Welcome!

I'm Jim Blatt and I'd like to welcome you to my little corner of the internet. As a seasoned entrepreneur and tech enthusiast, I have established myself as a prominent figure in the dynamic world of technology and business. My journey from a tech leader in the hedge fund industry to a successful business owner reflects my versatility and innovative mindset.

I founded Smarter Tech Talk, in September 2023, as a platform enabling me to provide in-depth analysis of consumer technology and applications, showcasing my expertise and passion for the tech world.

Tech Industry Leadership:

Before diving into entrepreneurship, I served in a number of technology leadership roles in the financial services industry. Most recently as the Senior Vice President, Head of Infrastructure and Operations at Boston Private. 

Prior to Boston Private, I held the position of Senior Director of Production Services at TIAA-Cref. Here, I managed engineering for various technical realms, including cloud computing and infrastructure engineering. During my time there, my team successfully designed and built a hybrid cloud platform, earning recognition in the Information Week Elite 100 in 2015 (#21).

Previously, I served in a number of technical leadership roles at Bain Capital. My tenure at Bain, spanning 12 years, is a cornerstone of my professional journey. I managed several technical teams including end-user engineering and service operations as Vice President of End User Computing. Prior to that, as a Director of Information Technology and as a Business Systems Manager, I led technology transformation projects for Brookside Capital, the public equity hedge fund subsidiary of Bain Capital. These projects spanned data transformation, trading desk engineering, and financial systems.

Educational Background:

I earned my MBA from the Boston College - Wallace E. Carroll Graduate School of Management and have a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from SUNY Geneseo.

Conclusion:

My career has been a blend of technological expertise, strategic business management, and entrepreneurial success. My diverse experiences, from leading technology initiatives in the hedge fund industry to owning and operating businesses across various sectors, demonstrates my adaptability, innovative thinking, and commitment to excellence. My goal is to continue to provide insight and understanding of consumer technology to aspiring entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts alike.

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