In Episode 97, Lucia shares how Harbor has spent over 30 years helping companies make faster, smarter, and more informed decisions. From macroeconomic forecasting to real-time inflation analysis, she breaks down why reliable, timely data is only half the equation — and why the human factor still matters more than ever in the age of AI.

We dive into the reality of forecasting in uncertain environments shaped by geopolitics, trade wars, inflation, and shifting supply chains. Lucia explains why businesses need an unbiased third party before making major investment decisions — and how internal forecasts can quietly become influenced by hope, ideology, or preference.

This conversation also explores her journey from intern to CEO, the culture of “always deliver more than expected,” and what it really takes to build trust that lasts decades. ...