Vertex Intelligence is a data science and machine learning consultancy. They help a wide-range of companies solve tough data-related challenges by changing human problems into math problems and then solving them. Vertex identified frequent issues plaguing companies of all sizes, such as scheduling, data mining, and resource allocation, and developed machine-learning based solutions.  In this episode, I talk with CEO, Tyler Foxworthy, about how they’ve leveraged data science and optimization to build Vertex Intelligence. We cover problems data scientists solve that exist now and where he sees it going in the future. Tyler shares some of Vertex Intelligence’s successes, including working with multiple enterprise-level companies. Boot-strapped to success, they have achieved seven figures with just four full time employees.  Topics In This Episode When and how a company should look at the processes they need to optimize  Looking at internal and external (3rd party) data and blending them Mapping problems into math, an example Identifying and leveraging the right solutions; getting started and maintaining continuity Current status of data science and where Tyler sees it going Who is already using data science and who is coming into this approach The impact of SaaS software companies on business development and structure Why clean data is crucial and the resulting departure from traditional software Entering the data science field and market Contact Info Website: vertexintelligence.com  Vertex Intelligence (company) LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/vertex-intelligence  Tyler Foxworthy LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tyler-foxworthy  Email: [email protected]