Since I got involved in the big data and analytics world a few years ago, I’ve become the person that friends come to (and refer their friends to) for answers to questions about data. Recently I’ve been asked a few times by entrepreneurs how they can make sure their company is prepared to do analytics, … Continue reading “New to Data Analytics? Here’s 3 Simple Steps For Getting Started”
Author: Art Mellor
Art Mellor is a software engineer at Skelmir, which develops Java-language virtual machine technology to help customers bring their products to market.
From 2012 to 2015, Mellor was CEO of Zero Locus, a Milwaukee startup now operating as Functor Reality that creates predictive analytics software for large data sets using probabilistic graphical models.
Mellor has spent more than 25 years in the startup world, having founded or co-founded four startups in the technology space and one biotech nonprofit, and worked at three other technology startups.
His previous startups include a venture-backed ISP network configuration company, Gold Wire Technology; a boot-strapped network protocol test company, Midnight Networks; a computer and training consultancy, THINK Consulting; and the world's largest multi-disciplinary, open-access biorepository for multiple sclerosis, Accelerated Cure Project.
He has advised numerous startups as a mentor, adviser, or board member; written hundreds of articles, newsletters, and book chapters; and has been a regular speaker for entrepreneurial classes at MIT, Harvard, Babson, Olin, and other schools.
Milwaukee Has Startup Ecosystem Elements, Awaits Chain Reaction
Obviously the startup communities on the coasts are different than those in “flyover country” (as it is often referred to). I’d like to comment on some of the differences between two startup communities I am familiar with: Boston and Milwaukee. While I grew up in Milwaukee, I left after high school to go to MIT … Continue reading “Milwaukee Has Startup Ecosystem Elements, Awaits Chain Reaction”
Little Insights About ‘Big Data’
A little over a year ago I became the CEO of a company in the “big data” space that is developing predictive analytics software. My CTO is the “data guy,” and I’m the “business guy.” While my background is technical, I had very little experience in data or analytics and only knew about big data … Continue reading “Little Insights About ‘Big Data’”