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Ask An Analyst: 12 Tech Trends To Watch Closely In 2021

  • February 9, 2021
  • February 9, 2021

Your emerging tech trends questions. Answered by the experts you trust.

Our expert analysts used in-depth data to predict the 12 tech trends that will take off this year in our highly anticipated annual report. 

And now, they’re answering audience-submitted questions about the report findings in a Q&A discussion. They cover:

  • The data behind their answers and recommendations
  • What’s next for the tech market as a whole
  • The questions you have about emerging tech in 2021

What’s next for telehealth? What’s a Chief Prepper Officer? Where should you acquire, partner or invest? Watch the recording to find out.

Your Panelists

Rachel-Binder
Rachel Binder

Rachel Binder is a Senior Intelligence Analyst at CB Insights covering the auto and mobility space. Prior to joining the team at CB Insights, Rachel worked in equity research at Goldman Sachs covering retail companies. Rachel graduated from Brown University with a degree in Economics.

Rachel Binder is a Senior Intelligence Analyst at CB Insights covering the auto and mobility space. Prior to joining the team at CB Insights, Rachel worked in equity research at Goldman Sachs covering retail companies. Rachel graduated from Brown University with a degree in Economics.

Alex Kern
  • Senior Intelligence Analyst, Fintech

Alex Kern is a Senior Intelligence Analyst at CB Insights where he researches emerging technology trends in financial services.

Prior to joining CB Insights, he worked as a macro equity research analyst with Fundstrat Global Advisors and as a fintech equity research associate with Cowen & Co. Alex was also previously a research analyst with Digital Currency Group. His research has been cited in Bloomberg, The Financial Times, CNBC, and Fortune.

Alex is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where he majored in History.

Alex Kern is a Senior Intelligence Analyst at CB Insights where he researches emerging technology trends in financial services.

Prior to joining CB Insights, he worked as a macro equity research analyst with Fundstrat Global Advisors and as a fintech equity research associate with Cowen & Co. Alex was also previously a research analyst with Digital Currency Group. His research has been cited in Bloomberg, The Financial Times, CNBC, and Fortune.

Alex is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where he majored in History.

Marissa Schleuter

Marissa is a Senior Intelligence Analyst at CB Insights, where she produces data-driven analysis and research reports on trends in the healthcare industry -- with a specific focus on medtech and telehealth. Her work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fortune, and several healthcare-specific publications.

Prior to joining CB Insights, Marissa worked as an equity research analyst at Melius Research, a Director of Business Development at FundRx (a healthcare-centric VC firm), and in sales & trading at Barclays. She graduated with honors from Princeton University with an AB degree in Molecular Biology and from Johns Hopkins University with MBA and MS degrees in Health Care Management and Biotechnology Enterprise, respectively. Marissa is a CFA Charterholder.

Marissa is a Senior Intelligence Analyst at CB Insights, where she produces data-driven analysis and research reports on trends in the healthcare industry -- with a specific focus on medtech and telehealth. Her work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fortune, and several healthcare-specific publications.

Prior to joining CB Insights, Marissa worked as an equity research analyst at Melius Research, a Director of Business Development at FundRx (a healthcare-centric VC firm), and in sales & trading at Barclays. She graduated with honors from Princeton University with an AB degree in Molecular Biology and from Johns Hopkins University with MBA and MS degrees in Health Care Management and Biotechnology Enterprise, respectively. Marissa is a CFA Charterholder.

Niall Williams
  • Intelligence Analyst, FinTech & Insurtech

Niall Williams is an Intelligence Analyst at CB Insights, where he researches emerging technology trends in the insurance and financial services markets. Prior to joining CB Insights, Niall worked at Celent where he worked as a research analyst and consultant for financial services companies and software providers. Niall graduated from Connecticut College with a degree in Economics.

Niall Williams is an Intelligence Analyst at CB Insights, where he researches emerging technology trends in the insurance and financial services markets. Prior to joining CB Insights, Niall worked at Celent where he worked as a research analyst and consultant for financial services companies and software providers. Niall graduated from Connecticut College with a degree in Economics.