About Bear

At Bear Analytics, we empower the event industry to be more data-driven. Our founding team of event professionals are obsessed with delivering insights powered by the data our clients are already collecting. We, along with our clients, believe that using data intelligence leads to better events that drive innovation, connection, and growth.

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OUR APPROACH

A Framework for Success

At Bear Analytics, our corporate values are at the center of everything we do. For the last 10 years, our culture has centered around listening to the customer. Events are by nature engaging, and by listening and learning - our customers have lit our path.

Bottom line – we love our customers ❤️.

Present

We pride ourselves on being customer accessible – emails and that chats go to real people. Imagine that!

Always Innovate

Our best is ALWAYS to come. Event after 10 years we are still in the early stages of innovation!

Be Our Best

Never settle. Our customers are always trying to do more with less – we MUST be great for them.

Dexterity

Flexibility over rigidity. Customer needs are evolving faster than ever, there’s no room for us to be status quo.

ABOUT US

Meet the Founders

Joe Colangelo & Eric Misic

Eric and Joe started Bear Analytics based on a friendly bet that events were fundamentally under measured (Eric won). They’ve spent the last 10 years focused on positioning Bear Analytics as the market leader in event analytics and measurement.

Joe Colangelo

CEO | Co-Founder

Eric Misic

Vice President of Business Development | Co-Founder

OUR STORY

We Believe in the Power of Events

Bear Analytics was started with the fundamental belief that events are a powerful connection center powering industries, professions, and innovation.

Historically under measured, the events industry is ripe for a data revolution. By harnessing the power of data, event organizers can make informed decisions about what type of individuals and organizations to invite, what content topics will resonate, and how to engage the right organizations to participate. With the help of Bear Analytics’ AI-driven analytics platform, Bear IQ, event organizers can gain powerful insights across their audience, exhibitors and sponsors. Creating a tailored pre, onsite and post event experience that maximizes engagement and drives revenue.

Our Advisors

Rachel Wimberly

Tarsus Group US

Rachel is the EVP of Business Development for London-based Tarsus Group, a B2B trade show company with 180 events globally. She also oversees Tarsus Media as President, with brands including Trade Show News Network (TSNN).

Mary Pat Heftman

MPH Solutions

Mary Pat is a high-energy, and tenaciously persistent Senior Executive at the National Restaurant Association and Winsight Media. She is committed to leading dynamic organizations and developing successful event outcomes.

Dan Cole

AVIXA

Dan is the Founder of The Selling Rhino and carries 30+ years of professional sales and leadership experience. He is formerly the SVP, Trade Shows andExhibits for Hargrove and VP of BD for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

Sadina Montani

Crowell & Moring

Sadina is a Partner at Crowell & Moring, an international law firm representing clients in litigation and arbitration. She has a deep background in employment and financial transaction law.

Dwight Gibbs

Contraqer

Dwight is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Contraqer. He has more than 30 years' experience building technology products and running teams at Legg Mason Capital Management, Capital One, and the Motley Fool.

Sougato Das

PRISM.science

Sougato has 25+ years of executive and product management experience in biopharma IT. He has a deep background with Al/ML applications that drive insights into how the biopharma industry consumes event content.

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