How AI and Alternative Data Are Changing Investment Decisions

In this episode Stan Altshuller sits down with Sarah McKenna to explore how AI and alternative data are reshaping decision-making across finance and enterprise. From Google Trends to web data extraction, they discuss how modern data sources are helping organizations uncover signals, track market shifts, and gain a competitive edge. They also break down the challenges behind data collection, including compliance, governance, and the difference between probabilistic and deterministic data. If you’re building data-driven strategies in a regulated environment, this episode shows how to combine AI, automation, and human oversight to make smarter, more confident decisions. Key Moments:  06:18 How risk alerts are used 10:10 Hedge funds and data analysis 13:23 Balancing AI creativity and accuracy 14:19 Using AI for data trust 17:56 Growing demand for web data 23:00 Considerations for automating captchas 26:20 Sequentum platform features explained 28:30 Introducing the agent builder tool Connect Sarah McKenna : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahransommckenna/ About the host :  Stan Altshuller is a leading figure at the intersection of fintech and artificial intelligence. As an investor, founder, and advisor, he has collaborated with some of the world’s top hedge funds, asset managers, and data companies, helping them leverage technology for smarter decision-making and growth. Stan hosts the Momentum podcast, where each week he shares practical AI strategies designed to help financial professionals cut through the noise, beat data overload, and build intelligent, data-driven workflows. With a passion for exploring what’s next in finance, Stan empowers his audience to stay ahead of the curve by turning ideas into actionable results. Connect Stan :  LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanalt/ Website www.acadia.im