How Data, Integrations and AI Are Transforming Private Markets
Welcome to In Conversation With, the series where we sit down with industry leaders to explore what drives them, the challenges they’ve faced, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.
In this episode, Maria Monton, it|venture’s Director, Data Strategy, speaks with William Collier, Product Owner of Connect, it|venture. They discuss the role of integrations and data strategy in private markets transformation, the ways technology is shaping deal making, and how emerging tools like AI are influencing how firms operate and make decisions.
William Collier
Product Owner, Connect
it|venture
William has deep expertise in product development,
technology transformation and data strategy for private
capital and financial services. After driving platform
innovation and client delivery at DealCloud, he now
leads the development of Connect at it|venture, helping
firms use data and technology to achieve better
outcomes.
Maria Monton
Director, Data Strategy
it|venture
Maria brings over 15 years of hands-on experience in
Data and AI, combining business strategy, enhanced
ways of working, data governance, and innovative
technology solutions. With experience across Private
Markets, Retail Banking, Asset Management, and Real
Estate, she has a strong understanding of how data and
AI can unlock sustainable value across financial markets.
