diligence. At BattleFin last month, Boris Liberman, George Danenhauer and I discussed a number of topics that should be on the radar of the legal and compliance officers at both alternative data providers and buyers, such as: - recent federal de-regulatory efforts leading to a continuation of state data laws, most recently Delaware and New Jersey, and the first state AI legislation in Texas - best practices for hedge funds when integrating AI into their investment processes, including recordkeeping, explainability, AI-specific policies & procedures, AI-specific due diligence on vendors, and AI-specific clauses within contracts with vendors - best practices for data providers when using AI in their data products, including diligencing your internal AI systems, adding additional details to your DDQs relating to your usage of AI, and updating your data license agreements to reflect IP rights and protections in the age of AI - Amass Insights's [Alternative Data Happy Hour in NYC #27](https://airtable.com/apprCJnlvYlNUELOF/shrQ00FN1Qox7uKK9?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights5) happened on Jun 3, 2025 in New York. - My happy hours just seem to keep growing, with 110 attendees this time! Share ### 227 Sources of Alternative Data Content URL: https://blog.amassinsights.com/alt-data-industry-rss-feeds/ Last updated: 2026-01-16T20:02:20.000Z ## The Vast Universe of Content Related to Data & Investing Everyone asks me how I possibly could have discovered and profiled almost 24,000 data providers and also manage to keep tabs on them as they constantly release their own research, launch new products or announce partnerships. One, of many, pieces to that puzzle is to **track as many RSS feeds relevant to the data or investing industries as possible**. An RSS feed is a open sourced stream of content through the web that allows users to subscribe to updates from websites. **For about a decade, I've been carefully collecting, curating and tagging RSS feeds that relate to the data and/or investing industries** (and a few more for fun). In conjunction with this initial limited release of the higher priority feeds, I'm publishing [the full metadatabase of 2,300+ feeds here](https://blog.amassinsights.com/alternative-data-news-blogs-podcasts-video-feeds/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=blog&utm%5Fcampaign=HighPriorityRSSFeeds) and will be periodically updating it as new feeds are found and some are taken offline. [2,376 Alternative Data News, Blogs, Podcasts & Video FeedsA comprehensive database of the RSS feeds we’re following across the data & investing industries that collectively publish 130,000+ stories per month![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/favicon-96x96-8.png)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1573812195421-50a396d17893)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/alternative-data-news-blogs-podcasts-video-feeds/) A huge, comprehensive database of 2,300+ RSS feeds publishing well beyond 130,000 pieces of content per month relating to data and/or investing ### The Higher Priority News, Blogs, Podcasts & Video Feeds Shown below are the 227 feeds I've decided have a high signal-noise ratio and thus I've deemed a high priority for us to closely monitor. Collectively, **these content sources post 2,800+ stories per month**. This amounts to about 10% of the total universe of RSS feeds and only about 2% of the total number of stories we're monitoring overall. But in our regular **Amassed Insights** series, you'll notice that the majority of the articles included come from this subset of higher priority feeds. For each feed, I've included all the metadata necessary to easily upload these to your own RSS feed reader, such as Feedly (what I use). Using this blog as an example: - **Blog Name**: *Amass Insights* - **Category** (customize this to your liking): *FinTech Data Providers* - **XML link** to the RSS feed: *[https://blog.amassinsights.com/rss/](https://blog.amassinsights.com/rss/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=blog&utm%5Fcampaign=HighPriorityRSSFeeds)* - **HTML link** to the blog: *[https://blog.amassinsights.com/](https://blog.amassinsights.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=blog&utm%5Fcampaign=HighPriorityRSSFeeds)* - **Stories** published per month: *1* _This post is for subscribers only._ ### Amassed Insights #4: MacroVolatility URL: https://blog.amassinsights.com/amassed-insights-4-macrovolatility/ Last updated: 2026-02-17T22:54:30.000Z ## Sourcing Data in this Era of Macroeconomic & Geopolitical Volatility This year's rapid shifts in public policy and the global political landscape, particularly the yo-yoing of proposed tariff rates, have highlighted the necessity for most organizations to keep track of unique macroeconomic news and events in real-time. Most companies aren't well-equipped to monitor policy changes that are highly impactful to them, especially for those that are esoteric or nuanced, as gathering information from external sources hasn't been a priority historically. It's incumbent upon those companies to at the very least identify and monitor the governmental organizations and policy groups that can drive their outcomes. Even better to keep a keen eye on macro-level consumer pricing and transaction trends as well as supply chain-related datasets to build a well-rounded viewpoint on how consumers and businesses are responding to tariff-related trade shocks. Large, data-driven asset managers typically already have the infrastructure, relationships and culture to be able to quickly shift their data sourcing priorities along with these changes. But some, particularly long/short equity investors, haven't historically prioritized macroeconomic data sources as they may believe all beta has been hedged out of their portfolio. All of a sudden, I've been seeing this mindset finally crumble since news of Trump's tariff whims shift markets daily. However, sourcing and employing unique data that focuses on countries, hard-to-find government filings, and election predictions/results isn't easy. It's super important to understand the trustworthiness of your sources and their timeliness. In our taxonomy, the main data categories relevant to this topic include "Macroeconomic", "Supply Chain", "Public Policy", "Open Government", "Government/Regulatory Risk", "Government Financials", and "Elections". We've sourced \~3,646 data providers focusing on at least one of those categories! Besides the largest well-known financial market data providers, here's a small sample of the macro-focused data providers that should be on every asset managers' radar: - [Haver Analytics](https://www.haver.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recHCAdURvLdZ8QMz?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4)) - *Brief*: Time series data on economics and finances for macro research, including the developing world. - [World Bank Open Data](https://data.worldbank.org/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recMcywzY7ohXNIMU?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4)) - *Brief*: Data updates on exchange rates, equity markets, emerging market bond indices, industrial production and merchandise trade. - [Trading Economics](https://www.tradingeconomics.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recsCestvOWGak0CX?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4)) - *Brief*: Provides historical data, economic forecasts, news, and trading recommendations. - [Exante Data](https://www.exantedata.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recTfVlwZquHTWAXp?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4)) - *Brief*: Provides in-depth macro-thematic research, capital flow analysis, and data-driven investment and trading strategy. - [ISI Markets (fka EPFR Global)](https://www.epfr.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recG3Q2dOk8j2QYKf?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4)) - *Brief*: Provides fund flows and asset allocation data to financial institutions, showing the fund origin and destination of moving assets. - [FreightFlows](https://www.freightflows.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recSQbGq72gEgRysE?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4)) - *Brief*: Provides predictive analytics for global trade. - [SONAR](https://www.freightwaves.com/sonar-data?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recSPBReIjHVYdkCZ?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4)) - *Brief*: Allows to access freight market data points through maps, charts, flash media content and news. - [Trade Data Monitor (TDM)](https://www.tradedatamonitor.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recI7iGau0Rcojl7Y?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4)) - *Brief*: Provides monthly import and export statistics from customs agencies, statistics institutes, and other sources. - [Truflation](https://truflation.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/rec0SIyA5KDkZpOUE?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4)) - *Brief*: Aggregates, calculates and publishes the daily, unbiased, real-market inflation and economic data. - [BCMStrategy](https://www.bcmstrategy2.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recG2M8SX0ly75VJB?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4)) - Previously featured in [Amassed Insights #2](https://blog.amassinsights.com/amassed-insights-2-snowballed/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) ### Recent Macro-related News [How actual ‘fake news’ caused the market whiplash | CNN BusinessAn errant post on X may have just shaken the stock market, showing how influential — and irresponsible — the social media platform can be.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon-2.png)CNNHadas Gold, Brian Stelter![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/ap25097581457970.jpg)](https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/07/media/fake-news-x-post-caused-market-whiplash/index.html?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) - [Alternative Data for Macro Analysis](https://dsg.eaglealpha.com/alternative-data-for-macro-analysis/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) by Mikheil Shengelia - *My Take:* Not only have macro funds and CTAs been evolving their data usage as described in this article, but equity-focused funds have also been increasingly evolving their macro data usage, particularly in this new geopolitical regime. - [Even the most sophisticated investors are scrambling for intel on the tariffs](https://www.businessinsider.com/hedge-funds-demanding-data-that-will-explain-the-tariffs-2025-4?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) by Bradley Saacks - *My Take:* Data-driven hedge funds are scrambling to source country-level consumption data in the wake of Trump's tariffs, specifically about countries like Canada and Vietnam. - [Navigating the tariffs data minefield](https://www.waterstechnology.com/data-management/7952377/navigating-the-tariffs-data-minefield?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) by Waters Technology > "In an era of volatility and uncertainty, what datasets can investors employ to understand how potential tariffs could impact them, their suppliers, and their portfolios?" - [The System2 Podcast (Guest: Seth Leonard, PhD Economics)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5yTEtvUa6w&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) by System2 ## Upcoming Events I'll Be Speaking At - Boris Liberman from Lowenstein Sandler LLP and I will have [a fireside chat about alternative data compliance onboarding](https://www.lowenstein.com/news-insights/events/focus-on-ai-and-alternative-data-onboarding-and-due-diligence-june-2025-liberman?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4), taking into account the novel effects of AI, at [BattleFin in NYC at 9:25 AM next Wednesday, Jun 11](https://www.battlefin.com/events/new-york-2025-new?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#agenda?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4). We'll delve into **legal best practices for data vendors as well as asset managers** when monetizing or procuring new datasets, as well as the newest questions to expect in due diligence questionnaires (DDQs) regarding the evolving AI or web scraping concerns. My summary of Lowenstein's article about this topic in the next section below (as well as in [my previous post](https://blog.amassinsights.com/amassed-insights-3-legai-compliance/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4)) serves a teaser for what to expect in this talk. [![Description of a panel at the BattleFin event with Jordan Hauer and Boris Liberman about Alternative Data Due Diligence](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2025/06/1749263366508.jpeg)](https://www.lowenstein.com/news-insights/events/focus-on-ai-and-alternative-data-onboarding-and-due-diligence-june-2025-liberman?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) - **I'm co-hosting the second edition of the Alternative Data Breakfast Series tomorrow**, June 10 at 8:15 AM in NYC. Boris Liberman from Lowenstein Sandler, Evan Reich from Verition Fund Management, Michael Watson from Hedgineer, Richard Rothenberg from Global AI and I will explore using AI within institutional investing. The panelists will discuss **the past, present and future of AI's impact on alternative data and asset management**, ranging from the front to back offices and from data providers to data buyers. Let me know if you'd like to receive invites to events like these. ## Data-Related Legal & Compliance News - In my last two posts, I've commented on **the ongoing Yipit & M Science civil litigation**. To catch you up: M Science poached a couple high-level salespeople, Pinsky & Emmett, from Yipit and Yipit later accused them of stealing confidential client information and attempting to steal their clients, particularly at the end of those clients' subscription periods. Thanks to my friends at [Glacier Network](http://glaciernetwork.co/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4), who have been dutifully attending the court hearings on this case (in addition to other relevant alternative data-related cases), I was told **the latest hearing went very poorly for Yipit**. "The judge seems to broadly accept that **employees did steal information from Yipit and bring that info to M Science**, but is skeptical that Yipit has shown/can show that the malfeasance was the reason for client churn. The judge was also frustrated that the parties haven't been able to enter consent judgments (settlements) with Pinsky and Emmett - and mostly placed the blame for that on Yipit." The judge was very critical of how much Yipit has been spending to pursue this case, instead of finding a reasonable settlement. So far, **Yipit only identified 5 clients they believe churned because of this**, but M Science pointed out that most of these have either already been clients of theirs for a while or had begun discussions with them well into the past. And at least one of them isn't even an M Science client anyway! Clearly, **it seems a settlement is coming** and while there is clearly some smoke here, there doesn't seem to be much fire. - [Key Considerations for Alternative Data and AI Vendors to Investment Firms: Demonstrating Compliance in the Face of an Evolving Regulatory Environment](https://www.lowenstein.com/news-insights/publications/articles/key-considerations-for-alternative-data-and-ai-vendors-to-investment-firms-demonstrating-compliance-in-the-face-of-an-evolving-regulatory-environment?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) by Lowenstein Sandler - *My Summary:* - **State regulators may step in** to impose regulation if the federal agencies like the SEC shift towards deregulation and take a step back from active enforcement. - This regulatory uncertainty means that **investment firms should maintain their diligence practices**, and comply with regulations like Section 204A of the Investment Advisors Act of 1940 covering insider trading. - Vendors should do the following: 1. Prepare a DDQ. 2. Details on data provenance, such as all the sources of their information and the various parties' rights and licenses with AI systems, consider having a training cutoff date since stale data is less likely to include material non-public information (MNPI). 3. Understand Insider Trading and MNPI Concerns. 4. Have an escalation plan for Legal/Compliance issues. 5. Consider adopting a formal set of compliance policies, covering confidential information, data privacy, insider trading and MNPI. 6. Conduct Regular Compliance Training for Employees. 7. Prepare for Followup Questions, particularly about your rights to your data. 8. Be Prepared! - In data license agreements, vendors should be ready to: 1. Accept firm reps and warranties about their data's provenance, with a keen eye on relevant local laws and regulations. 2. Notify clients of adverse events affecting the data or AI systems. 3. Include the same reps and warranties in a trial agreement, but only covering stale data. 4. Forego auto-renewals. 5. Forego broad on-site audit rights in the event of a suspected breach in favor of reasonable cooperation with the client. 6. Enable clients to firmly protect their own confidential information. - [CFPB Quietly Kills Rule to Shield Americans From Data Brokers](https://www.wired.com/story/cfpb-quietly-kills-rule-to-shield-americans-from-data-brokers/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) by Dell Cameron, Dhruv Mehrotra - *My Take:* Not at all a surprising development considering this administration's cost-cutting measures and disdain for the CFPB. **Data brokers in America will continue to be able to operate in a laissez faire manner**. - [DOJ Rule Restricting Sensitive Data Transfers Takes Effect](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/doj-rule-restricting-sensitive-data-2722805/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) by Miller Canfield - *My Take:* **If you're a data provider selling or transferring data to Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or China (including Hong Kong and Macau), take a very close look at these new restrictions that already are in effect**! Most data products I know of would meet the very loose requirements set forth, such as precise geolocation data on 1,000+ U.S. devices or personal financial data collected on 10,000+ U.S. persons. Even if you're not selling to these countries, you may want to update your data license terms to ensure your downstream partners aren't as well! - [Did OpenAI train on copyrighted book content?](https://asimovaddendum.substack.com/p/did-openai-train-on-copyrighted-book?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) by Asimov’s Addendum - *My Take:* The AI Disclosures Project studied the extent to which OpenAI's LLMs were trained on copyrighted O'Reilly Media books without proper authorization. In summary, it seems that GPT-4o was materially stronger at recognizing paywalled content than previous models or smaller models. This suggests that OpenAI has started including the LibGen database in its training (which includes copyrighted content like O'Reilly books), significantly increasing the risk to highly-regulated users of this model. ## Data Being Requested *If this request reasonably matches with a data product you represent or are aware of, [please respond](mailto:jordan@amassinsights.com).* ### US Credit Card Transactional Data - In light of the recent consolidation of Earnest into Consumer Edge (referenced below), we've been hearing from **data buyers looking around for novel sources of US credit card transactional data**. We've put together a landscape of 14 data providers, covering: - The most popular, well-known and/or respected vendors. - New entrants or offerings to explore or, at least, be aware of. - Biases and skews inherent to each panel. - **Are there any US credit card transactional data providers we are missing?** - Are there any companies sitting on valuable US transactional data that have yet to monetize it? Now might be the best time in a long time to pursue this. **If you'd like us to source data that fulfills your unique requirements:** [Submit Your Data Requests & Preferences](https://airtable.com/apprCJnlvYlNUELOF/pag0Z8LkxmD6Mglu6/form?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ## [Data Providers](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) & Products *If any of the following data providers piques your interest for any reason, [respond](mailto:jordan@amassinsights.com) and I'll share additional materials & directly introduce you, if necessary.* ### New Data Providers - [SOV.AI](https://sov.ai/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recBRg1zZNF3Ubw1N?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4)) - *Main Data Category*: [Financial Data-Driven Investment Research](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=65&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) - *Brief*: Provides AI-driven financial datasets, including government filings, lobbying data, clinical trials, institutional trading, and sectorial insights. - [Derivox](https://derivox.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recSoRYzmRzUXFsjk?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4)) - *Main Data Category*: [Financial Market Data](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=36&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) - *Brief*: Provides daily end-of-day interest rate curves, including spot, forward, and discount factors for risk-free rates designed for use in valuation, accounting, and risk systems. - [Whoisology](https://whoisology.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recASNHVGgiOjLEEN?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4)) - *Main Data Category*: [Company Information](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=89&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) - *Brief*: Database that archives and indexes domain ownership information, enabling users to search, track, and analyze connections between domains and their owners for cybersecurity investigations, corporate intelligence, legal research, and brand monitoring. - [CostQuest Associates](https://www.costquest.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recrB9qy1BkDYccNu?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4)) - *Main Data Category*: [Location - Consumers & IoT](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=92&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) - *Brief*: Provides geospatial broadband infrastructure data, including serviceable locations and network cost models, supporting investment decisions in telecommunications and infrastructure sectors. - [Bond Radar](https://www.bondradar.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recXfxx47S9iXFYAL?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4)) - *Main Data Category*: [News - Finance](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=71&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) - *Brief*: Provides real-time news and analysis on global primary bond markets, covering new issues, pricing, and market trends. ### Partnerships + New or Updated Data Products - [Introducing a New Standard in Medical Claims Intelligence: Hydrus Signal+](https://www.consumeredge.com/resources/insights/introducing-a-new-standard-in-medical-claims-intelligence-hydrus-signal/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) by Julia Fitzgerald - [Komodo Health Partners with Nasdaq to Deliver First Integrated Healthcare-Specialized Data Insights to the Financial Services Industry](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250506684887/en/Komodo-Health-Partners-with-Nasdaq-to-Deliver-First-Integrated-Healthcare-Specialized-Data-Insights-to-the-Financial-Services-Industry?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) by Business Wire - [Smartkarma Partners with HarmoniQ Insights to Strengthen Data Offerings and Expand Reach to Systematic and Quant Investors](https://www.smartkarma.com/home/press-release/smartkarma-partners-with-harmoniq-insights/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) by Smartkarma - *My Take:* More investment research distributors need to include alternative data into their platforms to differentiate their offerings. - [Bloomberg Expands Alternative Data Offering with Web Traffic Data from Similarweb](https://www.bloomberg.com/company/press/bloomberg-expands-alternative-data-offering-with-web-traffic-data-from-similarweb/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) by Bloomberg - *My Take:* Bloomberg's Alternative Data ("ALTD") function includes consumer transactional data from their subsidiary Second Measure, foot traffic data from consumer location provider Placer.ai, and now web traffic data from clickstream provider SimilarWeb. Coverage has doubled to 3,000 public and private companies. The ubiquity of the Bloomberg terminal within asset managers begs the question: is the time coming when licensing data directly from dozens or hundreds of alternative data providers will no longer be necessary? At the same time, are alternative data vendors cannabilizing their own businesses by including their data in the Bloomberg terminal? I think we'll intuitively know those answers in a year or two when tracking the number & quality of providers included in ALTD and whether the best decide to stay on the terminal long-term. - [DataBurning and Vumonic Announce Partnership for India E-Receipt Data](https://www.integrity-research.com/databurning-and-vumonic-announce-partnership-for-india-e-receipt-data/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) by Michael Mayhew - Databurning, a China-based provider of alternative data and digital solutions, recently announced a strategic partnership with India-based Vumonic Datalabs, a pioneer in e-receipt technology, to exclusively market Vumonic’s industry-leading India e-receipt panel data to financial institutions and corporations. - [Strategic Development Fund and QuantCube Technology Launch Joint Venture to Drive AI-Powered Real-Time Data Analytics in the UAE](https://www.quant-cube.com/insights-contents/strategic-development-fund-and-quantcube-technology-launch-joint-venture-to-drive-ai-powered-real-time-data-analytics-in-the-uae?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) by QuantCube - The Joint Venture aims to make AI-powered nowcasting tools and alternative data analytics available to decision-makers in the Middle East. ### M&A + Funding - [Datasite Acquires Leading Private Market Intelligence Company Grata with $500 Million Investment Commitment](https://www.datasite.com/en/company/news/datasite-acquires-leading-private-market-intelligence-company-grata-with--500-million-investment-commitment?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) by Datasite - *My Take:* Just a couple weeks after I attended Grata's event about data being a strategic asset within M&A, they proved their point by being acquired! I'd bet/hope they were able to inflate their acquisition price by proving some strategic advantages their data enables, beyond a traditional DCF analysis. - [Monda Acquires Amplify Data to Power Customizable Data Sharing for AI](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/monda-acquires-amplify-data-to-power-customizable-data-sharing-for-ai-302453744.html?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) by Monda Labs, Inc. - *My Take:* I love the combination of these two companies: Monda's excellent at creating a storefront for a provider's data products and Amplify is excellent at delivering those products to end users through numerous channels. **Bringing these two together makes the go-to-market process of a data provider that much easier**. - [Consumer Edge to Acquire Earnest Analytics, Marking a New Era of Innovation in the Alternative Data Space](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/consumer-edge-to-acquire-earnest-analytics-marking-a-new-era-of-innovation-in-the-alternative-data-space-302427757.html?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) by Consumer Edge - *My Take:* Is this finally the beginning of further consolidation in transaction data? At the very least, this simplifies the data buying decisions of funds that would like their transaction data analyzed & interpreted on their behalf. If Consumer Edge transaction data wasn't table stakes before, it certainly is now. - [Fortress Backs Dataminr With $100 Million Convertible-Bond Deal](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-24/fortress-backs-dataminr-with-100-million-convertible-bond-deal?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) by Carmen Arroyo - Dataminr has secured $100 million in financing from Fortress Investment Group, the second fundraise in a little over a month for the artificial-intelligence platform that was valued at $4.1 billion. - [Gulp Data Estimates 23andMe’s Data Assets to Be Worth $289 Million Amid Bankruptcy Concerns](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250403540442/en/Gulp-Data-Estimates-23andMes-Data-Assets-to-Be-Worth-%24289-Million-Amid-Bankruptcy-Concerns?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) by Business Wire - *My Take:* **Gulp Data almost hit the nail on the head with this valuation**, when weeks later 23andMe was acquired for about 10% less than their estimate. Incredible, but was it luck or skill? Doesn't matter, it's the best proof of their methodology they could ask for! - [Humach Acquires Markets EQ Adding AI-Powered Emotional Intelligence to The Digital Workforce of Tomorrow](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250408591583/en/Humach-Acquires-Markets-EQ-Adding-AI-Powered-Emotional-Intelligence-to-The-Digital-Workforce-of-Tomorrow?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) by Business Wire - [TipRanks Expands Portfolio: Acquires Main Street Data](https://www.financemagnates.com/forex/tipranks-expands-portfolio-acquires-main-street-data/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) by Arnab Shome > TipRanks, the Israeli market research aggregator, has acquired Main Street Data, a visual-first equity research platform, for an undisclosed sum to meet the dataset needs of its “enterprise clients” and also traders... > “The unique company KPI data and charting abilities of Main Street Data further position TipRanks as the leading research platform for non-institutional investors." - Uri Gruenbaum, CEO of TipRanks ### [17 Data Providers Featured](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/shr7xXRNaPxkFK5fw?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4), including: - [Boardroom Alpha](https://boardroomalpha.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recBL7fGFctIQElUS?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4)) - *Main Data Category*: [Accounting and Governance Risk (AGR)](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=103&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) - *Brief*: Provides data and analytics on governance, executive performance, insider trading, board composition, institutional voting, and SPACs for all U.S. public companies. - [StockTwits](https://www.stocktwits.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recRFVrl9u3YYG2RT?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4)) - *Main Data Category*: [Social Investor Network](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=63&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) - *Brief*: Social media platform designed for sharing ideas between investors, traders, and entrepreneurs. 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I certainly do, but only if you do so intelligently and enrich/map the patents accurately. - [India Alternative Data Landscape and Trends](https://www.eaglealpha.com/2025/03/19/eagle-alphas-report-on-india-alternative-data-landscape/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) by Mikheil Shengelia - In this report, we discuss India’s strong economic growth, supported by infrastructure projects, higher incomes, and important policy changes. We also look at how the financial system is changing, including the stock market, private investments, and growing interest from hedge funds. The fast-growing fintech industry and the rise of alternative data are also covered. Finally, real-world case studies featuring various alternative data vendors are showcased, followed by comprehensive vendor comparison matrices to aid in evaluation and decision-making. - [Clickstream 101: How to find a reliable clickstream provider](https://datos.live/blog/clickstream-101-how-to-find-a-reliable-clickstream-provider/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) by Teresa Lee - We live in an age where every digital move is trackable. When captured (and appropriately anonymized and privacy-secured), this data can provide a stream of signals that are gold dust for businesses. - [From training to inference: The new role of web data in LLMs](https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/04/03/from-training-to-inference-the-new-role-of-web-data-in-llms/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) by Or Lenchner - *My Take:* Love the idea to integrate unique data at inference time when querying an LLM. - [Fintech's Latest Trend: AI Agents For Investment Research](https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffkauflin/2025/04/11/fintechs-latest-trend-ai-agents-for-investment-research/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) by Jeff Kauflin - Companies of all sizes, ranging from trading app Robinhood to 10-person New York startups, are now using AI to speed up and improve investment research. - [From enormous payouts to pink slips: What it's like to work at a hedge fund right now](https://www.businessinsider.com/inside-hedge-fund-career-multistrategy-portfolio-manager-churn-2025-4?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) by Bradley Saacks, Alex Morrell > "These aren't places to build a career usually," said one former portfolio manager who has worked at several of the biggest multistrategy hedge fund firms. "It's a place to survive and get paid while you can,\[...\]because you don't know when things will turn against you." - [Data and Defensibility](https://pivotal.substack.com/p/data-and-defensibility?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) by Abraham Thomas - When does data confer defensibility? - [#384 Ken Griffin: Founder of Citadel and Citadel Securities](https://www.founderspodcast.com/episodes/384-ken-griffin-founder-of-citadel-and-citadel-securities?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) by David Senra - *My Take:* If you'd like a deep dive into the head of Ken Griffin, the founder of one of the secretive behemoths of the hedge fund industry, I highly recommend this podcast. - [The Ben Cohen Episode](https://shows.acast.com/the-alternative-data-podcast/episodes/the-ben-cohen-episode?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) by The Alternative Data Podcast - Ben Cohen, former Global Head of Data Strategy at WorldQuant and now on gardening leave before his next opportunity\[...\] talk\[ing\] about the data sourcing role, how it has changed, who to hire for a team, how the data world is changing and the impact of AI. ## [17 Events Featured](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/shrJRlEdHGT7bcRyg?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) ### 10 Upcoming Events, including: - Substantive Research's [Unbunding Uncovered New York 2025](https://substantiveresearch.com/insights-and-press/unbundling-uncovered-new-york-june-12th?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) starts on Jun 12, 2025 in New York. - Morningstar's [Investment Conference 2025](https://www.morningstar.com/business/events/morningstar-investment-conference?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) starts on Jun 25, 2025 in Chicago. - A-Team Group's [AI in Capital Markets Summit New York 2025](https://a-teaminsight.com/events/ai-in-capital-markets-summit-new-york?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) starts on Jun 26, 2025 in New York. - Massachusetts Institute of Technology's [China International Conference in Finance 2025](https://www.cicfconf.org/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) starts on Jun 29, 2025 in Shenzhen. - CFA Society Boston's [Digital Alpha Series: AI Use Case & Integration 2025](https://www.cfaboston.org/iCore/Events/Event%5Fdisplay.aspx?EventKey=072225&WebsiteKey=6e0836e4-c0e5-45a8-9d93-beb2795473a4&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) starts on Jul 22, 2025 in Boston. ### 7 Recent Events of Interest, including: - [Battle of the Quants](https://battleofthequants.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) New York City 2025 happened on May 6, 2025 in New York. - SIIA's [FISD Alternative Data Council 2025](https://www.siia.net/event/fisd-alternative-data-council-may-21-2025/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) happened on May 21, 2025 in New York. - Rebellion Research, Fordham University's [QuantVision 2025: Fordham’s Quantitative Conference & Data Summit](https://www.rebellionresearch.com/quantvision-2025-fordhams-quantitative-conference?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) happened on May 22, 2025 in New York. - [Amass Insights To Sponsor QuantVision 2025: Fordham's Quantitative Conference & Data Summit](https://www.rebellionresearch.com/amass-insights-to-sponsor-quantvision-2025-fordhams-quantitative-conference-data-summit?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) by Rebellion Research - WatersTechnology's [Tech & Data in Financial Markets 2025](https://tdfm.waterstechnology.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights4) happened on Jun 5, 2025 in New York. Share ### Amassed Insights #3: LegAI & Compliance URL: https://blog.amassinsights.com/amassed-insights-3-legai-compliance/ Last updated: 2025-06-10T20:52:12.000Z ## New Alternative Data Compliance Concerns The fast-moving alternative data industry is always on the forefront of new technologies and business models, creating significant risks for the end users. The legal & compliance departments of data buyers, particularly those in highly-regulated industries like asset management, have an obligation to stay abreast of how these new technologies are being leveraged by their data suppliers. ### Modernizing your Compliance Procedures in the Age of AI All of the new artificial intelligence (AI) tools & data processes, including but not limited to the Large Language Models (LLMs) that power Generative AI (GenAI), used by both data providers and data consumers alike, have created a host of novel legal & compliance concerns. If they haven't already, **data buyers need to add a section to their compliance Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs) and data providers need to integrate AI into their workflows thoughtfully**. With these concerns top of mind to many industry participants, we've started to see standards being publishing by certain industry experts. The [Alternative Data Council](https://fisd.net/alternative-data-council/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) of [FISD](https://fisd.net/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) had published a widely-used (but typically heavily-modified by savvy legal teams) [standard alt data DDQ](https://fisd.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alternative-Data-Council-Due-Diligence-Questionnaire-051922.docx?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) a few years ago. But recently they've published a [major update](https://fisd.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/FISD-Alternative-Data-Council-Due-Diligence-Questionnaire-with-GenAI-Questions-022824.docx?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) to this industry standard DDQ, adding several questions geared towards AI, and an overview of [compliance considerations if you're using GenAI](https://fisd.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/FISD-Alternative-Data-Council-Compliance-Considerations-for-Generative-AI-012825.pdf?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3). Additionally, the alternative data legal experts at the Lowenstein Sandler lawfirm published a summary of [their concerns and recommendations](https://www.lowenstein.com/media/3rmorpuz/how-to-apply-alt-data-best-practices-to-ai-systems.pdf?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) in the Hedge Fund Law Report. Below is my abridged summary of these materials: - **Diligence your internal AI systems** similarly to externally sourced ones. - You'll need to decide **what your risk tolerance is** overall as the laws on fair use and human authorship of GenAI output is still in flux. - For example, what training data is being used by the model and has it secured the appropriate permissions to train on that data? - **Additional AI questions** in an alt data DDQ should cover: - The AI tools used and the nature of how/why they are used, such as whether you're using the public version of the tool or you've internally adapted the tool. - The sources of Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Material Non-Public Information (MNPI), confidential information or intellectual property (IP) that are being disclosed to the AI tools. - How the output of the AI systems is being reviewed, if at all. - **License agreements for AI systems** should cover: - IP rights in the software underlying the AI system itself. - Confidentiality and use protections for the data buyers' confidential information, which may include restrictions on the use of such information to train the AI system. - Enhanced indemnification obligations for IP infringement. How are you adapting your AI compliance frameworks? ### Let's Discuss This over Breakfast Tomorrow, April 3! Speaking of the brilliant legal minds at Lowenstein Sandler, **I'm co-hosting alongside them the inaugral edition of the Alternative Data Breakfast Series tomorrow**, April 3 at 8:30 AM in NYC. Boris Liberman from Lowenstein Sandler, Jason Koulouras from Bridgewater Associates, Michael Recce from AlphaROC and I will explore strategies for asset managers to accelerate alpha generation using alternative data, and for data providers to enhance data monetization within the asset management sector, including a brief discussion of the above alternative data AI concerns. To be added to invitations like these, share your info below. ### Law-Related AI News - In the [previous edition](https://blog.amassinsights.com/amassed-insights-2-snowballed/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) of this newsletter, I referenced the OpenAI [whistleblower](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/23/technology/openai-copyright-law.html?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3), Suchir Balaji's, detailed [exploration into what the line should be for fair use for training GenAI models](https://suchir.net/fair%5Fuse.html?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3). Shockingly, three days later, Suchir was found dead in his apartment and the authorities quickly closed the case and ruled a suicide. Since then, his mother has been on a media tour trying to bring attention to the suspicious circumstances of his son's death. This story seems far from over and it's very hard to know who or what to trust here, but the most recent, unverified [viral thread](https://x.com/5149jamesli/status/1904933435803877882?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) about the case points to a possible drugging, second bullet and a botched autopsy. > 🚨 New forensic findings have just been released in the death of Suchir Balaji — a whistleblower against OpenAI. > > Police ruled it a suicide. > > But the evidence just uncovered tells a very different story: drugging, a possible second bullet, and a botched autopsy. 🧵1/ [pic.twitter.com/lywn24trtL](https://t.co/lywn24trtL?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) > > — James Li (@5149jamesli) [March 26, 2025](https://twitter.com/5149jamesli/status/1904933435803877882?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.amassinsights.com) - [Cloudflare is luring web-scraping bots into an ‘AI Labyrinth’](https://www.theverge.com/news/634345/cloudflare-ai-labyrinth-web-scraping-bots-training-data?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by Wes Davis - Cloudflare, one of the biggest network internet infrastructure companies in the world, has announced AI Labyrinth, a new tool to fight web-crawling bots that scrape sites for AI training data without permission. The company says in a blog post that when it detects “inappropriate bot behavior,” the free, opt-in tool lures crawlers down a path of links to AI-generated decoy pages that “slow down, confuse, and waste the resources” of those acting in bad faith. - [U.S. Copyright Office says AI generated content can be copyrighted — if a human contributes to or edits it](https://venturebeat.com/ai/u-s-copyright-office-says-ai-generated-content-can-be-copyrighted-if-a-human-contributes-to-or-edits-it/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by Carl Franzen > "The report reaffirms the longstanding principle that copyright applies only to human creativity. While AI can serve as a tool in the creative process, its outputs are not copyrightable unless a human author has exercised sufficient creative control. > The Copyright Office outlines three key scenarios where AI-generated material can apply for, and receive, an official certificate of copyright from the office: > > - When human-authored content is incorporated into the AI output. > - When a human significantly modifies or arranges the AI-generated material. > - When the human contribution is sufficiently expressive and creative." ### Be Very Careful when Monetizing Location Data - [US company's geolocation data transaction draws intense scrutiny in Germany](https://therecord.media/germany-geolocation-us-data-broker?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by The Record - A data marketplace, Datarade, connected a US-based data broker, Datastream Group, to a German journalist and provided 3.6 billion individual geolocation data points derived from millions of Germans' smartphone apps as a "free sample which was intended to serve as a preview for a monthly subscription." My one thought here: maybe offering a wide-ranging free trial to someone when you don't know their intentions isn't such a great idea? - [Anyone Can Buy Data Tracking US Soldiers and Spies to Nuclear Vaults and Brothels in Germany](https://www.wired.com/story/phone-data-us-soldiers-spies-nuclear-germany/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by Dhruv Mehrotra, Dell Cameron > "'The unregulated data broker industry poses a clear threat to national security,' says Ron Wyden, a US senator from Oregon with more than 20 years overseeing intelligence work. 'It is outrageous that American data brokers are selling location data collected from thousands of brave members of the armed forces who serve in harms’ way around the world.'" ### Additional Data-Related Compliance News - [No, hashing still doesn't make your data anonymous](https://www.ftc.gov/policy/advocacy-research/tech-at-ftc/2024/07/no-hashing-still-doesnt-make-your-data-anonymous?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by Federal Trade Commission > "companies often claim that hashing allows them to preserve user privacy...This logic is as old as it is flawed – hashes aren’t 'anonymous' and can still be used to identify users, and their misuse can lead to harm. Companies should not act or claim as if hashing personal information renders it anonymized. FTC staff will remain vigilant to ensure companies are following the law and take action when the privacy claims they make are deceptive." - [Fintech Giant Finastra Investigating Data Breach – Krebs on Security](https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/11/fintech-giant-finastra-investigating-data-breach/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by Krebs on Security - [FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules Struck Down by Federal Appeals Court](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/technology/net-neutrality-rules-fcc.html?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by The New York Times - [The trade-secrets fight between 2 of alternative data's biggest names is getting nasty](https://www.businessinsider.com/m-science-yipit-legal-fight-alt-data-hedge-funds-2025-1?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by Bradley Saacks of Business Insider - The Jefferies-owned M Science and the Carlyle-backed Yipit are suing each other, putting the alternative-data industry on high alert. I posted about this before and just one meme comes to mind here: ![](https://media.tenor.com/KvK_lo4OIiIAAAAC/jon-stewart-eat.gif) ## [Data Providers](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) & Products *If any of the following data providers piques your interest for any reason, [respond](mailto:jordan@amassinsights) and I'll share additional materials & directly introduce you, if necessary.* ### New Data Providers - [Quant Data Bureau](https://quantdatabureau.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) - *Main Data Category*: **Quantitative Investment Trading Algorithms** - *Brief*: Provides curated datasets for quantitative investment research, including risk modeling, company classification, and market volatility insights. - [Covariance.ai](https://www.covariance.ai/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) - *Main Data Category*: **Alternative Data-Driven Investment Research** - *Brief*: Uses advanced machine learning to transform external data into actionable KPIs and insights for enterprises and financial institutions. Their platform provides accurate data analytics and forecasts, helping investors make confident decisions. - [Rogo](https://rogo.ai/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) - *Main Data Category*: **Financial Data-Driven Investment Research** - *Brief*: Platform for financial institutions, integrating public and private financial data sources to automate research, analysis, and workflow tasks access to sources including SEC filings and market research. - [HarmoniQ Insights](https://www.harmoniqinsights.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) - *Main Data Category*: **Quantitative Investment Trading Algorithms** - *Brief*: Offers quantitative analytical tools and processes for fundamental investment analysis, focusing on integrating quantitative methods into investment strategies. - [Zeki Research](https://zekidata.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) - *Main Data Category*: **Hiring & Employment** - *Brief*: Collects and analyzes talent data across deep-tech sectors, including AI, quantum computing, and life sciences, focusing on over 10M scientists and engineers. The platform evaluates expertise within 40,000+ organizations, providing insights to guide research and decisions. ### New or Updated Data Products - [Archedata Joins Forces with Eagle Alpha and 3D Innovations to Deliver a Secure, Curated Services Library for Kairos, its Procurement and Vendor Management Solution](https://www.prweb.com/releases/archedata-joins-forces-with-eagle-alpha-and-3d-innovations-to-deliver-a-secure-curated-services-library-for-kairos-its-procurement-and-vendor-management-solution-302329876.html?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by Archedata - [Neudata releases GPT-powered AI tool, enabling faster data scouting](https://www.neudata.co/press-release/neudata-releases-gpt-powered-ai-tool-enabling-faster-data-scouting?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by Neudata - [Datos, A Semrush Company, Expands E-commerce Data Access with Grips Intelligence](https://datos.live/press/datos-grips-intelligence/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by Datos Team - [FactSet and MT Newswires Partner to Power Financial News and AI Capabilities](https://www.integrity-research.com/factset-and-mt-newswires-partner-to-power-financial-news-and-ai-capabilities/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by Michael Mayhew - FactSet and MT Newswires recently announced an expanded partnership to enhance FactSet’s AI-driven financial news capabilities. In addition, MT Newswire will adopt FactSet’s workstations and content into its news production facilities. The collaboration between these two firms will integrate MT Newswires' content into FactSet's AI delivery channels. - [Similarweb & S&P Global Partner on Credit Risk](https://www.similarweb.com/blog/updates/announcements/similarweb-s-and-p-global-partnership/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by Or Offer - Similarweb & S&P Global Market Intelligence partner to integrate digital footprint data into credit risk predictions...some measure of alternative data maturity is finally coming to the risk side of investing! - [Introducing The TRUF.Network - Redefining Economic Data](https://truflation.ghost.io/introducing-the-truf-network-redefining-economic-data/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by Truflation - The TRUF.Network is a revolutionary decentralized platform that provides real-time economic data, enabling new levels of transparency and accuracy. TRUF.Network forms part of the broader Truflation ecosystem, aiming to redefine how economic data is sourced, managed, utilized, and validated. ### M&A + Funding - [Carbon Arc Emerges from Stealth Mode and Raises $56 mln in Seed Capital](https://www.integrity-research.com/carbon-arc-emerges-from-stealth-mode-and-raises-56-mln-in-seed-capital/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by Michael Mayhew - A huge round for an alt data veteran with a unique business model. - [Rogo raises $18M Series A from Khosla Ventures to Build Wall Street’s First AI Analyst - Rogo](https://rogo.ai/blog/rogo-series-a-with-khosla-ventures?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by Rogo - Which of the many AI analyst platforms will win? - [Forian Acquires Kyber Data Science to Enhance Data Analytics Capabilities](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/11/01/2973379/0/en/Forian-Acquires-Kyber-Data-Science-to-Enhance-Data-Analytics-Capabilities.html?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by Forian Inc. - [Castine's Acquisition of ResearchPool - A Conversation with the Decision Makers](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2001877/episodes/16301066-castine-s-acquisition-of-researchpool-a-conversation-with-the-decision-makers.mp3?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by Castine Conversations - The combined company can now offer research discovery and due diligence, research management, budgeting, and payments from end-to-end, helping existing CSA users and those returning to CSAs in the UK and the EU, to benefit from a one-stop approach for solutions. - [ExtractAlpha Acquires ESG Analytics, Appoints Qayyum Rajan as Head of ExtractAlpha Labs](https://extractalpha.com/2025/02/03/extractalpha-acquires-esg-analytics-appoints-qayyum-rajan-as-head-of-extractalpha-labs/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by Julie Craig - ExtractAlpha, a leading provider of alternative data and analytics solutions, announced the acquisition of ESG Analytics, an innovative platform offering real-time, actionable insights into environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics. ### [13 Data Providers](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/shrkHiOYX1TjqxRPZ?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) Featured I had recently been digging into a data request from a client related to some niche commodities and it led me down a rabbit hole of the Fastmarkets "data rollup", as [Matt Ober](https://www.mattober.co/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) would call it. In June 2023, [Fastmarkets demerged](https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/fastmarkets-demerges-from-delinian/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) from another rollup, Delinian (fka Euromoney) and is now backed by Astorg, a private equity firm. Fastmarkets has [numerous subsidiaries](https://www.fastmarkets.com/fastmarkets-subsidiaries/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3), most of which are discrete data providers/products, typically focused on a different niche commodity. In my proprietary data provider profile taxonomy, commodity market data is categorized as Financial Market Data. I've profiled the following data providers owned by Fastmarkets: - [FastMarkets](https://www.fastmarkets.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) - *Brief*: Provides live prices, news, market data feeds, and research and analysis reports on base and precious metal markets. - [Fastmarkets RISI](https://www.risiinfo.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) - *Brief*: Provides forest product price reporting and market analytical insights. - [The Jacobsen Publishing](https://thejacobsen.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) - *Brief*: Specializes in commodity price reporting and forecasting, offering data on animal fats & oils, biodiesel, grain & feed ingredients, hemp, hides & leather, organic & non-GMO products, sausage casings, and vegetable oils - [Census Commodity Data](https://www.energycensus.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) - *Brief*: Provides independent price assessments and market analysis for global biofuel and related certificate markets. - [Foex Indexes](https://www.foex.fi/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) - *Brief*: Provides audited price indices for pulp, paper, recovered paper, wood-based bioenergy, and timber. - [HMR (Harwood Market Report)](https://hmr.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) - *Brief*: Provides pricing and market commentary on hardwood lumber and the lumber products industry. - [Metal Bulletin](https://fastmarkets.com/metal-bulletin-is-part-of-fastmarkets?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) - *Brief*: Provides leading pricing intelligence, including independent industry benchmarks, for the metal and mining industry. - [RISI-UMPAPER.com](https://umpaper.com/init.do?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) - *Brief*: The leading local pulp and paper market information provider. ## Sign Up to Amass Insights Finding Valuable Data for You & Monetizing your Data Subscribe Email sent! 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Strictly valuable insights, if and when you want them. ## [Recent News](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/news?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3), Blogs & Podcasts ### [106 Featured Articles](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/shrN3yIbpmWKKCZsz?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3), including: - [Lessons from Cybersyn](https://magis.substack.com/p/lessons-from-cybersyn?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by Alex Izydorczyk - My main question from [my Cyber Sins post](https://blog.amassinsights.com/amassed-insights-1/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) concerning the shutdown of Cybersyn has been answered: > "Cybersyn had the opportunity to return significant capital to our investors based on our financial position and by selling the assets of the public domain business to Snowflake. > > These realizations led us to shut down for the purpose of returning maximum capital. In another version of this story, a more reckless (or courageous) founder might have pushed ahead, spending the remaining capital on acquiring the necessary data, even with uncertain prospects for fast revenue growth." - [Data-Hungry Investors Dive Deep for Economic Clues](https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/us-investors-new-data-economic-indicators-3ec7ec80?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by Owen Tucker-Smith - [A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Alternative Data](https://www.consumeredge.com/resources/insights/a-comprehensive-guide-to-navigating-alternative-data/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by Stacie Rabinowitz - [The Invisible Curve of Power](https://substack.com/@theterminalist/p-152637169?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by The Terminalist #### Alternative Data Market Sizing Research - [How big is the alternative data market for investment managers?](https://www.neudata.co/blog/how-big-is-the-alternative-data-market-for-investment-managers?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by Neudata - Neudata estimates the alternative data market could be as large as $40bn by 2030. - [Hedge funds are planning a 'budget boom' in 2025 for the datasets that cost them millions a year](https://www.businessinsider.com/hedge-funds-spend-even-more-alternative-data-2024-9?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by Bradley Saacks - The above Neudata report finds that 95% of asset managers are either increasing their budgets next year or keeping the same data spend. - The report notes the average manager only uses 20 datasets out of the more than 3,500 providers in the industry. - Alternative data spending has become crucial for funds to keep pace with rivals. - [Alternative Data Poised for More Growth in the Age of AI: The 2024 Lowenstein Sandler Alternative Data Report](https://www.lowenstein.com/news-insights/publications/articles/alternative-data-poised-for-more-growth-in-the-age-of-ai-the-2024-lowenstein-sandler-alternative-data-report?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by Lowenstein Sandler - [Eagle Alpha’s 4th Annual Alternative Data Report 2024](https://www.eaglealpha.com/2024/12/17/eagle-alphas-annual-alternative-data-report-2024/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by Sarah Morrissey - This annual alternative data report includes granular industry trends, data sourcing, leading case studies, and technical product updates. - [Alternative Data Research Report 2025](https://www.exabel.com/alternative-data-research-report-2025/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by Exabel - [Alternative Data Market - Industry Analysis and Forecast 2030](https://www.maximizemarketresearch.com/market-report/alternative-data-market/121998/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by Maximize Market Research - [Web Traffic and Clickstream Data Market](https://dsg.eaglealpha.com/web-traffic-and-clickstream-data-market/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by Mikheil Shengelia - It is essential for businesses to understand customer journeys at various touchpoints and clickstream data analytics has become an important tool when evaluating online behaviors with the market size expected to reach 1.3 billion USD by 2030. #### Podcasts - [The Battlefin Episode](https://shows.acast.com/the-alternative-data-podcast/episodes/the-battlefin-episode?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by The Alternative Data Podcast - BattleFin, one of three main alternative data event series, acquired Exabel, a plug-and-play alternative data backtesting & analytics platform. To me, this merger seems like a natural combination of organizations in need of each other, and it will be interesting to track the pace of data acquisition in Exabel's platform post-acquisition. - [Episode 303: AggKnowledge’s Dan Entrup](https://soundcloud.com/waterstechnology/episode-303-aggknowledges-dan-entrup?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by WatersTechnology - My favorite parts and why: - 25:56 Why Dan doesn’t like the term “alternative data” - I also don't like the term, but it's such a well-known umbrella term nowadays that it feels like a necessary-evil. - 27:53 Data is still sold, not bought - Preach! [Waters Wavelength Podcast](https://soundcloud.com/waterstechnology?ref=blog.amassinsights.com "Waters Wavelength Podcast") · [Episode 303: AggKnowledge’s Dan Entrup](https://soundcloud.com/waterstechnology/episode-303-aggknowledges-dan-entrup?ref=blog.amassinsights.com "Episode 303: AggKnowledge’s Dan Entrup") - [The Norges Bank (NBIM) Episode](https://shows.acast.com/the-alternative-data-podcast/episodes/the-norges-bank-nbim-episode?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) by The Alternative Data Podcast - Mark Thompson works in Primary Research for NBIM, the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund with $1.7tn (!) under management. The Marks discuss many of the unique challenges and opportunities that come with managing such a large amount of money, and the ways that the relatively lean team at NBIM ingest and use alternative data. ## [13 Upcoming Events](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/shrxy2pLS9Sy8Nu07?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) Featured, including: - Amass Insights & Lowenstein Sandler's [Alternative Data Breakfast Series #1: Accelerating Alpha Generation & Data Monetization](https://my.lowenstein.com/12/5830/compose-email/fwd-invitation.asp?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) starts on Apr 3, 2025 in New York. [RSVP here](https://my.lowenstein.com/12/5830/landing-pages/rsvp-blank.asp?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) to attend. - R Finance's [Open Source Quantitative Finance 2025](https://www.osqf.org/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) starts on Apr 11, 2025 in Chicago. - Neudata's [Neudata New York Summer Data Summit 2025](https://www.neudata.co/events/new-york-summer-data-summit-2025?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) starts on May 8, 2025 in New York. - BattleFin's [BattleFin Alternative Data Experience 2025](https://www.battlefin.com/events/sohn-2025-nyc?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) starts on May 14, 2025 in New York. - The University of Chicago's [Market Microstructure, Quantitative Trading, High Frequency and Large Data 2025](https://stevanovichcenter.uchicago.edu/conferences?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) starts on May 15, 2025 in Chicago. - Talking Hedge's [Talking Hedge Austin 2025](https://talkinghedgeevents.com/events?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) starts on May 20, 2025 in Austin. - Forecasting Financial Markets Association's [Forecasting Financial Markets 2025](https://ffmconference.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights3) starts on May 21, 2025 in Venice. ### My Alternative Data Events As evidenced by the first Alternative Data Breakfast I announced above, I'm **starting to expand** beyond just monthly informal happy hours! [Receive Invites to Future Events](https://airtable.com/apprCJnlvYlNUELOF/shrQ00FN1Qox7uKK9?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) ![Alt Data Happy Hauer](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2025/02/IMG_0348.png) Credit to Dan Entrup for his creativity with my name ![A happy hour with alternative data industry participants.](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2025/02/IMG_9169.png) Alternative Data Happy Hauer Fun ## Bonus: Great Book about Boxing History I just finished reading my father-in-law's awesome book, [Sparring with Smokin' Joe](https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538199046/Sparring-with-Smokin'-Joe-Joe-Frazier's-Epic-Battles-and-Rivalry-with-Ali?ref=blog.amassinsights.com), about the life of **Joe Frazier** and his phenom son, Marvis. It covers several months in the gym, on the road, and in verbal tussles with Joe Frazier in 1980\. Along the way, it takes a personal look at his many epic fights, his **legendary battles with Muhammad Ali**, and the impact of racial and cultural upheavals on the legacies of both fighters. The book was just released in paperback in February after a highly-praised 2021 hardcover release. Shameless plug: **use the promo code 'RLFANDF30' for 30% off** when you buy from the publisher at the link above. Share ### Amassed Insights #2: Snowballed URL: https://blog.amassinsights.com/amassed-insights-2-snowballed/ Last updated: 2025-04-02T20:15:16.000Z ## Well, That Snowballed Quickly Now that winter really feels here, I'm going to take this chance to explore **everything in alternative data that seems to be snowballing recently**, whether positively or negatively: ![A huge snowball running over people](https://media.tenor.com/7ErZtm24QsIAAAAC/keep-rolling-snowball.gif) ### Starting with the Plus Side - We officially had the first flurries of winter in NYC last week...maybe we'll be able to make snowballs sometime soon...or maybe we'll go yet another year without snow in NYC! - NYC was alive last week with Alternative Data events, both big and small, formal and informal. Data providers & data buyers were out-and-about more than ever before, **snowballing into last Wednesday being the best-attended happy hour of the 22 I've hosted**. And shout-out to my good friend, Mark Fleming-Williams, for hosting a really fun alternative alternative data happy hour the night before. It was great to see the community growing & thriving, as everyone I talked to was **very bullish on what's to come in 2025!** [Receive Happy Hour Invites](https://airtable.com/apprCJnlvYlNUELOF/shrQ00FN1Qox7uKK9?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) ### Now to the Down Side #### "Delay, Deny, Depose" - The shocking [news of the murder/assassination of Brian Thompson](https://www.reuters.com/world/us/unitedhealthcare-ceo-fatally-shot-ny-post-reports-2024-12-04/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2), the United Healthcare CEO, and the subsequent manhunt hit hard for me last week for a couple reasons: - It happened roughly 20 blocks from where I was that day, in such a brazen manner, and heightened the voices of those calling for the demise of Manhattan, my home. Spoiler alert: *NYC's not nearly the dangerous dystopia talking heads try to sound the alarm about*. - **Somehow, this situation is actually related to the alternative data industry.** In 2022, [United Healthcare purchased a prominent alternative data provider](https://apnews.com/article/technology-health-business-minnesota-us-department-of-justice-55f01b05097e6e57716d6263275a5e3d?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2), Change Healthcare, for $8B but then in February of this year, [announced a massive cybersecurity/data hack](https://apnews.com/article/change-cyberattack-hospitals-pharmacy-alphv-unitedhealthcare-521347eb9e8490dad695a7824ed11c41?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2), resulting in a massive [$1.6B writedown for UNH.H](https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/unitedhealth-warns-115-135share-hit-this-year-hack-2024-04-16/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2). - **Access to Change Healthcare's data across numerous large entities was revoked at that time**, leading their clients (including many major institutional investors) scrambling for a replacement. I've heard most data buyers are still looking to fill that gap. The latest updates from NYT on the UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting - This disruption not only exposed people's personal health information, but lead to severe billing/payment & claim submission delays, snowballing into healthcare service disruptions, and [according the New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/12/09/nyregion/uhc-ceo-murder-suspect?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2), **criticism of the "health care companies for putting profits above care"**, which appeared on a handwritten manifesto by new suspect [Luigi Mangione](https://www.linkedin.com/in/luigi-mangione/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2), a Data Engineer at TrueCar for the past few years. - I never thought I'd feel compelled to write about a murder, let alone an assassination, especially in a humble alternative data blog. It's good to see that we at least have a suspect in custody now and am hoping we learn more about any motives and their evolution over the past few years of data breaches. **Is this purely someone acting independently who feels slighted by the healthcare system (and its largest actor) or does it represent something more systemic** to sociopolitical or economic landscape in this country? (more on sociopolitical upheaval below) An optimistic mind may think this can lead to some overdue intelligent technological reforms and required decentralization and security practices. Not sure how optimistic I am quite yet. ;) #### The M Science & Yipit Fued [This trade secrets lawsuit has the alternative data industry buzzing“These files were among Yipit’s ‘crown jewels,’” the 55-page lawsuit states.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Business InsiderBradley Saacks![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/5ceea65411e20512575e1b74)](https://www.businessinsider.com/inside-yipits-lawsuit-against-2-former-employees-who-joined-mscience-2024-11?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) - Having been a party to an exceedingly-frivolous trade secrets case within the alternative data industry a while ago (maybe I'll post a full post-mortem on this in the future), **I do have a strong perspective on this case between two true stalwarts in the alternative data space, M Science and Yipit**, despite truly not having a horse in the race. I completely understand the instinct to value and closely protect your customer information & product planning documents and certainly don't believe former employees should have the right to take tangible materials owned by their former employer to their next job. This seems to be exactly what Yipit is asserting their former head of sales, [Alex Pinsky](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pinsky-a7852811/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2), and Zachary Emmett, have done when moving onto a job at their former rival, M Science. - However, in the US, there is basically no recourse for someone alleging a frivolous lawsuit based on assumptions and fear, designed to slow down their competition. Now, while I have no direct knowledge whether that is the case here, if Yipit is being truthful and not just hyperbolic about these files being "among Yipit's 'crown jewels'", they're revealing an acute weakness in their business. - A healthy, growing business wouldn't or shouldn't worry too much about high-level sales employees leaving, as it doesn't change the ultimate product or its value proposition to their clients, and these types of legal proceedings are very expensive, monetarily and from the perspective of the number of hours they cost executives. - More importantly, a mature alternative data product should and would speak for itself, having had the time to build trust with ongoing customers and prove its worth on an ongoing basis. Every data and research product should have to be continually resold every subscription cycle, based on its success during the subscription/trial period. For hegde funds, this is usually done through a broker vote period. If done correctly, relationships are activated or deactivated following the broker vote period and the subscription period elapsing. - **If you expect to use client relationships from a former employer for a free pass to subscribers for a new data product, you'll be very disappointed.** #### Sociopolitical Upheaval There are so many high variance sociopolitical events happening around the world all at the same time right now, such as: - Trump's reelection and the cascade of blusterous cabinet appointments, foreshadowing **huge structural changes in the federal government**. - South Korea's brief stint last week in **martial law** & [current leadership vacuum/instability](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/08/world/asia/south-korea-martial-law-yoon.html?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2). - France's first [toppled government since 1962](https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/12/16/president-emmanuel-macron-has-plunged-france-into-chaos?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) and scramble to gather [a coalition of those excluding the far-left and far-right](https://www.france24.com/en/france/20241209-macron-eyes-broad-alliance-form-new-french-govt?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2). - The overthrow of Assad's reign of terror in Syria. - Two large hot wars in the middle east and Ukraine, both seeming to be sitting on a knife's edge. These events all underscore the importance of having access to **unique, real-time, macroeconomic & sociopolitical indicators across geographies** as any of these events could snowball in isolation, let alone in concert. I laid out this data request in my last newsletter, and am including a relevant data provider profile below. ## Sign Up to Amass Insights Finding Valuable Data for You & Monetizing your Data Subscribe Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. Strictly valuable insights, if and when you want them. ## [Data Providers](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) & Products *If any of the following data providers piques your interest for any reason, [respond](mailto:jordan@amassinsights) and I'll share additional materials & directly introduce you, if necessary.* ### [BCMStrategy](https://www.bcmstrategy2.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2): Public Policy Quantified ([Data Profile](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recG2M8SX0ly75VJB?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2)) - *Summary*: Built by a former senior government official long-time DC insider, BCMStrategy's unique, patented methodology quantitatively measures sovereign language, such as government filings and policies/regulations, and anticipates the policy shifts and their effects on companies and entire industries/economies. This refactored product is just now more broadly coming to market after years of research, testing, and refining based on feedback from asset managers. - *Main Data Category*: [Public Policy](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=33&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) - *Unique Value Propositions*: - Source materials are gathered directly from both ubiquitous and hard-to-find public sources. - Data enrichment processes can also be licensed & leveraged on proprietary textual data sources. - *Historical Date Range*: \~5 Years - *Frequency*: Daily - *Coverage*: 4,000+ tickers including the entire Russell 3000, currencies, & ETFs. - *Key Data Fields*: Momentum Index, Posture, MACD, RSI, Rate of Change [![An Overview of BCMStrategy's Monetary Policy Data Product Offering](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2024/12/macrovs-one-pager-copy.png)](https://www.bcmstrategy2.com/policyscopesolutionsandsignals/macrovs1?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) An Overview of BCMStrategy's [Monetary Policy Data Product Offering](https://www.bcmstrategy2.com/policyscopesolutionsandsignals/macrovs1?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) [Get Introduced to BCMStrategy](mailto:jordan@amassinsights.com?subject=I'm%20Interested%20in%20BCM) ### New Data Providers - [Blue-Sky Nexus](https://www.blueskyapi.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recrPXjgTeyg8yCvk?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2)) - *Main Data Category*: [Financial Market Data](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=36&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) - *Brief*: Provides financial data and services to developers, financial institutions, and individual investors, offering datasets on equities, corporate actions, forex, and economic data. - [CLS Property Insight](https://www.clsl.co.uk/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/rec6y7oJOOMZOFwju?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2)) - *Main Data Category*: [Location - Stores & Real Estate](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=114&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) - *Brief*: Provides property search, environmental risk, and title inspection data solutions for residential and commercial real estate transactions including flood risks, contaminated land reports, and planning permissions data. - [eWorldTrade](https://www.eworldtrade.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recGqMbUZ20UMqdEH?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2)) - *Main Data Category*: [Company Information](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=89&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) - *Brief*: Provides B2B marketplace data connecting wholesalers, manufacturers, and buyers, offering market research analytics, trade metrics, and supplier verification data through their digital platform to inform sourcing and procurement decisions. - [CNC Searches](https://www.cncsearches.co.uk/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recOSVKxd3oM0pOYS?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2)) - *Main Data Category*: [Company Information](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=89&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) - *Brief*: Provides company credit reports using D&B and Equifax data to analyze businesses' financial health, credit history, payment trends, and director backgrounds, offering insights for credit decisions and business partner evaluation. ### New or Updated Data Products - [ExtractAlpha Unveils Analyst Model, a Breakthrough Stock Selection Signal for Institutional Investors](https://extractalpha.com/2024/11/13/extractalpha-unveils-analyst-model-a-breakthrough-stock-selection-signal-for-institutional-investors/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) by Julie Craig - ExtractAlpha's initial analyst model, TrueBeats, was and still is pretty revolutionary. This supposed step function improvement in that product is astonishing, and could be particularly profitable for newer quant funds. - [You can now see climate risk data when shopping for a home on Zillow](https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/08/business/home-shopping-zillow-climate-risk/index.html?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) by Samantha Delouya - I briefly subscribed to climate risk data to assess a house I ended up purchasing. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the US government's risk models seem extremely under-informed and to severely underestimate a house's risk, in comparison to well-built commercially-available climate risk models. - [Unacast Announces Strategic Partnership with SafeGraph to Bring Enhancements to the Unacast Insights Platform](https://www.unacast.com/post/unacast-safegraph-partnership?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) by Unacast ### M&A + Funding - [GlobalData buys job data provider LinkUp as part of 3-year growth plan](https://www.morningstar.co.uk/uk/news/AN%5F1731490260770257900/globaldata-buys-job-data-provider-linkup-as-part-of-3-year-growth-plan.aspx?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) by Morningstar - LinkUp, the most prominent job postings data provider in the alternative data industry is now under new ownership. Will this help them fight off the numerous challengers for this throne, including two prominent providers I know of that are about to be launched? - [FiscalNote Announces Sale Of Aicel Technologies, Inc. For $9.65 Million In Total Consideration](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241031427782/en/FiscalNote-Announces-Sale-Of-Aicel-Technologies-Inc.-For-9.65-Million-In-Total-Consideration?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) by Business Wire - A nice valuation data point for some more niche alternative data providers, valuing this South Korean company at about $10M! - [Private Equity Firm Buys Alliant As The Centerpiece To Its Platform Dreams](https://www.adexchanger.com/platforms/private-equity-firm-buys-alliant-as-the-centerpiece-to-its-platform-dreams/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) by Anthony Vargas - Another private equity firm (Inverness Graham) buying a data provider for multiple potential purposes. - [EarthDaily Analytics Announces Acquisition of Descartes Labs](https://blog.descarteslabs.com/earth-daily-analytics-announces-acquisition-descartes-labs?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) by Descartes Labs - [Advan Acquires Real Estate Intelligence](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241114055603/en/Advan-Acquires-Real-Estate-Intelligence?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) by Business Wire - [Green Street Acquires IJGlobal, Leading Provider of Global Infrastructure Data, News and Events](https://www.greenstreet.com/insights/press-releases/green-street-acquires-ijglobal-leading-provider-of-global-infrastructure-data-news-and-events?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) by Green Street ### [8 Data Providers](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/shrkHiOYX1TjqxRPZ?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) Featured Recently, including: - [Change Healthcare](https://www.changehealthcare.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recpMzIwJsb9dINR9?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2)) - *Main Data Category*: [Health Insurance](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=31&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) - *Brief*: Monitors and analyzes medical claims, and identifies prices and prescriptions from different providers. - [M Science](https://www.mscience.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/reclPZqqKsP8VcsnC?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2)) - *Main Data Category*: [Alternative Data-Driven Investment Research](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=109&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) - *Brief*: Aggregates third party data sets including web data and credit /debit card transaction data. Provides clean data and research. - [YipitData](https://www.yipitdata.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ([*Data Profile*](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/rec5YqkJt8GZc94Eq?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2)) - *Main Data Category*: [Alternative Data-Driven Investment Research](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=109&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) - *Brief*: Web data focused company that scrapes in-house and provides cleaned datasets and research. ## [Recent News](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/news?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com), Blogs & Podcasts ### [25 Featured Articles](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/shrN3yIbpmWKKCZsz?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2), including: [Amassed Insights #1: Cyber SinsInsights amassed recently in the data & investing industries![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/favicon-96x96-5.png)Amass InsightsJordan Hauer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/-1---feature_image_resized---new-1.png)](https://blog.amassinsights.com/amassed-insights-1/) My First Post in this Series about the Alternative Data Industry - [When does generative AI qualify for fair use?](https://suchir.net/fair%5Fuse.html?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) by Suchir Balaji - [This former OpenAI researcher alleges they broke copyright law](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/23/technology/openai-copyright-law.html?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) and he was part of it. He then took the unprecedented initiative to attempt to **scientifically explain the fair use doctrine for the AI age**. - The question of **where fair/unfair use of underlying data sources within generative AI models starts/ends** is one that needs to be figured out as soon as possible. Without clarity, highly-regulated, risk-averse organizations like large asset managers are being forced to eschew the potential benefits in lieu of regulatory/headline risk. - [How Google Spent 15 Years Concealing Its Internal Conversations](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/technology/google-antitrust-employee-messages.html?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) by David Streitfeld > "The exhibits and testimony showed that Google took numerous steps to keep a lid on internal communications. It encouraged employees to put 'attorney-client privileged' on documents and to always add a Google lawyer to the list of recipients, even if no legal questions were involved and the lawyer never responded... > 'Google had a top-down corporate policy of "Don’t save anything that could possibly make us look bad,"' she said. 'And that makes Google look bad. If they’ve got nothing to hide, people think, why are they acting like they do?'... > This year, the F.T.C. and the Justice Department’s antitrust division made it 'crystal clear' in an enforcement memo: Communications through messaging apps are documents and must be preserved if there is threat of litigation." - [The 2nd Abraham Thomas Episode](https://shows.acast.com/the-alternative-data-podcast/episodes/the-2nd-abraham-thomas-episode?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) by The Alternative Data Podcast - Listening to this podcast inspired me to dissect in detail [one of the best and most comprehensive posts I've ever seen on how to price a data asset](https://pivotal.substack.com/p/how-to-price-a-data-asset?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2), a topic near and dear to my heart. Stay tuned for a long-form post on my take on this. I appreciate [Abraham Thomas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/athomasq/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) for continuing to inspire following the successful exit of Quandl to NASDAQ. [How To Price A Data AssetEverything you ever wanted to know about data pricing.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/icon/https-3A-2F-2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com-2Fpublic-2Fimages-2F3eb20350-54d6-4345-9853-fa3ba8381ff9-2Fapple-touch-icon-180x180-1.png)PivotalAbraham Thomas![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/thumbnail/https-3A-2F-2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com-2Fpublic-2Fimages-2F56cde88b-ebe4-4824-beed-2c3153d47ff9_800x800-1.jpeg)](https://pivotal.substack.com/p/how-to-price-a-data-asset) - [The ChinaScope Episode](https://shows.acast.com/the-alternative-data-podcast/episodes/the-chinascope-episode?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) by The Alternative Data Podcast > "In this episode I speak to Tom Liu, founder of ChinaScope and invaluable guide to the Chinese market. > In our conversation, Tom and I discuss his data offering and the development of China’s attitudes towards data, as well as the buyers and sellers of alternative data in China today." ## Featured Events ### [9 Upcoming Events](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/shrxy2pLS9Sy8Nu07?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2), including: - World Finance Conference's [World Finance & Banking Symposium 2024](https://www.world-finance-conference.com/conference.php?id=29&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) starts on Dec 16, 2024 in Abu Dhabi. - (FREE) The [Next Alternative Data Happy Hour](https://airtable.com/apprCJnlvYlNUELOF/shrQ00FN1Qox7uKK9?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) in early Jan 2025 - Institutional Investor's [Institutional Investor Summit: UK & Ireland 2025](https://www.iinow.com/European-Institutional-Investor-Institute/Institutional-Investor-Summit-UK-Ireland-2025?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) starts on Jan 21, 2025 in London. - I'd go to this if it wasn't across an ocean. - BattleFin's [BattleFin Discovery Day Miami 2025](https://www.battlefin.com/events/miami-2025?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) starts on Jan 22, 2025 in Miami. - You won't find a more fun party atmosphere/vibe-type conference in the alternative data industry. Highly recommended. - Worldwide Business Research's [Equities Leaders Summit 2025](https://equitiesleaders.wbresearch.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) starts on Feb 3, 2025 in Miami. - Eagle Alpha's [Eagle Alpha Alternative Data Conference New York 2025](https://eaglealpha.com/2024/05/03/next-level-conference-february-2025?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) starts on Feb 12, 2025 in New York. - A constant in the alternative data event calendar. ### [32 Events Featured](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/shrmiMzTsyaXNUWB4?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2), including: - Neudata's [Neudata New York Winter Data Summit 2024](https://www.neudata.co/events/new-york-winter-data-summit-2024?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights2) started on Dec 5, 2024 in New York. - When asked by a data provider which of the usual suspect alternative data event channels is most worth investing in, my answer has to be Neudata. Share ### Amassed Insights #1: Cyber Sins URL: https://blog.amassinsights.com/amassed-insights-1/ Last updated: 2025-02-19T21:53:52.000Z ## Regularly Amassing Insights **I have been scouring the world for insights about the alternative data industry for more than a decade now.** Early on, sourcing new data while tracking impactful data/investing industry news & updates became untenably tedious, complex & unwieldy. At the time, due to humanity's increasing ability & propensity to track behaviors digitally, a cambrian explosion occurred in the avenues for **sourcing, utilizing & monetizing valuable data**. For that reason, I decided to embark on the neverending journey to map out, systematize, track, research, and **engage with as many relevant industry stakeholders and content channels as possible**. Now that I've painstakingly refined this process for so long, I'm publishing a subset of the most impactful, timely data/investing (a.k.a. "Alternative Data") industry announcements, news, events & updates. This is the first in a monthly (for now) series, featuring: - Questions, Observations, Trends & (hopefully, eventually) Conclusions - Featured Content, such as events to meet me at or data product announcements - New or Updated Data Providers & their Data Products - New Data Requests or Preferences & Data Buyer Profiles - Relevant Content, such as impactful, recent news articles or upcoming events I'd love for these insights to spur interactions between industry participants. For **a direct introduction to an entity you find here**, [email me](mailto:jordan@amassinsights.com) or [contact us here](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/contact-us?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1). Almost all of the following information (and a whole lot more) appears in our comprehensive web platform, [Insights](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1). You'll see the full details if you're [signed up](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/?signup=true&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) and [logged in](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/?login=true&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1). But because **I don't believe in forcing everyone to utilize yet another online platform**, I highlight the major developments here, and offer subscribers multiple options to consume this content: - direct through the **source material**, such as attachments, websites or articles - through the custom-built, curated & enriched Insights Platform - Registered users can browse all of the details we've collected, including the [full directory of 23,000+ Provider Profiles](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) - Unregistered users can still browse [the directory of abridged Provider Profiles](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) - through embedded [Airtable](https://airtable.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) **bases**, enabling seamless filtering & sorting - through **CSV exports** of these bases - thankfully, these bases are dynamic and constantly updated, always displaying the most recent information - unfortunately, this can lead to mismatches between the statistics in this static post and the information shown in the dynamic base ## Cybersyn's Cyber Sins [Cybersyn](https://www.cybersyn.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1), a startup founded in 2022 by the former head of data science at Coatue that blasted on the scene in 2023, [raising a $63M seed round](https://www.reuters.com/technology/data-startup-cybersyn-raises-63-mln-snowflake-led-funding-round-2023-04-12/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1), has [flamed out quickly](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alexander-izydorczyk-86390759%5Ftoday-is-an-extremely-difficult-day-at-cybersyn-activity-7254525613804318721-auTj?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1). Considering the size of the seed round and how much control their biggest backer, Snowflake, seemed to wield, I can't say I'm surprised or even upset by the go-big or go-home mindset. The CEO, [Alex Izydorcyk](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-izydorczyk-86390759/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1), made it clear this was not just his decision, saying the "business situation has changed beyond the control of our management team, and **our board has made the decision to wind down**." He explains that he anticipates Cybersyn's Public Domain datasets to be purchased by Snowflake and that they will "ensure a smooth handover with **no disruption to the data feeds you rely on**." I firmly believe the main idea (as I understand it from [hearing Alex](https://www.listennotes.com/es/podcasts/the-alternative/the-alex-izydorczyk-episode-I-hlTQvk5zS/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) on [Mark Fleming-William's excellent The Alternative Data Podcast](https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-alternative-data-podcast-mark-fleming-uUzFJP8nhSN/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1)) of this failed venture is still as valid & promising as ever: a private-equity-type vehicle to invest in unique data assets and to jumpstart the monetization of those data assets to generate returns from them. However, **it's still quite early in the inevitable revolution in accurately valuing data assets & effectively monetizing them**. In an effort to jumpstart our collective progress towards these goals, **I'll soon be publishing a deep dive into strategies for pricing & valuing datasets, as well as guides on effectively monetizing data in the asset management industry**. ## Upcoming Events I'll Be At Come and chat data with me! - My monthly **Alternative Data Happy Hour #21 is taking place on October 29th** after work, 6-8 PM EST, in Midtown Manhattan. For the calendar invite and exact location, please [take a couple minutes to share your information with me](https://airtable.com/apprCJnlvYlNUELOF/shrQ00FN1Qox7uKK9?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1). - My friend [Vidak Radonjic](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vidak-radonjic-7229b46/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) hosts the [6th Annual Beryl Elites Alternative Investments & Artificial Intelligence Conference](https://berylelites.com/6th-annual-1?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1), on Oct 28-29 in New York. I try to make it to this one every year because of its uniqueness in attendees (a wider array of asset managers than most conferences) and entertainment (Vidak & other musicians/dancers perform after the eclectic data/AI/investment panels). ([Insights Profile](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/events/reczQBp9GQ15NaAJv?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1)) [Receive Happy Hour Invites](https://airtable.com/apprCJnlvYlNUELOF/shrQ00FN1Qox7uKK9?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) ![Will Ferrell saying "So, drinks after this"](https://media.tenor.com/brYz2cscTF0AAAAC/drinks-lets-get-drinks.gif) ## [Data Providers](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) & Products *If any of the following data providers piques your interest for any reason, [respond](mailto:jordan@amassinsights) and I'll share additional materials & directly introduce you, if necessary.* ### [Moojing](https://moojing-global.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1): Chinese E-commerce & Social Activity ([Data Profile](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/unproviders/recEFafxWv2fVQnqc?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1)) ![logo-en.jpg](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/84/8e84ed8d-e383-47a8-b1d2-d978d092d6d9/content/images/2024/10/logo-en-1.jpg) - *Summary*: The largest dataset of Chinese eCommerce transactions, capturing 97% of the total GMV + includes the amount of volume purchased down to individual brand / SKU-level. Data is gathered directly from 9B+ pages per month and anomalies/biases are carefully adjusted/cleaned. - *Coverage*: Crawls every single page in the major eCommerce sites in China, including PDD, BABA, JD, TMALL, Taobao, Kaola, Suning. Covers 1M+ consumer brands & tracks 10B+ daily GMV - *Main Data Category*: [Transactional - Email Receipts & eCommerce/Online](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=81&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) - *Historical Date Range*: 8+ Years - *Point-in-time Data*: Yes - *Frequency*: Daily - *Ticker Mapping*: Yes, across 25 global stock exchanges including Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, NASDAQ, etc. [Get Introduced to Moojing](mailto:jordan@amassinsights.com?subject=I'm%20Interested%20in%20Moojing) ### [12 New Data Providers](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=createdDate&value1=1727110961673&type1=datepicker&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) & [160 Updated Data Providers](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=updatedDate&value1=1727110961673&type1=datepicker&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) - [Octagon](https://octagonai.co/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) ([Data Profile](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers/receKOrCQsYbeOucM?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassediInsights1)) - *Main Data Category*: [Investment Research](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=99&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) - *Brief*: Leverages market intelligence to offer a modern AI investment platform designed for AI investing. - [Bloomberg Sanctions Data](https://www.bloomberg.com/professional/dataset/sanctions-data/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ([Data Profile](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers/rec11e5SpnQNfWTWH?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1)) - *Main Data Category*: [Company Information](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=89&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) - *Brief*: Provides information on sanctions and watchlists, helping financial institutions and corporations manage compliance risks and screen entities in international trade and finance. - [Which?](https://which.co.uk/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) ([Data Profile](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers/recTLWeGtLjisN38z?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1)) - *Main Data Category*: [Company & Product Reviews](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=35&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) - *Brief*: Provides data on consumer products and services through independent reviews and testing for sectors like electronics, home appliances, finance, and healthcare. - [Oxford Partnership](https://oxford-partnership.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) ([Data Profile](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers/rec5kwRa4i9mOjTIL?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1)) - *Main Data Category*: [Location - Consumers & IoT](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=92&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) - *Brief*: Quantitative data & insight services include outlets, consumer, volume, and price. - [SourceWatch](https://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=SourceWatch&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) ([Data Profile](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers/recZW2SSB8GmWyaYZ?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1)) - *Main Data Category*: [Company Information](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=89&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) - *Brief*: Tools to attract public participation in documenting information about the people, companies, and entities attempting to shape public opinion. [Additional details about these Providers](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/shrkHiOYX1TjqxRPZ?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) #### New or Updated Data Products - [Amass Insights about Alternative Data](https://blog.amassinsights.com/amass-insights-about-alternative-data/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) by Jordan Hauer ([Insights](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/news/recsANN44ILin9C0B?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1)) - Gotta talk my own book! - [Neudata expands market data capabilities with new product launch](https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/neudata-expands-market-data-capabilities-with-new-product-launch-302246577.html?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) by Neudata ([Insights](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/news/recZ2S5O7WyPg9xwf?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1)) - Traditional financial market data is, always has been, and always will be more valuable to investors than alternative data. - [AltHub and Monda Partner to Offer End-to-End Data Monetization Solution](https://www.monda.ai/blog/althub-and-monda-partner-to-offer-end-to-end-data-monetization-solution?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) by Lucy Kelly - Great to see friends of mine and two innovative data companies collaborate towards more efficient data monetization! - [RS Metrics Integrates 2024 ENCORE Major Upgrades into Its ESGSignals® Biodiversity Offering](https://apnews.com/press-release/ein-presswire-newsmatics/rs-metrics-integrates-2024-encore-major-upgrades-into-its-esgsignals-biodiversity-offering-a79fcd8e6fe3c6d97d9d22073cffd4da?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) by AP News ([Insights](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/news/recmOTNJdOWovICV6?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1)) - [SESAMm Launches Controversy Exposure Score: A New Era for ESG Risk Analysis](https://www.sesamm.com/blog/sesamm-new-controversy-exposure-score-ces?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) by SESAMm ([Insights](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/news/recMcqNTW5jImS9y8?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1)) #### M&A + Funding - [Facing platform shutdown, former IEX Cloud head buys its assets in 11th-hour bid](https://www.waterstechnology.com/trading-tech/7951983/facing-platform-shutdown-former-iex-cloud-head-buys-its-assets-in-11th-hour-bid?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) by WatersTechnology ([Insights](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/news/recXMalEQ49IscE23?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1)) - A new/old low-cost API-only financial market data provider has been spawned by savvy industry veterans - [Monda Raises $5M Seed Round to Help Companies Monetize Data and Fuel AI](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/monda-raises-5m-seed-round-to-help-companies-monetize-data-and-fuel-ai-302236139.html?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) by Datarade ([Insights](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/news/recWc1g3pab5xArw4?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1)) - Alongside its sister product, [Datarade](https://datarade.ai/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1), Monda is making progress towards being the Shopify of data products - [Quantum Commodity Intelligence completes £12.5m Series A funding](https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/quantum-commodity-intelligence-completes-12-5m-series-a-funding-302198236.html?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) by Quantum Commodity Intelligence ([Insights](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/news/recLbVfUVduRzyErs?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1)) - [Cherre Announces $30M Series C Round to Accelerate Growth](https://blog.cherre.com/2024/09/17/cherre-announces-30m-series-c-round/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) by Cherre ([Insights](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/news/recdaqsAGgtiAOnA4?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1)) - [Powerlytics Rapid Growth Spurs New Round of Investments](https://www.powerlytics.com/powerlytics-rapid-growth-spurs-new-round-of-investments/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) by PowerDev ([Insights](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/news/recivxIktrPlgAMR9?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1)) - [Story raises $80M at $2.25B valuation to build a blockchain for the business of content IP in the age of AI](https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/21/story-raises-83m-at-a-2-25b-valuation-to-build-a-blockchain-for-the-business-of-content-ip-in-the-age-of-ai/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) by Ingrid Lunden ([Insights](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/news/recI8eLNVrwRs193e?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1)) ## Data Requests by Data Buyers *If any request reasonably matches with a data product you're aware of, [respond](mailto:jordan@amassinsights.com) and I'll directly introduce you, if appropriate.* ### Global Alternative Data Sources for Sophisticated Macro Investors - *Requirements*: - Look at the big picture of the world and the world's economies - Focusing on the major economies, such as the G10 - Need real-time/high-frequency & forward-looking estimates of the public economic data that is collected and published by governments and NGOs - Inflation/growth estimates by forecasting GDP, PMI, CPI & consumer spending statistics - The select alternative datasets that government agencies have started utilizing within their own analysis - Fund flows are a key ingredient - 10+ years of history preferred - Point-in-time accuracy required - *Data Categories In Scope*: - [Macroeconomic](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=111&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) - [Investable Products](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=17&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) - [Market Trades or Transactions](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=261&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) - [Open Government](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/providers?filter1=categories.id&value1=50&type1=checkbox&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) **For some help in sourcing data for your unique requirements:** [Submit Your Data Requests & Preferences](https://airtable.com/apprCJnlvYlNUELOF/pag0Z8LkxmD6Mglu6/form?ref=blog.amassinsights.com) ## [Industry News](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/news?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) ### [96 New Articles or Blog Posts](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/news?filter1=publishedDate&value1=1727110961673&type1=datepicker&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) [34 articles related to Alternative Data](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/news?filter1=articleTopics.id&value1=2&type1=checkbox&filter2=publishedDate&value2=1727110961673&type2=datepicker&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) and featuring 19 of them, including: - [New data shows US job growth has been far weaker than initially reported](https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/21/economy/bls-jobs-revisions/index.html?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) by Alicia Wallace ([Insights](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/news/reczIS6uhUqVQQB9i?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1)) > "The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary annual benchmark review of employment data suggests that there were 818,000 fewer jobs in March of this year than were initially reported. > Every year, the BLS conducts a revision to the data from its monthly survey of businesses’ payrolls, then benchmarks the March employment level to those measured by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages program. > The preliminary data marks the largest downward revision since 2009 and shows that the labor market wasn’t quite as red hot as initially thought. However, job growth was still historically strong." How much can we really trust government statistics when they're released, and how do anticipated future revisions affect the economy & the markets in the short/long term? - [China reveals plan for data enforcement super agency](https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3212709/china-reveals-plan-data-enforcement-super-agency?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) by South China Morning Post ([Insights](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/news/recvtnXYHSNCkf2ga?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1)) > "Beijing on Tuesday unveiled a plan to set up a new national-level government office to oversee the security of all state-owned data and ensure that information is shared between government agencies. > The data guardian would keep an eye on China’s big internet companies, the digital economy and personal data" Can the US federal government learn something from more centralized/socialized governments like China on the best ways to govern people's data rights? Or will we continue diving deeper into a complicated patchwork of state-governed data regulations? [Additional details from these Articles](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/shrN3yIbpmWKKCZsz?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) ## [Relevant Events](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/events?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) ### 14 Featured Upcoming Events - [Neudata's Data Day for Investors](https://neudata.co/events/paris-data-day-2024?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) starts on Oct 30 in Paris ([Insights Profile](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/events/recPkEUkR6sBhSOoP?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1)) - [Foxon Media's The Summit for Asset Management (TSAM)](https://tsam.foxonmedia.com/toronto?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) starts on Nov 4 in Toronto ([Insights Profile](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/events/recg8bqOYhkJcCDKm?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1)) - [SQA's (Society of Quantitative Analysts) Half-Day Quant Finance Conference](https://sqa.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com%5Fjevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=25&Itemid=127&year=2024&month=11&day=06&title=boston-half-day-quant-finance-conference&uid=9a678feb43d5f89da75a002dc8feb586&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) starts on Nov 5 in Boston ([Insights Profile](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/events/recDbc2TrYKXr0zej?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1)) - [Markets Group's 8th Annual Switzerland Institutional Forum](https://marketsgroup.org/forums/switzerland-institutional-autumn-forum-2024?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) starts on Nov 7 in Zurich ([Amass Profile](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/events/recImywEIZBc7oOox?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1)) - [Financial Times Live's Future of Asset Management Europe](https://foameurope.live.ft.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) starts on Nov 12 in London ([Insights Profile](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/events/recK9sBE4p2uTyTEV?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1)) - [BattleFin's Discovery Day](https://www.battlefin.com/events/london-2024-alt-data?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) starts on Nov 20 in London ([Insights Profile](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/events/recVngcKoBDEOmc3Y?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1)) [Additional details about these Events](https://airtable.com/appSN4LMQkGfsunHg/shrxy2pLS9Sy8Nu07?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) ### [51 New Events](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/events?filter1=createdTime&value1=1727110961673&type1=datepicker&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) and [150 Updated Events](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/events?filter1=lastUpdated&value1=1727110961673&type1=datepicker&utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) 11 Featured New Events, including: - [Eagle Alpha's alternative data events](https://www.eaglealpha.com/events/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1): - Feb 1, 2025 in New York: [Alternative Data Conference](https://www.eaglealpha.com/2024/05/03/next-level-conference-february-2025?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) ([Insights Profile](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/events/rechaNMa4OH24esF4?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1)) - Jun 1, 2025 in London: [Alternative Data Conference](https://www.eaglealpha.com/2024/05/01/london-alternative-data-conference-june-2025?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) ([Insights Profile](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/events/recBYFfl6NZGOnYCS?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1)) - [The University of Chicago's Market Microstructure, Quantitative Trading, High Frequency and Large Data](https://stevanovichcenter.uchicago.edu/conferences?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1) starts on May 15, 2025 ([Insights Profile](https://amassinsights.com/?ref=blog.amassinsights.com#/events/recP0tjBqeJAF5lbG?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassedInsights1)) - 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Check your inbox to complete your signup. Strictly valuable insights, if and when you want them. Share ### Amass Insights about Alternative Data URL: https://blog.amassinsights.com/amass-insights-about-alternative-data/ Last updated: 2025-02-19T21:54:57.000Z First things first, I want to express **my sincere appreciaton for the support & value my network generously offers**, whether as a subscriber to this newsletter or as a trusted resource, confidant, colleague or partner. ![DJ Khaled saying "I appreciate you"](https://media.tenor.com/MmWv57ablikAAAAC/dj-khaled-i-appreciate-you.gif) These relationships are my number one professional priority and because of that, **I'll always strive to open up as much of my industry knowledge and valuable content I've amassed as possible**, and tailor it to this community's evolving needs. The content here and the conclusions drawn are **inspired by my vast experience in the alternative data industry** (before that buzzword was even coined) and **working with hundreds of data providers and data buyers** (while discovering tens of thousands more). My main focus is to **enable more efficient & effective collaboration and cooperation between the various stakeholders in the "alternative data industry"**. Together, we can level the playing field in this notoriously opaque industry. We can scale up the quantity & quality of the interactions between data/research/analytics providers/products and those looking to gain an informational edge and ultimately, cut down the time to value in the data sourcing->procurement->monetization process. In that spirit, if you'd like to be put in touch with an entity (e.g. a company or person) you learn about on this blog, please don't hesitate to ask me for the intro! [Here's more](https://blog.amassinsights.com/welcome-to-amass-insights-subscribers?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassInsightsaboutAlternativeData) about the origins and goals of this ambitious endeavor. ## Sign Up to Amass Insights Finding Valuable Data for You & Monetizing your Data Subscribe Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. Strictly valuable insights, if and when you want them. 💡 While the data buyer community can really stem from any industry or sector, ****my background is mostly in working with asset managers looking to use alternative data to generate alpha**. For now, I'll mostly be approaching topics from that lens, while continuing to gather knowledge about data sourcing in other industries. (Reach out and we can exchange our expertise!) ![a puppy struggling to climb a step](https://media.tenor.com/ICe--dOUNzkAAAAC/struggle-real.gif) ## What to Expect - **regular posts of value**, but I can't yet commit to a specific cadence, considering I'm raising two small children while running a business...the struggle is real - **variety in content**, whether in length, format, medium or methodology - [Blog Posts](https://blog.amassinsights.com/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassInsightsaboutAlternativeData) - Newsletters - Personalized Opportunities (directly, through email or face-to-face) - [IRL Events (In-Real-Life)](https://airtable.com/shrQ00FN1Qox7uKK9?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassInsightsaboutAlternativeData) - Curated Resources, such as databases or reports - Virtual Meetings - Expert Analyses - News & Updates - An occasional personal note or idea - **data provider profiles & offerings**, I've spent the past 12 years scouring the earth for valuable data and have profiled more than 23k data providers within the most in-depth taxonomy - **data buyer requests & profiles**, we've tackled & painstakingly documented hundreds of distinct data requests and use cases over these years - **useful Data & InvestTech tools and resources** - a friendly & respectful atmosphere bringing together the overlapping worlds of **Data Providers, Data Buyers and Data Tools/Resources** ## Beats I'll Follow The following is a non-exhaustive list of the main topics I'll be contributing my thoughts to: - Any question I'm routinely being asked by my professionals network, from "What's **the newest, most valuable data provider** you came across?" to "Why is it **so hard to sell my data products**?" and "What is the **latest, hottest data category desired by data buyers**?" - **Alternative Data**, it's availability and use within all industries, but particularly in the asset/investment management industry - **Data Monetization & Sales**, how to best prepare, market & sell your data products to external companies that may be interested in buying your data - **Data Sourcing & Procurement**, how to find, vet and utilize external data providers & products that can improve your bottom-line - **Legal & Compliance Issues with Data**, new or updated rules, legal precedents & regulations affecting the usage of external data sources - **Investing Technology**, "InvestTech" tools that generate alpha for fund managers, and, more broadly, FinTech - **The Data Landscape**, in order to become an expert in all things alternative data, a deep understanding of all the players in the data industry is necessary, including **data providers, investment managers, corporate data buyers, and data tools & services**. - **Matching Data Requests with the Right Data Provider** - conversly, **Matching Data Providers with the Right Data Buyers** Additionally, considering the heterogenous nature of the companies I interact with, I'll be weighing in on a few more sub-topics, such as: - Market Data - Hedge Funds - PE/VC - Macro - AI - ESG ## The Community I'd like this space to be as open and interactive as possible. Useful insights from any and all industry parties are welcomed, just join the discussion...If you're strapped for time, ignore the rest of this and just hit reply or post a comment with your answer to this one question: **"What is the one data category or burning topic about alternative data that you just can’t let go of?"** (maybe I'll give the best replies a shoutout in future issues ;) Otherwise I'd really appreciate if you'd take 1 minute to fill out [our subscriber form](https://airtable.com/apprCJnlvYlNUELOF/shrQ00FN1Qox7uKK9?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=AmassInsightsaboutAlternativeData): I'm excited for us all to get to know each other even better! --- Share ### Building an IRL Data Community URL: https://blog.amassinsights.com/building-an-in-person-data-event-community/ Last updated: 2025-02-19T21:55:34.000Z ### My Initial In-Person Community Vision I began hosting a [monthly informal Alternative Data Happy Hour event](https://airtable.com/shrQ00FN1Qox7uKK9?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=BuildingAnIRLDataCommunity) in Midtown Manhattan 17 months ago. **I could not be more humbled from & proud of how engaged & supportive everyone who has come out to one of the happy hours has been**. So firstly, thank you to everyone for just being you. I decided to start it because: 1. In most previous networking events I'd been to, I found the unstructured time to be the most productive. In my opinion, the "content" portion of events holds diminishing value as you become more of an expert in the topics focused on in the event. Experts can often obtain the intel necessary through more efficient means. 2. I felt that everyone's (including my) in-person relationships had been rapidly decaying post-COVID. 3. I attended [Ethan Aaron's](http://https//www.linkedin.com/in/ethanaaron?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=BuildingAnIRLDataCommunity) [Low-Key Data Happy Hour](http://https//docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeD9C8o-e5cQm0LwQLjbOZooevuWGqVD8cPzxZRNlqgj49k-A/viewform?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=BuildingAnIRLDataCommunity) and really enjoyed the laid-back vibe and hearing about the diversity of perspectives across the data industry. 4. My company is bootstrapped, scrappy and well-connected already, so it's hard to achieve an acceptable ROI when spending thousands of dollars to attend an industry event. ### My In-Person Community Vision Going Forward One thing is a given: **I will continue running the Alternative Data Happy Hour on a monthly basis forever**. Besides that baseline event, I am starting to host more varied types of gatherings, no longer exclusively centered around alcohol and not only informal/public. I'm leading the community in these directions because I think **it's important that we diversify the way that we interact & network & build friendships & professional relationships**. Trust through shared experiences are the key to building mutually-beneficial, longer-term relationships. Therefore, in the coming months, **I will be announcing new event types open to the whole community**. My second rock climbing get together will be tomorrow (Tues, May 21 in Chelsea, NYC – [let me know](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanhauer/?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=BuildingAnIRLDataCommunity) if you'd like the invite). And since I just bought a house out in Shelter Island, maybe I'll host something out in the Hamptons this summer. These will always be cheap or free and will never include any sales pitches. And this coming fall, **I'll begin hosting private events tailored to certain subsets of the community with shared interests**, most notably **data buyers** looking to more efficiently find valuable data and put it to use & **data providers** looking to improve their data products and generate revenue from their data.These private events will include a few key elements: 1. Sharing stories & solutions between those with similar problems 2. Learning from key experts about timely topics 3. Refreshments and meals to delight any foodie 4. A focus on education & relationship-building, not sales pitches I welcome any of the following groups of professionals to [join our growing hybrid community](https://blog.amassinsights.com/#/portal/signup?utm%5Fsource=blog.amassinsights.com&utm%5Fmedium=post&utm%5Fcampaign=BuildingAnIRLDataCommunity): - **asset managers** (such as hedge funds or private equity funds) - **data providers** - **data buyers** - **data industry participants** ## Sign Up to Amass Insights Finding Valuable Data for You & Monetizing your Data Subscribe Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. Strictly valuable insights, if and when you want them. Share ### Almost Time to Amass Insights URL: https://blog.amassinsights.com/coming-soon/ Last updated: 2024-05-08T03:11:09.000Z This is Amass Insights, a brand new blog/newsletter site by Jordan Hauer that's just getting started. Things will be up and running here shortly, but you can [subscribe](#/portal/) in the meantime if you'd like to stay up to date and receive emails when new content is published!