LODESTAR SOLUTIONS, INC.
TAMPA, FLORIDA

Lodestar Solutions, Inc., founded in July 2004, began as a Cognos reselling and implementation partner. As the industry evolved with IBM's acquisition of Cognos, Lodestar recognized an increasing commoditization and loss of engagement in their work. A pivotal change occurred when founder Heather Cole attended a Tony Robbins conference in San Jose, California, in July 2012, inspiring the company to transform its business model. Lodestar Solutions transitioned from traditional consulting to Business Analytics Coaching, focusing on enhancing client capabilities in leveraging data and analytics through socializing their highly analytical teams. This change introduced the innovative 'socializing the nerds' program aimed at boosting communication and soft skills among technical experts. With its headquarters in Tampa, Florida, Lodestar Solutions is committed to empowering organizations to become self-reliant in using IBM Cognos products such as IBM Cognos BI, TM1, Planning, Controller, SPSS, by offering comprehensive training options on-site, virtually instructor-led, or via self-paced modules. They provide expertise not only in application training but also in IBM licensing and support renewals. All consultants at Lodestar are certified Agile Scrum Masters, ensuring the delivery of projects using agile implementation methodologies. They emphasize client education and empowerment through time-saving practices to boost productivity. Additionally, Lodestar supports organizations with licensing coaching and negotiated deals, enabling clients to become esteemed Business Intelligence professionals in their respective fields. Lodestar Solutions is incorporated in Florida under company type FORP, filed as F10000002648 on June 7, 2010. The offices are located at 3212 W. Harbor View Ave., Tampa, FL, with a mailing address also in Hillsborough County. The headquarters can be reached by phone at (813) 415-2910, and further information is available on their website lodestarsolutions.com. Heather Cole, the leading figure of the company, maintains significant involvement as both officer and director.