<p>In this episode, we spoke with Rich Edwards, CEO of Mindspan Systems. Mindspan Systems specializes in providing data science and data-driven technology solutions to mid-market insurance, banking, and financial institutions. Their focus is on helping these organizations create personalized and customized experiences for each customer, leading to enhanced customer satisfaction and better business outcomes. </p> <p> </p> <p>Join us in another rich podcast episode where we delve into the world of data, technology, and business strategy. Connect with Rich as we talk about the possibilities data can make to get you on your competitive edge!  </p> <p> </p> <p>We particularly talk about: </p> <p> </p> <p>1:30 – Rich Edwards’ Career Story </p> <p>4:30 – Going out of your comfort Zone </p> <p>6:48 – Investing in research improve product market fit </p> <p>7:50 – Rich’s experience with IBM  </p> <p>10:50 – Speaking Engagements and joining Hackathons </p> <p>11:30 – Strategic shift to the enterprise level of business </p> <p>13:15 – Getting involved with Mindspan Systems  </p> <p>14:20 – Data as a liability </p> <p>17:00 – What Mindspan Systems does and the type of problems they solve </p> <p>21:56 – What makes Mindspan Systems different from others: Their data-driven approach </p> <p>25:54 – Putting on the Product Management hat </p> <p>27:30 – Investing into existing solutions and finding broad possibilities </p> <p>29:55 – Rich’s view on AI applied to Financial Services </p> <p>33:56 – Technology will be commoditized with AI and become more competitive </p> <p>34:15 – The mindset when viewing data and AI as a liability  </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://blog.mangtas.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">*view show notes*</a> </p> <p>Connect with Rich:  </p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/richedwards/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/richedwards/</a>  </p> <p>Website: <a href="https://mindspaninc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://mindspaninc.com/</a>  </p> <p> </p> <p>Mangtas Nation is hosted by Mangtas CEO Wouter Delbaere and CMO Jacki Demuynck.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Jacki and Wouter are also the co-founders of Mangtas – a curated marketplace where businesses can meet their remote staffing needs – reliably.</p> <p> </p> <p>Connect with Wouter: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/wouter-delbaere/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/wouter-delbaere/</a>  </p> <p>Connect with Jacki: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackidemuynck/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackidemuynck/</a>  </p> <p>Join us at <a href="http://bit.ly/3X7avm6" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/3X7avm6</a>  </p> <p> </p> <p>Follow us on Spotify, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! </p> <p>Be sure to subscribe/follow #MangtasNation for more! </p>

Mangtas Nation

Mangtas Nation

Data as Your Competitive Edge with Rich Edwards | EP 20

JUL 10, 202338 MIN
Mangtas Nation

Data as Your Competitive Edge with Rich Edwards | EP 20

JUL 10, 202338 MIN

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<p>In this episode, we spoke with Rich Edwards, CEO of Mindspan Systems. Mindspan Systems specializes in providing data science and data-driven technology solutions to mid-market insurance, banking, and financial institutions. Their focus is on helping these organizations create personalized and customized experiences for each customer, leading to enhanced customer satisfaction and better business outcomes. </p> <p> </p> <p>Join us in another rich podcast episode where we delve into the world of data, technology, and business strategy. Connect with Rich as we talk about the possibilities data can make to get you on your competitive edge!  </p> <p> </p> <p>We particularly talk about: </p> <p> </p> <p>1:30 – Rich Edwards’ Career Story </p> <p>4:30 – Going out of your comfort Zone </p> <p>6:48 – Investing in research improve product market fit </p> <p>7:50 – Rich’s experience with IBM  </p> <p>10:50 – Speaking Engagements and joining Hackathons </p> <p>11:30 – Strategic shift to the enterprise level of business </p> <p>13:15 – Getting involved with Mindspan Systems  </p> <p>14:20 – Data as a liability </p> <p>17:00 – What Mindspan Systems does and the type of problems they solve </p> <p>21:56 – What makes Mindspan Systems different from others: Their data-driven approach </p> <p>25:54 – Putting on the Product Management hat </p> <p>27:30 – Investing into existing solutions and finding broad possibilities </p> <p>29:55 – Rich’s view on AI applied to Financial Services </p> <p>33:56 – Technology will be commoditized with AI and become more competitive </p> <p>34:15 – The mindset when viewing data and AI as a liability  </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://blog.mangtas.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">*view show notes*</a> </p> <p>Connect with Rich:  </p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/richedwards/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/richedwards/</a>  </p> <p>Website: <a href="https://mindspaninc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://mindspaninc.com/</a>  </p> <p> </p> <p>Mangtas Nation is hosted by Mangtas CEO Wouter Delbaere and CMO Jacki Demuynck.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Jacki and Wouter are also the co-founders of Mangtas – a curated marketplace where businesses can meet their remote staffing needs – reliably.</p> <p> </p> <p>Connect with Wouter: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/wouter-delbaere/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/wouter-delbaere/</a>  </p> <p>Connect with Jacki: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackidemuynck/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackidemuynck/</a>  </p> <p>Join us at <a href="http://bit.ly/3X7avm6" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://bit.ly/3X7avm6</a>  </p> <p> </p> <p>Follow us on Spotify, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! </p> <p>Be sure to subscribe/follow #MangtasNation for more! </p>