21 - The Kirk McKeown Episode

I See Data People

Kirk is one of the most brilliant and intense entrepreneurs in the data industry. He is the co-founder of Carbon Arc, a decision intelligence company. Prior to Carbon Arc, Kirk was the head of proprietary research at Point 72 Asset Management. Earlier in his career Kirk was head of proprietary research at Glenview Capital and an analyst at Tudor Investments.

Kirk discusses how data analysis couples fundamental frameworks and purpose driven pipeline engineering to provide decision intelligence. With this framework in mind, he explains how the tools investors use to gain insight can be applied to corporate decision-making. Kirk also delves into the challenges with both data and methodology, highlighting how data engineers and data scientists need to understand business applications, and how business users need to understand the core functions and limitations of data technology. Kirk concludes the episode by providing vital insights into the future of the data ecosystem.