Securing Our Future

SOF 025: The Evolution of an Investigative Tech Startup with Amanda von Goetz

New North Ventures Episode 25

Host Jeremy Hitchcock sits down with Amanda von Goetz, CEO of Fermata Discovery, one of New North Ventures' portfolio companies. 

Amanda von Goetz earned her BMus degree in Piano Performance from The Juilliard School, where she studied from 2000 to 2005. Later, she pursued her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, completing her studies from 2012 to 2014.

Discover how Amanda's background as a classical pianist paved the way for her transition into the tech field, where she harnessed her understanding of hierarchical structures to revolutionize intelligence gathering. And explore real-life examples of Fermata's impact in solving mysteries and aiding law enforcement agencies while uncovering the unique culture and values that drive Fermata's success. 

0:00

Introduction

0:42

Amanda von Goetz Bio

1:27

Welcome

1:45

Fermata's Origin

7:55

Fermata's VIXN

14:13

Mysteries Solved By VIXN

18:02

Music vs Programming

20:37

Company Culture

24:38

Favorite In-office Music

25:51

Whiplash

28:44

Outro