All Episodes

August 7, 2024 43 mins

In this episode, we sit down with Peter Fishman, a data scientist whose journey took him from prestigious roles at Microsoft and Walt Disney to launching his own startup.

Peter is the founder behind Mozart Data, a startup that simplifies the data consolidation and analysis process, making it accessible to a wider audience. 

Having navigated Mozart Data through Y Combinator, Peter and his team have since propelled the company to secure over $19M in funding. 

This conversation dives into Peter’s experiences, from the inception of Mozart Data, through the rigorous journey of Y Combinator, to the ongoing challenge of building a successful startup.

In this episode, we explore:

  • Peter’s transition from data scientist at global giants to founding Mozart Data, and the inspiration behind this innovative venture.
  • The pivotal role of Y Combinator in Mozart Data’s growth trajectory, including the lessons learned and opportunities unlocked through the accelerator.
  • The philosophy of working tirelessly for customers and future customers, often without immediate financial reward, and how this customer-centric approach has been a cornerstone of Peter’s success.
  • Insightful anecdotes (you’ll really like this one) and advice from Peter’s journey, shedding light on the complexities of startup life and the relentless pursuit of solving real-world problems.

Peter’s story is not just about building a startup; it’s about crafting a vision where data becomes a harmonious tool for businesses of all sizes. 

Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur, business leader or startup enthusiast, this episode offers a unique blend of technical wisdom, entrepreneurial spirit, and practical insights into bringing a startup to life.

Find Altar on LinkedIn

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Check out our library of entrepreneurial resources.

Contact Us to talk about your startup.

Let us know what you thought of Peter’s episode.  

Follow Peter on LinkedIn.  

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Stuff You Should Know
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January of 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921. My Favorite Murder is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including historic true crime, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include Buried Bones with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.

Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC

Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.