Abraham Thomas, co-founder of Quandl, discusses the unique characteristics of data businesses and their economic models. He highlights the differences between data companies and software companies, the challenges and advantages of data collection, and the structural and financial differences between data and software businesses. The conversation also explores the concept of minimum viable data sets, the value of data quality, and the accelerating nature of data businesses over time.

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Ted Merz, former senior executive at Bloomberg, discusses the success of Bloomberg News and the key factors that set Bloomberg apart from its competitors. He highlights the importance of innovation, collaboration, and a customer-focused culture in driving the company's success. Merz also shares examples of how Bloomberg differentiated itself in the news industry, such as delivering news faster than competitors and pre-writing stories based on anticipated outcomes. The conversation also touches on the distinction between Bloomberg as a data company rather than a software company, emphasizing the value of organizing and delivering data reliably and comprehensively. The challenges of maintaining extreme quality in data delivery are also discussed.

You can find Ted here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-merz-cfa-b711257/

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Rob Farley, former COO of Wolfe Research, discusses the importance of quality in building organizations and designing products. He shares insights on differentiated research, skepticism, and independent verification. Rob also talks about the challenges and advantages of working in a small firm versus a large investment bank. He highlights the need for nimbleness, transparency, and a focus on excellence. The conversation touches on topics like change management, the role of data in financial services, and the importance of process quality.

You can find Rob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farleyro/

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