In this episode I speak to Freeman Lewin, co-Founder of Brickroad, a data sourcing company that began by servicing not hedge funds but AI labs.

In our conversation we discuss the evolution of AI labs data needs, and differences between how they and hedge funds approach data.

My apologies for the sound quality for large parts of the recording.

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This podcast is an edited recording of an interview with Freeman Lewin recorded in April 2026. The views and opinions expressed in this interview are those of Freeman Lewin and Mark Fleming-Williams and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of either CFM or any of its affiliates. The information provided herein is general information only and does not constitute investment or other advice. Any statements regarding market events, future events or other similar statements constitute only subjective views, are based upon expectations or beliefs, involve inherent risks and uncertainties and should therefore not be relied on. Future evidence and actual results could differ materially from those set forth, contemplated by or underlying these statements. In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that these statements are or will prove to be accurate or complete in any way.

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In this episode I speak to Vin Vacanti, Co-founder and CEO of Yipit Data, which is one of the largest providers in the alt data space.

In our conversation, Vin and I discuss Yipit’s fascinating evolution from Groupon deal aggregator to alt data unicorn, why consumer data led in alt data types, how he approaches pricing, and much else besides.

Meanwhile, if you have any feedback on the alternative data podcast I’d love to hear from you on LinkedIn.

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This podcast is an edited recording of an interview with Vin Vacanti recorded in April 2026. The views and opinions expressed in this interview are those of Vin Vacanti and Mark Fleming-Williams and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of either CFM or any of its affiliates. The information provided herein is general information only and does not constitute investment or other advice. Any statements regarding market events, future events or other similar statements constitute only subjective views, are based upon expectations or beliefs, involve inherent risks and uncertainties and should therefore not be relied on. Future evidence and actual results could differ materially from those set forth, contemplated by or underlying these statements. In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that these statements are or will prove to be accurate or complete in any way.

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In this episode I speak to Zach Zboralske, until recently a senior sales representative at Consumer Edge. I subtitle this episode “Confessions of an Elite Alt Data Salesman”.

In our conversation, Zach and I discuss the evolution of transaction data, pricing, selling to quants vs discretionaries, and Zach’s new challenge at Stavtar.

Correction – when I’m describing the evolution of credit card data with Yodlee I say credit cards when I mean hedge funds, sorry about that.

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This podcast is an edited recording of an interview with Zach Zboralske recorded in March 2026. The views and opinions expressed in this interview are those of Zach Zboralske and Mark Fleming-Williams and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of either CFM or any of its affiliates. The information provided herein is general information only and does not constitute investment or other advice. Any statements regarding market events, future events or other similar statements constitute only subjective views, are based upon expectations or beliefs, involve inherent risks and uncertainties and should therefore not be relied on. Future evidence and actual results could differ materially from those set forth, contemplated by or underlying these statements. In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that these statements are or will prove to be accurate or complete in any way.

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