Team

led by research, finance, and operating discipline.

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Mehdi T. Hossain, PhD

Founder, CEO & Director of Research

Dr. Hossain is a widely published professor of marketing and the research mind behind MBC. He holds a PhD in Marketing from the University of Texas at Arlington (2014) and degrees in Economics from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. His research has appeared in journals including the Journal of Consumer Research and has been featured by NPR, WalletHub, and Providence Business News.

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Kevin J. Shea, CFA

Director of Operations & Finance

Kevin is a seasoned corporate finance professional whose passion for behavioral economics makes him well suited to MBC. He serves as Vice President of Finance at White Mountains, a diversified insurance and financial-services holding company, and brings data-driven thinking that bridges financial theory and practical growth strategy. Kevin is an alumnus of Stonehill College and a CFA charterholder.

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Strategic partner

technology partner.

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GetMeFound

Mike Egidio, Strategic Technology Partner

Mike Egidio and GetMeFound help translate MBC's research rigor into modern, discoverable systems - including the website, structured AI context, and the technical foundation behind Oria.

15+ years building & running businesses - 1 company sold (EdTech).