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About Balboa Insights

Premium data strategy meets boutique agility. We bring decades of enterprise experience directly to every engagement.

Joe Perone - Founder and Principal of Balboa Insights
Founder & Principal

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

AI/ML Strategy Data Governance Market Research Promotional Analytics Demand Forecasting Data Culture

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

Let's Talk About Your Data Challenges

Schedule a conversation to explore how boutique expertise can accelerate your data and AI initiatives.

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