Alan Bates brings more than 16 years of project management and market research experience to Distill Research. Alan has a diverse background in both quantitative and qualitative research for a variety of industries, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, energy, technology, and financial services. Alan holds a degree in marketing and entrepreneurial studies from Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts, where he graduated with honors. In addition, he successfully completed RIVA focus group moderation training. He has consulted for a number of Fortune 500 companies on product development, marketing strategy, branding, naming, pricing, and positioning. Alan has authored a number of articles that have appeared in national trade magazines.