How does a company go from a broken Excel spreadsheet to becoming recognized by Forbes as one of the world’s best management consulting firms? In a candid interview on the I AM CEO Podcast, Anush Newman, CEO and co-founder of JMAN Group, shares his incredible journey with the listeners.

This episode explores how Anush built a global data consultancy that serves 88 private equity funds and 152 portfolio companies across 38 countries. Anush discusses how his team acts as a crucial partner to their clients, providing essential data analytics and engineering services that drive value creation from the first 100 days post-deal to eventual exit.

This interview is packed with real-world advice and actionable insights. Listeners will learn from a CEO who has successfully scaled a business from a two-person freelance operation to a team of over 300 consultants with offices in London, New York and Chennai..

Three key learning outcomes:

• Learn how a human-centric focus on empathy, trust and partnership is the “secret sauce” for building lasting client relationships and a successful business.
• Understand how a CEO’s primary responsibility is to set their team up for success, provide clear direction and protect them from external pressures.
• Discover Anush’s two fundamental rules for business success: having an iron grip on your cash and doubling down on your core strengths.

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Data has become essential to driving real value in a market that’s become far more complex, and far less forgiving.

In this episode of the Tech Talks podcast, host David Savage talks to Anush Newman, Chief Executive and Co-founder of JMAN Group, about why services businesses have spiked in popularity with investors, how AI is (and isn’t) reshaping investment strategies, and what founders can do to show they’re ready to scale.

Anush also talks candidly about the challenges and triumphs of building a leading services business, emphasizing how critical it is for consultants and technologists to truly understand each other’s worlds. The conversation is packed with actionable insights for any business leader navigating the complexities of growth, innovation, and technological transformation.

Key learnings:

• Why investment strategies are shifting from purely product-centric to a stronger focus on the people driving the business.
• How high-quality data is increasingly becoming the bedrock for smarter, more informed investment decisions and delivering tangible ROI.
• Why even with advanced AI, human context and understanding remain indispensable for truly effective solutions and achieving real returns.

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The Data Science Salon Podcast is a forum for deep discussion on matters around data. In this episode, Natalie Cramp, Partner at JMAN Group, about the intersections of data science, leadership and advocacy for diversity.  

Natalie explains how data has enabled investors to move from reporting “what” happened to understanding the “why” and “how” through granular evidence. Natalie also tackles the complex landscape of data ethics and AI, emphasizing the need for judgment calls and ongoing education within businesses.

Listen to the full interview to learn:

• How the role of data in private equity has evolved and why it’s now crucial for successful exits and value creation.
• Insights into the challenges and necessities of navigating data ethics and AI in a rapidly changing technological and regulatory environment.
• Practical strategies for driving positive change in gender representation and pay equity within organizations.

It’s a fascinating, far-reaching interview. Listen now:

In this insightful episode of the Women in Leadership Talk, host Vicky Bradley, founder and CEO of Women in Leadership Empowered, sits down with Natalie Cramp Partner at JMAN Group and Chair of Women’s Health at Women in Data. Natalie is named in the Top 100 Data Professionals and in this podcast, shares her powerful journey and passion for leveraging data and AI to solve critical societal problems.

Natalie discusses resistance to data adoption in organizations, the impact of generative AI and the crucial need for foundational data practices. She also draws on compelling statistics and real-world examples to address the significant data gaps and biases within healthcare concerning women’s health.

In the podcast, you’ll learn:

• Why data-driven decision-making faces resistance in organizations and how to overcome it
• The profound impact of data gaps and biases on women’s health outcomes and research
• How leveraging data and community initiatives can drive change and improve healthcare for women, including inspiring examples like the use of retail data for early disease prediction

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AI is the technology that is transforming businesses. What have the key practitioners learned? Tune in to the latest episode of Under The Inference, where host Richard Davis, CEO at Inference Group, sits down with Natalie Cramp from JMAN Group and Tom Cronin of EasyJet Holidays.

This insightful episode uncovers the critical steps for successful AI implementation, from building a solid data foundation to navigating the complexities of scaling AI solutions. Listeners will hear the hands-on experience of industry leaders who have navigated the journey from prototype to production.

You will learn:

• Why a robust data strategy is the cornerstone of successful AI implementation.
• How to approach AI implementation with a comprehensive plan that considers all aspects of your business.
• The value of utilizing AI maturity frameworks to guide your AI journey and measure progress.

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