The Brickroad Episode

About this episode

In this episode, Mark Fleming-Williams interviews Freeman Lewin about the evolution of data needs in AI labs compared to hedge funds.

In this episode I speak to Freeman Lewin, co-Founder of Brickroad, a data sourcing company that began by servicing not hedge funds but AI labs. In our conversation we discuss the evolution of AI labs data needs, and differences between how they and hedge funds approach data. My apologies for the sound quality for large parts of the recording. DISCLAIMER This podcast is an edited recording of an interview with Freeman Lewin recorded in April 2026. The views and opinions expressed in this interview are those of Freeman Lewin and Mark Fleming-Williams and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of either CFM or any of its affiliates. The information provided herein is general information only and does not constitute investment or other advice. Any statements regarding market events, future events or other similar statements constitute only subjective views, are based upon expectations or beliefs, involve inherent risks and uncertainties and should therefore not be relied on. Future evidence and actual results could differ materially from those set forth, contemplated by or underlying these statements. In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no…

People in this episode

Host: Mark Fleming-Williams

Guest: Freeman Lewin

Topics covered

• AI labs
• data sourcing
• hedge funds
• data needs
• interview

Keywords

• AI labs
• data sourcing
• Brickroad
• hedge funds
• data needs
• Freeman Lewin
• Mark Fleming-Williams

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Brickroad, CFM

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