Firm turns complicated data into revenue streams

Harnessing the power of data means big growth potential for Fort Myers firm.

Stefania Pifferi. Michael Peterman founded Fort Myers-based VeraData in 2009.
Stefania Pifferi. Michael Peterman founded Fort Myers-based VeraData in 2009.
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Michael Peterman has had a long love affair with data. “Data to me is currency,” he says. “Information is the currency of the future for business, and if you’re not on the curve, you’re going to get smoked.”

 

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