John Cordier (Epistemix) \\ Simulating Futures in Public Health and Business

In today’s episode, Les talks with John Cordier, the co-founder and CEO of Epistemix. They discuss Epistemix's unique approach to simulation, and how it could be seen as a blend of SimCity, Malcolm Gladwell's "The Tipping Point," and The Matrix. John shares his background, including his geospatial experiences, university choices, and his journey through public health, leading to co-founding Epistemic X. The discussion covers the company's simulation technology, its applications in public health, decision-making, and business, particularly in predictive modeling versus traditional analytics. They also explore the broader impact of simulation technology on society and public health.

Here’s a closer look at the episode:

• John combines his geospatial experience from childhood with simulation and AI.
• Founding a company, simulation vs predictive analytics.
• Using simulations to model human behavior and predict outcomes.
• Using AI to predict population behavior. 
• Using AI to analyze healthcare data and predict outcomes.
• Creating a new category of analytics with agent-based modeling.
• Using data simulations to tell better stories and connect with people.
• Personal side projects and education experience.
• Life paths and connections with a surprise twist.
• Where to find out more about John and Epistemix

Resources:

Website: https://www.epistemix.com/

John LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncordier/ 

Epistemix LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/epistemix/