Best Earth Analytics Podcasts (2025)

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"Bending, not breaking": The global economy’s new normal 26:22

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In this episode, Joyce Chang, chair of Global Research at J.P. Morgan, is joined by Jahangir Aziz, head of Emerging Markets Research, and Jay Barry, head of Global Rates Strategy. Together, they explore how AI is reshaping global economic narratives, why tech innovation trumps tariffs, the evolving U.S.–China relationship and more. They also discus…

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Beyond the Hype: Embeddings, Foundation Models, and the Future of Earth Observation with Isaac Corley and Christopher Ren 53:43

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What does it really take to teach AI to understand our planet? In this episode, Matt sits down with Isaac Corley, Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Wherobots and maintainer of TorchGeo, and Christopher Ren, Data Scientist and writer behind some of the most thought-provoking essays on Earth observation and AI. They dive deep into the state of Geos…

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Trading Insights: Exploring trend-following strategies with Lynx’s CEO 17:41

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In this episode, Martin Kallström, CEO of Sweden-based systematic hedge fund Lynx Asset Management, is in conversation with Eloise Goulder, head of the Data Assets & Alpha Group at J.P. Morgan. Together, they explore the evolution of trend-following strategies, the drivers of long-term alpha in trend and the value of trend within a wider portfolio …

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Inside Tech Stars 2025: From IPOs to defense tech 19:26

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What’s driving record venture capital flows into AI and defense tech? How are public markets and strategic buyers changing the game for tech founders? Host Mose Adigun sits down with Rosh Wijayarathna, co-head of EMEA Innovation Economy, David Bauer, co-head of Americas Equity Capital Markets, and Matt Gehl, co-head of EMEA Tech Investment Banking,…

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How Mapbox is Quietly Powering the AI Map Revolution with Kieran McCann 40:43

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AI can answer almost anything, except “where.” That gap is huge, and Kieran McCann from Mapbox is working to close it. In this episode of The Spatial Stack, Matt sits down with Kieran, who’s spent six years helping Mapbox quietly power some of the most widely used maps and location services in the world. From his early days doing grunt map edits at…

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Data and Advanced Analytics in Energy and Resources: Lisa Rong 40:43

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Send us a text Engineers need data to make informed decisions. For example, data can be used to evaluate new engineering design options and business opportunities. But data can also be used in urgent situations during the operation of a facility. In fact, technology has evolved to the point where real-time data can be sent from a remote plant in th…

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Why GeoAI Changes Everything in Mapping & Analytics: Tee Barr on Geography 2050 27:36

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GeoAI isn’t just another buzzword, it’s a turning point for the entire geospatial industry. In this episode of The Spatial Stack, Matt sits down with Tee Barr, Director at Verisk and Councilor for the American Geographical Society, to unpack why GeoAI could reshape the field as profoundly as GPS once did. From climate risk and supply chain resilien…

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Turning GIS into ROI, One Stock at a Time 1:08:10

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Trading Insights: US policy and the impact of tariffs 14:08

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Shutdown showdown: Economic and market impacts explained 16:29

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In this episode, Samantha Azzarello, head of Content Strategy, is joined by Jay Barry, head of Global Rates Strategy, chief U.S. economist Mike Feroli and Eben Peck from the Federal Government Relations team to discuss the latest developments surrounding the U.S. government shutdown. They explore the status of negotiations and the economic implicat…

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From geopolitics to rate cuts: What’s shaping commodities markets? 20:35

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In this episode, Greg Shearer, head of Base and Precious Metals Research, is joined by Natasha Kaneva, head of Global Commodities Research. Together, they dive into the key factors currently shaping commodities markets — from the evolving geopolitical landscape to the interest rate environment. How have recent attacks on Russian energy infrastructu…

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Satellite Radio and Space Projects: Brayden Willenborg 43:39

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Send us a text Software and electronics are used for countless applications in our day-to-day lives and in industrial applications. Have you ever wondered who the engineers are that lead the development of some of these technologies? In this episode we sit down with Brayden Willenborg to learn about his career in software development. Braden has a …

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Trading Insights: Why macro matters for systematic investors 23:31

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In this episode we hear from Ralph Sueppel, Managing Director at Macrosynergy, a London-based macroeconomic research and technology company that co-developed the J.P. Morgan Macrosynergy Quantamental System (“JPMaQS”): a data and analytics product harnessing macroeconomic quantamental point-in-time data for investment strategies. Ralph joins J.P. M…

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The data center surge: Building the backbone of the digital age 18:22

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In this episode, Fahmi Enam, head of Media Communications and Digital Infrastructure at J.P. Morgan Commercial Banking, is joined by Scott Wilcoxen, global head of Digital Infrastructure Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan. They dive deep into the world of digital infrastructure — exploring the critical role of data centers, fiber, and towers in powe…

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Digital assets unveiled: Industry insights and regulatory shifts 16:45

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In this episode, Tina Rathjen, from J.P. Morgan’s Securities Services Regulatory Practice, is joined by Kara Kennedy, co-head of Kinexys at J.P. Morgan, to explore the rapidly evolving world of digital assets and blockchain technology. Together, they discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by distributed ledger technology (DLT) and decen…

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The End of Expensive Space Data: NOVI’s Vision for Earth Observation 38:42

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What if satellites became as smart and as accessible as your smartphone? In this episode, I sit down with Michael Bartholomeusz, CEO of NOVI to unpack how Earth observation is being transformed by edge computing in space. We explore the shift from sending terabytes of raw imagery to delivering actionable insights, and why this change could take the…

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Rare earths, real impact: Inside the MP Materials deal 12:05

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In this episode, Ben Wilson, head of Natural Resources M&A at J.P. Morgan, is joined by Kevin Colborne, co-head of North American Mining , and Andrew Castaldo, co-head of Mid-Cap M&A. The group recaps J.P. Morgan's involvement in the public-private partnership between the U.S. Department of Defense and MP Materials. They explore the strategic impor…

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Enhanced Oil Recovery and Rare Earth Elements: Petro Nakutnyy 41:37

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Send us a text Do you ever wonder where or how technology is developed? Commercial technology requires a great deal of research, prototyping, and testing to refine it to the point where it is both effective and economically viable. Engineers from all disciplines are involved in research and development projects that help drive the development of ne…

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Resilience and Risks: Insights from the European Leveraged Finance Conference 22:22

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In this episode, host Daniel Rudnicki Schlumberger, head of Leveraged Finance EMEA at J.P. Morgan, is joined by Andrew Crook, head of Leveraged Finance Sales, and Daniel Lamy, head of European Credit Strategy Research. Together, they unpack the highlights from J.P. Morgan’s 9th European Leveraged Finance Conference, exploring the latest trends, inc…

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From Leafmap to GeoAI: Open Source, Education, and What’s Next with Dr. Qiusheng Wu 57:04

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Qiusheng Wu, associate professor, open-source advocate, and creator of some of the most widely used tools in modern geospatial, including Leafmap and GeoAI. If you’ve ever watched his YouTube tutorials or come across his projects on GitHub, you already know the impact he’s had on the community. We dive into: His…

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Navigating the Future: How AI, energy and health care will impact the corporate landscape 24:48

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In this episode, Rama Variankaval, global head of Corporate Advisory and Evan Junek, global head of Corporate Finance Advisory, share insights from their newly released report, "Navigating the Future." The report explores how artificial intelligence, energy trends and healthcare innovations are set to reshape the business landscape over the next de…

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August jobs report: "The job market continues to soften" 9:42

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The August jobs report came in weaker than expected, with the U.S. economy adding just 22,000 jobs. The unemployment rate also crept up to 4.3% — the highest in nearly four years, suggesting that labor demand is softening more than supply. Does this all point to a larger rate cut in September? And what’s the latest in the Fed’s battle to preserve i…

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Why Open Data Isn’t Really Open: Navigating Licenses in Geospatial with Mina Nada 24:48

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Open data is supposed to unlock innovation, but what happens when “open” isn’t really open? In this episode of The Spatial Stack, I sit down with return guest Mina Nada to explore the world of open data licenses — from Creative Commons to Open Database Licenses and beyond. We break down what these licenses actually allow you to do, where the pitfal…

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How Preset Is Reinventing BI with Open Source and Geospatial Power 51:23

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What happens when a hackathon project becomes one of the most influential open-source BI tools in the world? In this episode, we sit down with Max Beauchemin — creator of Apache Superset and Apache Airflow — and Evan Rusackas from Preset, the company behind Superset’s enterprise evolution. We explore: The origin story of Superset at Airbnb — and wh…

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Trading Insights: Retail vs. institutional investor divergence 15:17

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In this episode, join three members of the Data Assets & Alpha Group — group head Eloise Goulder, product specialist Edwina Lowe and head of Data Intelligence Luca Rainero. They discuss the extent to which retail and institutional investor flows and sentiment have diverged, with retail aggressively buying the dip during and after April’s market low…

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Talking Telecom: Blair Laforge 42:56

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Send us a text Who remembers rotary phones and push button phones that were connected to land lines? Now we all rely on cell phones and telecommunications companies have evolved to provide way more services than just phone calls. In addition to wired and mobile telephone services, many telecoms now provide television services, wireless internet, ho…

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The evolution of online sports betting 18:29

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With the 2025 NFL season right around the corner, Briggs Barton, a specialist for the U.S. Consumer sector, and Dan Politzer, an analyst covering Gaming and Lodging for J.P. Morgan Global Research, delve into the rapidly evolving online sports betting industry. They discuss key trends such as parlay adoption, mobile penetration and micro-betting, a…

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M&A trends and opportunities: A global perspective 21:31

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This episode of What’s The Deal? delves into the dynamic landscape of mergers and acquisitions. Jay Hofmann, head of North American M&A at J.P. Morgan, is joined by his colleagues, Cassander Verwey, co-head of Europe, Middle East and Africa M&A, and Rohit Chatterji, head of Asia Pacific M&A. Together, they explore global trends, regional difference…

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Trading Insights: Behavioral biases and their impact on investing decisions 20:11

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This episode features Michelle Baddeley, Professor of Economics at Sydney’s University of Technology (UTS) and author of several books on behavioral economics and finance. She sits down with Eloise Goulder, head of the Data Assets & Alpha Group at J.P. Morgan, to discuss the impact of behavioral biases — such as loss aversion, anchoring and confirm…

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Sustainability and Municipal Water Projects: Goke Rufai 44:04

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Send us a text Consulting engineers provide engineering services to virtually all sectors. This can include private industry, municipal infrastructure, financial systems, health care, and more. There are consulting engineers working on projects in countries all over the world. In this episode we sit down with Goke Rufai to hear about his career in …

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An Honest Conversation About Imposter Syndrome in GIS 17:57

2M ago17:57

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In this episode, I open up about something many of us in GIS rarely talk about — imposter syndrome. That nagging feeling of not being good enough, of questioning whether you really belong in this field, even when the evidence says otherwise. This isn’t a polished success story, it’s an honest conversation about doubt, comparison, and the pressure t…

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What does the July CPI report tell us about inflation trends? 20:31

2M ago20:31

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Tariffs are starting to feed into consumer prices; however, falling energy and food costs are offsetting the increase to some degree. In this episode of Research Recap, chief global economist Bruce Kasman and head of U.S. Inflation Strategy Phoebe White unpack the numbers from the July CPI report. Will we see further tariff pass-through in the comi…

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Trading insights: “Staying positive, though markets could be choppier" 13:02

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In this episode, John Schlegel, head of the Global Positioning Intelligence team at J.P. Morgan, is joined by Andrew Tyler, head of the Global Market Intelligence team, to discuss the changing macro landscape and its impact on markets. Together, they explore how the recent jobs report numbers, the inflationary impulse from U.S. tariffs and the fluc…

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Discussing Nuclear Engineering: Esam Hussein 44:50

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Send us a text With an ever-growing population, the world has seen a steady rise in the demand for energy. There is a renewed interest in nuclear power due to its lower carbon footprint when compared to other technologies. In this episode we sit down with Esam Hussein to talk about nuclear engineering. Esam is a retired nuclear engineer and profess…

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July jobs report: A marked slowing in job creation 9:46

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Firms aren't shedding workers, yet the pace of hiring has slowed. What do these mixed labor market signals mean for the broader economy? In this episode, Lauren Brice is joined by Mike Feroli, J.P. Morgan's chief U.S. economist, to unpack the numbers from the latest U.S. jobs report. They discuss the impact of lower immigration, the significance of…

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Is AI the solution to data analytics challenges? 14:07

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As portfolios increase in complexity, measuring performance can prove all the more difficult. In this episode, Jason Mirsky, head of Data Solutions for Securities Services, chats with Anthony Booth, head of Fusion Analytics and Reporting at J.P. Morgan. They examine the hurdles institutional investors must clear to access high-quality data and the …

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A deep dive into financing in Latin America 25:24

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How are Latin American debt capital markets faring? In this episode, host Amaury Guzman from the Leveraged Finance desk speaks with Lisandro Miguens, head of Latin America Debt Capital Markets at J.P. Morgan. They explore how the region compares with the U.S., ways of raising capital, and how to assess market performance and opportunities for borro…

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Building Smarter Pipelines for AI, Maps, and ML with Airflow 40:34

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If you’re working with spatial data, AI workflows, or massive batch jobs, you’ve probably hacked together more than a few pipelines. But what if there’s a better way? In this episode, I sit down with Kenten Danas, Senior Manager of Developer Relations at @Astronomer to explore how Apache Airflow powers the modern data stack including real-world geo…

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Trading Insights: Intraday options, levered ETFs and the retail investor 17:19

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In this episode, Matthieu Boisot, head of Cross-Asset, Volatility and Intraday Product Development for Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS), sits down with Eloise Goulder, head of the Data Assets and Alpha Group at J.P. Morgan. They explore the growth in both shorter-dated options and levered ETFs, as well as the participation of retail investo…

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Fixing and Building Dams: Rayna Belyk-Kaytor 39:58

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Send us a text Having a safe and abundant source of water is very important for society. Engineers play a huge role in helping manage water resources for drinking, irrigation, and agriculture uses, as well as recreational and ecological needs. Managing all of this water requires the construction and maintenance of water infrastructure. In this epis…

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Esri vs Open Source GIS: The Real Debate No One’s Having 58:32

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What happens when a heated LinkedIn debate turns into a real conversation? In this episode, I sit down with Kyle Satterfield, GISP, after a spirited online exchange about geospatial tools — specifically, the classic open-source versus Esri debate. What started as a back-and-forth in the comments became a deeper conversation about the choices we mak…

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Trading Insights: Systematic investing, with Aspect Capital’s co-founder Martin Lueck 25:49

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In this episode, Martin Lueck, co-Founder and Research Director at Aspect Capital, and formerly co-Founder of AHL, now part of MAN Group, is in discussion with Eloise Goulder, head of the Data Assets and Alpha Group at J.P. Morgan. They touch on why trend has been such a powerful market attribute through time, the power of harvesting these signals …

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A CIO’s view: Insights from 30 years of hedge fund investing 25:50

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Paul Zummo, Chief Investment Officer of J.P. Morgan Alternative Asset Management, joins Kumar Panja, EMEA head of the Capital Advisory Group at J.P. Morgan, as they celebrate 30 years of investing in hedge funds and other alternative asset classes. Zummo contrasts the early days, characterized by limited data and conventional strategies, with today…

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Empowering directors: Practical perspectives for boardroom success 15:26

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Following the 2025 J.P. Morgan Board Summit, join Charlie Post, co-head of Media & Communications M&A, Chris Ventresca, global chairman of Investment Banking and M&A and Jessica McIntosh from the Director Advisory Services team, as they delve into the pressing challenges confronting public company directors today. This engaging discussion covers th…

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Energy Systems Engineering: Sam Hong 37:05

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Send us a text Have you ever noticed how much we depend on having access to safe, affordable energy systems? In the last 100 years, society has become dependent on energy for transportation, heating and cooling our homes, powering our appliances, and much more. In this episode sit down with Sam Hong to learn about the new Energy Systems Engineering…

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June jobs report: Better than expectations 7:57

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The U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs in June, roundly beating market expectations. But while the headline numbers seem strong at first glance, much of the increase was attributed to government employment, with private payroll growth showing some moderation. What do these mixed signals mean in the context of the wider economy? And is J.P. Morgan Rese…

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The Fight to Free Geospatial Data...And What Comes Next? 55:00

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📩 Get every update from my newsletter ➡️ https://forrest.nyc ⬅️ 💨 Sign up for the Spatial Lab Community ➡️ https://forrest.nyc/spatial-lab ⬅️ Why is geospatial data still stuck in its own world — and what will it take to finally integrate it with the rest of the data ecosystem? In this episode, I talk with Javier de la Torre, founder of Carto and o…

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Uncertainty reigns: The market outlook at mid-year 46:40

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Will uncertainty continue to shape business cycle dynamics? How might trade tensions, fiscal policy and geopolitical risks play out? And will there be lasting damage to markets and the economy? Join J.P. Morgan Research analysts as they explore the outlook for the second half of 2025. In this episode, we hear from: Bruce Kasman, chief global econom…

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Serving up success: Crabel Capital Management’s evolution 22:13

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Founded in 1987 by Toby Crabel, a former professional tennis player turned commodities trader, Crabel Capital Management has today evolved into a diversified quant manager with over $5 billion in assets. In this episode, Peter Sughrue from J.P. Morgan’s Prime Financial Services Sales team sits down with Michael Pomada, president and CEO of Crabel. …

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Navigating the hedge fund frontier: Insights from the Elo Pension Fund 24:01

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In this episode, Kumar Panja, EMEA head of the Capital Advisory Group at J.P. Morgan, chats with Kari Vatanen, head of Asset Allocation and Alternatives at Elo, one of the largest pension funds in Finland. They discuss the uncertain market environment, plus the importance of hedge funds and illiquid assets in diversifying portfolios. Vatanen also s…