Paul Bessire has been working in predictive analytics for 15+ years. He initially used data, modeling and technology to become one of the world’s foremost authorities at predicting sports and is now focused on doing the same with insurance. He currently works as the Chief Data Officer for Coterie, an insurtech focused on making small business insurance fast and easy. Prior to joining Coterie, Paul was the VP of Advanced Analytics at AMEND Consulting where he helped middle-market clients – and some sports teams like the Cincinnati Reds and University of Cincinnati athletics – make more efficient decisions using data. Paul lives in the Cincinnati, Ohio area.