Episode 506: Have the appetite for calculated risks, with Marc Vollenweider.

Marc Vollenweider is co-founder and Chief Strategist of Evalueserve, an industry-influencing global research, analytics, and data management solutions provider known for its mind+machine™ process that combines a global network of expert analysts and best-in-class technology. A former partner at McKinsey & Company in Zurich and India, he has extensive consulting experience in such industries as telecommunications, banking, and pharmaceuticals.

What you’ll learn about in this episode Why it’s become mandatory to create & build lots of machines to work alongside analysts Marc explains why he wrote his book, “MIND + MACHINE” and how the mind will be supported by machines How artificial intelligence & machine learning has a big role to play in business The value-added food chain and the different layers that make it up Why business owners need to be careful about not getting sucked into non-value adding activities Using key performance indicators to measure where you are spending your time at on a daily basis The importance of being with your clients & serving them even if you are in a CEO role Marc’s fundamental belief that if you are happy at home, you will perform well in business Having a constant balance between short, medium, and long-term decision-making How no business is going to be successful without taking calculated risks How to best connect with Marc: Website: www.evalueserve.com Email: [email protected] Book: “MIND+MACHINE: A Decision Model For Optimizing And Implementing Analytics”