About Balboa Insights
Premium data strategy meets boutique agility. We bring decades of enterprise experience directly to every engagement.
Joe Perone
With over 20 years of experience leading data and analytics initiatives across diverse industries, Joe founded Balboa Insights to bring enterprise-grade expertise to organizations of all sizes—without the overhead and bureaucracy of traditional consultancies.
Joe's career spans European tech market research, telecom OEM analytics, retail optimization, and cutting-edge AI implementations. He has partnered with Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups alike, consistently delivering measurable business outcomes.
His approach combines deep technical knowledge with strategic business acumen. Every engagement benefits from Joe's direct involvement—there's no bait-and-switch with junior consultants.
Areas of Expertise
The Boutique Advantage
Every client works directly with the founder. That's not a selling point—it's our operating model.
Direct Principal Access
No junior staff learning on your dime. Every conversation, every deliverable, every decision involves 20+ years of experience.
Speed Without Sacrifice
No layers of approval or committee reviews. We move at the speed of your business, not the pace of bureaucracy.
Truly Unbiased
No vendor partnerships or reseller agreements. Our recommendations serve your interests—period.
Experience That Spans Industries
Cross-industry expertise means we bring proven patterns and fresh perspectives to every challenge.
Technology
Enterprise software, SaaS, high-growth startups
Telecommunications
OEMs, carriers, promotional effectiveness
Retail
Demand forecasting, inventory optimization
European Markets
Market entry, customer segmentation, roadmap
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