Prediction

Learning about modern asset management on the cattle drive Posted by Scott Nelson & Tim Appleget in Perspectives on 2/27/2024 Asset Management as a discipline is as old as the hills facing this “fleet” and their horse-back managers. Traditionally asset management has had two points of view – that of the user/operators of the assets and that of the investor/owners of the assets. Read More

Ice fishing and National Prediction Month Posted by Scott Nelson in Perspectives on 1/30/2024 Here in the Midwest, there are two things that get us excited in January. First, we can safely go ice fishing. Read More

Three Ways to Lose with AI in Equipment Finance Posted by Scott Nelson in Perspectives on 1/4/2024 The key to managing risk is avoiding undesirable outcomes; so if a business can identify ways to lose with AI, the odds of gaining competitive advantage using it go up. Read More

Five best AI quotes I have heard so far - 2023 Edition Posted by Scott Nelson in Perspectives on 9/26/2023 Whether you want to advocate for the use of AI in your organization, impress someone at an ELFA or NEFA event, or just channel your inner Cliff Clavin at the next neighborhood social event, here are my favorite AI insights so far in 2023. Read More

Use Technology to Enhance Empathy and Deliver Better Customer Experiences Posted by Scott Nelson in Perspectives on 7/14/2023 Technology has been changing lives since the development of the wheel. But Scott Nelson argues that it is only a means — not an end — for users and customers that only improves their experiences when empathy is applied and problems that matter are solved. Read More

Tech Should Be an OpEx Posted by Scott Nelson in Perspectives on 6/7/2023 Fortunately, modern technology stacks present equipment finance entrepreneurs with a very attractive alternative that completely avoids the CapEx investment analysis. Read More