File 032325
Email Chain Between Zubair Khan and Jeffrey E. Regarding InsightsPod and 2016 Election Data Analysis (File 032325)
Email correspondence from September to November 2016 between Zubair Khan (CEO of Tranchulas/InsightsPod) and Jeffrey E. discussing social media data analysis, election predictions, and a business proposal involving Twitter sentiment analysis for the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Summary
This email chain spans from September 25 to November 4, 2016, documenting discussions between Zubair Khan and Jeffrey E. about InsightsPod, a social media analytics venture focused on predicting election outcomes through Twitter data. Khan pitches a business plan involving analysis of 3 million tweets and proposes finding a data scientist to improve predictive insights. By November 4, Khan reports that according to their data analysis, Trump has a 52% chance of winning the Electoral College while leading in the popular vote.
From: Zubair KhanSent: 11/4/2016 1:07:21 PMTo: jeffrey E. [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Subject: Re: Election UpdateImportance: HighTrump is definitely winning popular vote so far. According to our data winning chances of Trump are 52% inElectoral college.On Nov 4, 2016, at 5:46 PM, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:thats in the popular vote , not talking into account the elctoral college?On Fri, Nov 4, 2016 at 1:43 PM, Zubair Khan wrote:Hi Jeffrey,According to InsightsPod Trump is more popular. We processed 3 million tweets this week.I have attached detailed report.Regards,ZubairOn Oct 9, 2016, at 4:06 PM, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:jeevacationOn Sat, Oct 8, 2016 at 11:20 PM, Zubair Khan wrote:What is your Skype ID?Thanks.On Saturday, 8 October 2016, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:yesOn Sat, Oct 8, 2016 at 7:07 AM, Zubair Khan wrote:Hi Jeffrey,Are you available to talk today?Regards,ZubairOn Oct 6, 2016, at 11:24 AM, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:skyype good this weekend?HOUSE OVERSIGHT 032325On Thu, Oct 6, 2016 at 5:42 AM, Zubair Khan________________________wrote:Hi Jeffrey,Just wondered if you have time to discuss the business plan of InsightsPod on Skype or if you prefer I canmeet you in person after 19th Oct.Regards,ZubairOn Sunday, 25 September 2016, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:Skype this week?On Sunday, 25 September 2016, Zubair Khan_________________________wrote:Hi Jeffrey,Please find attached InsightsPod business plan for your consideration.Since Twitter is live streaming the presidential debates, the social media activity will accelerate and itwill help us in making better predictions of outcome. It was apparent from the US Election report, whichI sent you previously that we need a Data Scientist who can translate our data into better insights. Takingthis into account I hope you can help us by backing this venture.Thanks,Zubairplease noteThe information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayconstitute inside information, and is intended only forthe use of the addressee. It is the property ofJEEUnauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thiscommunication or any part thereof is strictly prohibitedand may be unlawful. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify us immediately byreturn e-mail or by e-mail to jeevacation@gmail.com, anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments. copyright -all rights reservedBest regards,Zubair KhanChief Executive Officer I TranchulasLondon I San Francisco I Auckland I Islamabademail:I web: www.tranchulas.comHOUSE OVERSIGHT 032326please noteThe information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayconstitute inside information, and is intended only forthe use of the addressee. It is the property ofJEEUnauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thiscommunication or any part thereof is strictly prohibitedand may be unlawful. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify us immediately byreturn e-mail or by e-mail to jeevacation@gmail.com, anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments. copyright -all rights reservedplease noteThe information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayconstitute inside information, and is intended only forthe use of the addressee. It is the property ofJEEUnauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thiscommunication or any part thereof is strictly prohibitedand may be unlawful. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify us immediately byreturn e-mail or by e-mail to jeevacation@gmail.com, anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments. copyright -all rights reservedBest regards,Zubair KhanChief Executive Officer I TranchulasLondon I San Francisco I Auckland I Islamabademail: I web: www.tranchulas.complease noteThe information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayHOUSE OVERSIGHT 032327constitute inside information, and is intended only forthe use of the addressee. It is the property ofJEEUnauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thiscommunication or any part thereof is strictly prohibitedand may be unlawful. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify us immediately byreturn e-mail or by e-mail to jeevacation@gmail.com, anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments. copyright -all rights reservedplease noteThe information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayconstitute inside information, and is intended only forthe use of the addressee. It is the property ofJEEUnauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thiscommunication or any part thereof is strictly prohibitedand may be unlawful. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify us immediately byreturn e-mail or by e-mail to jeevacation@gmail.com, anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments. copyright -all rights reservedHOUSE OVERSIGHT 032328