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    Yes, Your “AI Strategy” Is Just a Thin Wrapper on Linear Regression

    April 26, 2025 - By Lauren Balik

    Every company in 2025 claims to be “AI-powered.” Investor decks are littered with generative buzzwords. Product managers name-drop LLMs before they mention what their product does. Board slides reference “predictive intelligence” with alarming frequency. But under the hood? Most so-called AI strategies are nothing more than basic statistical modeling with…

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    The Real Cost of “Free” Dashboards: Why BI Waste Is Still Out of Control in 2025

    April 21, 2025 - By Lauren Balik

    The modern data stack promised us self-serve reporting, cheaper tools, and faster time-to-insight. And on paper, it delivered: dashboards are everywhere, Looker licenses are discounted, and nearly every startup claims to be “data-driven.” But the illusion of progress is masking an uncomfortable truth: business intelligence waste in 2025 is just…

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    Bridging the Gap Between Finance and Data Teams: Collaborative Strategies for Success

    February 19, 2025 - By Lauren Balik

    Finance and data teams are often two sides of the same coin-both essential for driving strategic decisions yet frequently speaking different languages. Finance lives in structured reports, regulatory requirements, and risk mitigation, while data teams are focused on engineering pipelines, analytics models, and scalable architecture. The result? A disconnect that…

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    Revolutionizing ESG Investing with AI-Driven Analytics

    February 5, 2025 - By Lauren Balik

    Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing has become a cornerstone in modern investment strategies, reflecting the growing importance of sustainability and ethical considerations in financial decision-making. As investors increasingly seek to align their portfolios with broader societal goals, the integration of advanced analytics, particularly AI-driven solutions, is transforming how ESG…

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