Learn more about our team at marketPulse IQ.
Our team
We’re surprisingly smart in everything we do—and not just on paper. At marketpulseIQ, we’re driven by curiosity, sharpened by data, and always in motion. We test, build, and adapt fast—because we’d rather act than overtalk. Our team blends deep tech expertise with sharp market instincts to create tools that challenge convention and help businesses stay one step ahead.
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Palmer
Considered one of the leading experts Globally on Customer loyalty and Engagement - Robert has spent most of his career focusing on helping customers understand how to develop and engage their customers. From working with Fortune 500 companies to start-ups, he has been able to continually evolve with the industry and changing dynamics.
Robert is an effective leader and manager. His extensive market research and machine learning background allows us to use data in making the best decisions for marketpulesIQ.
Chief Product Officer
Mark Voldeck
Mark leads product at marketpulseIQ with a rare blend of technical depth and visionary thinking. A seasoned GIS expert and web app developer, he’s spent his career turning complex data into intuitive, high-impact tools. Mark brings deep expertise in geospatial tech, data visualization, and full-stack development and he’s constantly exploring the edges of what’s possible. Beyond building great products, Mark is passionate about tech’s role in driving equity, sustainability, and new models of ownership. Whether he’s prototyping a feature, mapping insights, or pushing into blockchain frontiers, Mark is always chasing what’s next and making it real.
Partner
Jon Vanhala
Jon Vanhala has built his career helping ambitious companies turn complexity into clarity and vision into growth. With experience spanning global enterprises to startups in martech, music, media, and entertainment tech, he brings a rare ability to spot hidden opportunities, sharpen positioning, and accelerate results.
At marketpulse IQ, Jon applies that expertise to help customers harness data intelligence for real business advantage. He works shoulder to shoulder with clients to transform disconnected datasets into actionable insights, guiding high-stakes decisions and ensuring strategies deliver measurable impact.
Advisor
Justin Blackburn
With over 10 years of experience in sales and account management, Justin helps brands turn consumer insights into real business impact. Justin brings deep expertise in leveraging data and AI-driven intelligence to uncover what drives consumer behavior, brand growth, and revenue.
Advisor
Ladan Ladi Moradi
Ladi brings over a decade of marketing experience across various industries, including FMCG in the Nordics, with a proven track record of building and scaling brands. She combines strategic vision with a holistic approach, connecting data points across portfolio, pricing, and analytics to drive growth and profitability.
Advisory Board
Cara Buscaglia
Cara is a senior leader in consumer intelligence with 15+ years of experience in sales, strategy, and client success. At Talkwalker & Hootsuite, she helps global brands transform raw data into actionable insights using cutting-edge AI and analytics.
As a member of marketpulseIQ’s Advisory Board, Cara brings deep expertise in commercial strategy and go-to-market execution. Her insight-driven, no-fluff approach helps shape how we connect with clients and scale smart.
Brian Langis
Brian is a Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) with deep expertise in investments and valuations. He brings a sharp eye for value and a global perspective to the marketpulseIQ Advisory Board.
He currently manages Cape May Capital, a private investment holding company, and is a former licensed Investment Advisor. Brian has also worked in frontier markets with Leopard Capital, a private equity fund. His broad financial experience adds rigor to how we assess market value, risk, and strategic positioning.