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My name is Jonathan.
I help people build assets.

20+ years analyzing and forecasting complex
assets across the global economy – deals in the
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Hey There!

My name is Jonathan.
I help people build assets.

20+ years analyzing and forecasting
complex issues across the economy;
deals in public + private equity, real
estate, commodity markets; helping
business leaders turn data and
insights into better results.

First time here? Read My Story
Browse my Content Database
Jonathan Poland © 2025

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Commoditization Jonathan Poland

Commoditization

Commoditization occurs when certain products or services become interchangeable, leading customers to focus on price as the main factor in…

Unstructured Data Jonathan Poland

Unstructured Data

Unstructured data refers to information that is not organized in a specific, predefined way that is easily understood by computers.…

What is a Market? Jonathan Poland

What is a Market?

A market is a place or platform where buyers and sellers come together to exchange goods and services. Markets can…

Business Management Jonathan Poland

Business Management

Business management is the process of overseeing and running a business or organization. This involves a wide range of activities,…

Risk Management 101 Jonathan Poland

Risk Management 101

Risk management is the process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks to an organization’s assets, operations, and reputation. It…

Social Capital Jonathan Poland

Social Capital

Social capital refers to the networks, norms, and trust within a society that facilitate cooperation and coordination. It is the…

Implementation Jonathan Poland

Implementation

Implementation is the process of putting a plan or idea into action. In a business context, implementation refers to the…

Prototyping Jonathan Poland

Prototyping

A prototype is a preliminary version of something that is used to test and refine an idea, design, process, technology,…

Rites of Passage Jonathan Poland

Rites of Passage

A rite of passage is a ceremony or event that marks an important transition or milestone in a person’s life.…