In this episode of Software Leaders Uncensored, host Steve Taplin speaks with Eric Anderson, the CTO of Synmax, about his journey from quantitative analyst to tech entrepreneur. They discuss the challenges of managing data in the age of AI, the importance of building a strong engineering team, and the innovative use of satellite imagery for market intelligence. Eric shares insights on leveraging AI in software development, navigating cloud costs, and the significance of hiring industry experts. He concludes with valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of execution over ideas.