At Local Data Exchange (LDE), we specialize in providing ready-made, AI-powered APIs that empower local SaaS marketing companies to thrive in a competitive digital landscape. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in sunny San Diego, California, LDE is at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge API solutions tailored to the unique needs of local presence products and marketing infrastructure software.
Our Mission
We aim to transform the way local SaaS marketing companies manage and enhance their offerings by delivering innovative, efficient, and reliable solutions. Our APIs enable businesses to scale faster, improve margins, and provide seamless user experiences to their customers.
What We Do
Local Data Exchange is a trusted partner for local SaaS marketing companies, providing a suite of APIs designed to address key challenges in the industry:
- Business Reviews API: A comprehensive solution for managing reviews, social media, and directory data across 50+ platforms. LDE’s Business Reviews API supports clients building reputation management tools and enterprise social media dashboards, ensuring they can maintain control over their customer relationships and user experiences.
- Business Listings API: A scalable tool for automating listings management. LDE’s Business Listings API seamlessly shares business location data with 130+ major directories, GPS systems, navigation devices, and social platforms, simplifying the complexity of managing listings at scale.
- Entity Resolution API: A powerful resource for finding and validating business profiles across the web using Name, Address, and Phone Number (NAP) data. LDE’s Entity Resolution API streamlines operations and ensures accurate, up-to-date information.
Why Choose Local Data Exchange?
Our market-ready APIs and machine learning integrations help local SaaS marketing companies:
- Accelerate in-house solution development by up to 90%.
- Boost operational margins by 70%.
- Dramatically reduce operational overhead (e.g., one client reduced their team size from 180 to 12-14 people while scaling up customers, saving millions of dollars annually).
With proven results and a customer-centric approach, Local Data Exchange is committed to delivering solutions that help our clients grow their businesses efficiently and effectively.
Our Founders
Gideon Rubin, CEO | Founder
Experienced executive and entrepreneur across media, adtech, and navigation. He received his MBA in Finance and Applied Statistics from University of Miami Herbert Business School and has had 5 successful startup exits. He has been a speaker and contributor to Search Engine Journal, Search Engine Strategies, BIA/Kelsey, and the Local Search Association.
Joshua Odmark, CIO | Founder
Full-stack engineer and successful entrepreneur with 3 successful startup exits as senior developer and executive. Over a decade of experience working with data scientists in media and insurance industries for AI/ML initiatives. Creator of top plug-ins for mobile optimization and SEO, and builder of B2B SaaS products used by millions. He has contributed to Search Engine Journal, Search Engine Strategies, BIA/Kelsey, and the Local Search Association.