Louis Belpaire, Author at Silverback Strategies

Louis Belpaire

Louis is our COO and has a passion for all things Tech. When he's not dissecting Apple's latest earnings report, you'll find him training for his next triathlon somewhere in the hills of Virginia.

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Posts by Louis:

March 30, 2021

2021 Shopper Study: 3 Key Findings Mid-Market Retailers Should Know

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February 25, 2021

Decoding Virginia’s New Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA)

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February 5, 2021

Early Moves From the iOS 14 Battlefield Could Have Major Impact on Ad Ecosystem

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