Listen "SOF 025: The Evolution of an Investigative Tech Startup with Amanda von Goetz"
Episode Synopsis
Host Jeremy Hitchcock sits down with Amanda von Goetz, CEO of Fermata Discovery, one of New North Ventures' portfolio companies. Amanda von Goetz earned her BMus degree in Piano Performance from The Juilliard School, where she studied from 2000 to 2005. Later, she pursued her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, completing her studies from 2012 to 2014.Discover how Amanda's background as a classical pianist paved the way for her transition into the tech field, where she harnessed her understanding of hierarchical structures to revolutionize intelligence gathering. And explore real-life examples of Fermata's impact in solving mysteries and aiding law enforcement agencies while uncovering the unique culture and values that drive Fermata's success. 0:00Introduction0:42Amanda von Goetz Bio1:27Welcome1:45Fermata's Origin7:55Fermata's VIXN14:13Mysteries Solved By VIXN18:02Music vs Programming20:37Company Culture24:38Favorite In-office Music25:51Whiplash28:44Outro
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