Using Data Science to Improve our Understanding & Treatment of Digital Intangible Assets with Reuben Vandeventer

The Hoosier Hub Podcast

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Recorded January 23rd 2023

Reuben Vandeventer joins the podcast from Bloomington, Indiana to discuss digital assets (think databases, not crypto) in depth. Mr. Vandeventer has an extensive background in applying data science to solve finance problems. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur (currently the founder and CEO of SecondSight), Reuben ran quantitative research at CNO Financial and was the Chief Data Officer at Bridgewater. We discuss the need to update accounting standards to reflect digital assets to better understand a business and provide additional access to financing. Reuben also enlightens us on how digital assets can impact M&A due diligence. Cyber insurance pricing, especially as it relates to digital assets is also a discussion point.

Reuben’s Book Recommendations Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. Principals for Dealing with the Changing World Order: Why Nations Succeed and Fail

Guest BiosFor more than 15 years, Mr. Vandeventer has been driving innovation in data and analytics, with a particular focus in finance and data science. He’s currently serving as the CEO and Founder of SecondSight.ai, and the managing partner of a research fund d2.ai. Mr. Vandeventer founded and exited multiple companies, including OpenINSIGHTS and Data Clairvoyance Group. In the latter role, he was deeply involved in the creation of Allstate’s Drivewise telematics program for car insurance and helped build the carrier’s in-house data and analytics practice. Mr. Vandeventer’s background also includes multiple corporate leadership roles (Chief Data Officer) for some of the world’s top financial services and life sciences organizations. The throughline of his career is a passion for creating business models that leverage digital assets as real, tangible assets — rather than the intangible nature the rest of the world applies — which enables growth in competitive industry verticals. An MBA and alumni of Indiana University, Mr Vandeventer also holds black belt Six Sigma and PMP certifications, as well as an FMVA (financial modeling and valuation analyst) certification and other advanced credentials. He is an avid writer and commentator, keynote speaker, and TED Talk participant. Helpful LinksReuben’s Digital and Cyber Risk Company: Reuben’s Research Fund:

Who are the hosts?Austin Crites, CFA: Austin is a past-president and current committee member of CFA Society Indianapolis. Professionally, he is the Chief Investment Officer at Aurora Financial Strategies where he manages US-focused, all-cap, style-agnostic equity strategies as the core of client portfolios. Austin is a 2008 graduate of Marian University in Indianapolis where he is now an adjunct professor in the Byrum School of Business. Matt Henry, CFA: Matt is a Senior Investment Officer at STAR Wealth Management. He is also a Past President and a director of CFA Society Indianapolis. When he’s not managing porfolios, Matt teaches Finance 300 at Ball State University. He enjoys air conditioning, wi-fi, and the conveniences of indoor living.