Episode 125: ESG Data – From Metric to Factor, with Conor Platt – and the Magnificent 7 Stocks

In the high-stakes world of financial research, time is capital. Analysts are inundated with more data than ever before—SEC filings, earnings calls, macroeconomic indicators, ESG disclosures, alternative data streams, and the 24/7 firehose of market news.

In the hypercompetitive world of finance, professionals are constantly reminded that time is money. Yet, across investment banks, hedge funds, private equity firms, and corporate finance departments, a vast amount of professional time is still being spent on low-value, manual research tasks.

The difference between success and disappointment in AI adoption often comes down to one factor: fit.