Oct 6

1033: Workslop: The Hidden Cost of AI-Generated Work, with Prof. Jeff Hancock and Dr. Kate Niederhoffer

In Episode #1033, Prof. Jeff Hancock (Professor of Communication at Stanford) and Dr. Kate Niederhoffer (Chief Scientist at BetterUp) join Jon Krohn to explain the hidden cost of AI-generated work. A year ago they coined "workslop" in a Harvard Business Review article that went v ... Show More

1h 15m

Oct 2

1032: Agents Need 10x More Data Than Humans, with Salesforce’s CDO Michael Andrew

During their #sponsored discussion, Chief Data Officer at Salesforce Michael Andrew talks to Jon Krohn about what changes for a data team when its customers are AI agents as well as people. Listen to the episode to hear Michael Andrew talk about why agents need ten times more tru ... Show More

27m 49s

Sep 29

1031: Tokenomics: Why Your Agentic AI Bill Is Exploding (and How to Fix It), with Tyler Cox and Ish Shah

In Episode #1031, Ish Shah and Tyler Cox (Distinguished Engineers in the Office of the CTO for Dell Technologies' client group) join Jon Krohn to work out why agentic AI bills are exploding and what can be done about it. Over one weekend Ish burned roughly two billion tokens on a ... Show More

1h 15m

Jan 2016

Episode 6: How to be data scientist

In this episode, we tell you how to become data scientist and join an amazing community that is changing the world with data analytics.

15m 11s

Aug 2023

69: Skills, Networking, Portfolio: How Brad Yarbro Landed a Data Job

In today's episode, I had the privilege of interviewing the incredible Brad Yarbro, a senior data scientist at Protective Life. 🎙️ His journey from an economics student to a data professional is beyond inspiring. Listen and get inspired to kickstart your own ... Show More

34m 26s

Jul 2023

66: The Naked Truth about Data Careers w/ Data Manager Marijn Markus

In this episode, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABz2UjsBIg2VT_AcUyN3kYKIaK8i0K0pzf0">Marijn Markus</a> & I talked about what it is ACTUALLY like being in the data field, how he transitioned from social science to data science, & discuss some real-world data u ... Show More

50m 16s

Oct 2023

78: Data Consulting w/ Leon Gordon

Join Avery for a captivating episode with Data Consulting expert Leon Gordon, to delve into the world of data consulting and the skills needed to excel in this field. Don't miss out on this fascinating conversation filled with valuable insights and advice for data p ... Show More

39m 55s

Jul 2024

119: Think Twice Before Switching to Data Analytics

This is an incredible episode where Avery took on listener questions and questions from you guys. It’s kind of ragtag. Multiple questions here concern how to start your data career and what you should do in that process. So, if you’re on that journey, this episod ... Show More

17m 18s

Sep 2023

74: How to Ace The Data Science & Analytics Interview w/ Nick Singh

Join me with data interview expert Nick Singh to discuss how to ace your data science and analytics interviews, from preparation tips to tackling SQL technical questions, in this must-listen episode of the Data Career Podcast—you won't want to miss it! < ... Show More

54m 52s

Jun 2024

113: Operations Research, Prescriptive Analytics, & Decision Science w/ Adam De Jans & Steven Stark

Get insights into career transitions, the importance of networking, and the tools used in data positions in this episode! Avery talks with data experts Steven Stark and Adam Dijans as they explore the fascinating field of operations research. <a href= ... Show More

42m 41s

Dec 2023

90: 2024 New Year Resolutions: 3 Things You Need to Become a Data Analyst

<a href="https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training</a> <a href="https://www.da ... Show More

22m 20s

Jul 2023

68: Difference between Data Science and Data Analytics

In this episode of Data Career Podcast, I explore Data Analytics vs Data Science, highlighting key differences and stress the fluidity between data science and analytics. Don't miss it! 📩 Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land You ... Show More

9m 35s

Oct 2023

79: From Construction to Data Analytics (Jordan Temple's Story)

Join Avery Smith and Jordan Temple in this episode of the Data Career Podcast. Jordan shares his insights on breaking into the data industry with a non-technical background, leveraging skills in Power BI and the power of a solid online presence. Tune in now to ga ... Show More

34m 13s

103: Why this Is the Golden Age of Data ...