Daniel Eyman on Making Smarter Decisions with Data and Instinct

What risk are you underestimating right now? On this Think Business episode with Dan Eyman, CEO and Managing Director of MELD Valuation, we dive deep into how to think smarter about risk, data, and gut instinct. Dan's firm specializes in independent, audit-ready valuations for venture-backed startups and VC firms. What stood out most from our conversation: 💡 1. Hope isn't a business plan. If you hear a leader say "I hope this happens," that's a red flag. Hope doesn't drive growth — execution does. 💡 2. Data tells the story — but gut gives it life. Quantitative data gives proof. Intuition gives perspective. The smartest decisions come from aligning both. 💡 3. The shelf life of strategy is shrinking. AI, market shifts, and tech disruption mean your 10-year plan may expire in 1 or 3. Check your assumptions often — they age fast. ➡️ What assumption in your business needs to be challenged today?   --- Dan Eyman is the Managing Director of Meld Valuation, a firm specializing in independent, audit-ready valuations for venture-backed startups and venture capital firms. With over two decades of experience in valuation and financial advisory, Dan has worked with early- and growth-stage companies across a range of industries, guiding them through complex financial decisions related to fundraising, equity compensation, and M&A." Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected] Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big! Connect with Dan Eyman:Website: www.meldvaluation.com X: @meldval LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieleyman *E - explicit language may be used in this podcast.