In episode 239 we welcome our guest, Chris Fernandez, co-founder and CEO of EnsoData. In today’s episode, we’re talking all things sleep.
We walk through the origin story of EnsoData, from the founders’ initial idea followed by 12 pivots to arrive at their flagship product, EnsoSleep. We talk about analyzing sleep data, solving hard data analysis problems wi ... Show More
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Eddy Elfenbein – OG Financial Blogger Turned ETF Manager | #601
Today’s guest is Eddy Elfenbein, one of the OG financial bloggers at Crossing Wall Street. Eddy also runs the CWS ETF, which is from his annual buy list of 25 stocks. In today’s episode, Eddy shares his insights on investing, stock selection, and the challenges of managing an ETF ... Show More
54m 7s
Oct 7
Tobias Carlisle - Warren Buffett, Sun Tzu and The Ancient Art of Risk-Taking | #600
Today’s guest is Tobias Carlisle, founder of Acquirers Funds and serves as portfolio manager of the firm’s deep value strategy. He’s just released a book called Soldier of Fortune: Warren Buffett, Sun Tzu and the Ancient Art of Risk-Taking. In today’s episode, Toby starts by disc ... Show More
50m 5s
Mar 2023
Auren Hoffman - A Deep Dive on Data - [Invest Like the Best, EP.320]
My guest this week is Auren Hoffman. Auren is the CEO of Safegraph, which curates data on physical locations. He also founded LiveRamp, a public data connectivity business. Auren knows more about data businesses than almost anyone I know and that is the topic of today’s discussio ... Show More
1h 10m
Feb 2024
98: Day in the Life of a Data Analyst With Non-Technical Background w/ Paul Ahlstrom
In this episode of the Data Career Podcast, Avery talks with his childhood friend, Paul Alstrom, about his journey into data analytics from a non-technical background.
Paul emphasises the importance of networking, understanding the business, and getting the requirements right at ... Show More
48m 13s
Aug 2023
Des Traynor - Real Talk about AI and Software - [Invest Like the Best, EP.340]
My guest today is Des Traynor. Des is the co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Intercom - a customer service solution that helps businesses answer product questions, offer instant support, and automate sales. The business was founded in 2011 and its products operate within 25 ... Show More
1h 6m
Dec 2021
The Top Trends in 2022 for Data Leaders from DataRobot, Databricks, and Google
At the end of every year, you’re probably asking the same questions we are. What are the big changes coming next year? How do I stay ahead of them? And what’s separating real trends from the hype?To answer these questions, we are excited to bring together some of the top minds in ... Show More
1h 12m
Dec 2023
Turning Data into Gold: Mining the Power of Data Intelligence, with Clarity Innovations
Information brings us food for thought. It grounds a lot of our discussions, and perhaps, most importantly, it gives our work direction and purpose. This is why on this podcast, we bring you expert guests and start every episode with a little bit of data! A recent survey by Deloi ... Show More
30m 59s
Mar 2024
101: Expert Data Analytics Panel Tells All (100th Episode Celebration)
The 100th celebration episode of the Data Career Podcast features a special panel interview conducted by Avery Smith with prominent data content creators, including Ken Jee, Monica Kay Royal, Richad Nieves-Becker, and Elijah Butler.
Recorded in Charleston, South Carolina, this mi ... Show More
29m 34s
Aug 2022
DoorDash’s VP of Analytics & Data Science, Jessica Lachs on Leveraging Data to Delight Customers Despite a Challenging Supply Chain
Who’s hungry? Thanks to delivery apps like DoorDash, it’s never been easier for modern consumers to satisfy almost any craving in just a few taps. At the helm of DoorDash’s data organization is VP of Analytics & Data Science, Jessica Lachs. With metrics guiding every decision at ... Show More
45m 58s
Sep 2023
76: How We Use AI as Data Analysts w/ Luke Barousse
In this episode of the Data Career Podcast, I sit down with Luke Barousse, a data analyst and data star on YouTube, to discuss the impact of AI on the role of data analysts.
We delve into the question of whether AI will replace data analysts or enhance their work, sharing insight ... Show More
20m 40s