Running a data science startup, one decision at a time #Futureofdata podcast

Running a data science startup, one decision at a time #Futureofdata podcast

Author: AnalyticsWeek May 16, 2018 Duration: 58:05
In this podcast, Justin Borgman talks about his journey of starting a data science start, doing an exit, and jumping on another one. The session is filled with insights for leadership, looking for entrepreneurial wisdom to get on a data-driven journey. Timeline: 0:28 Justin's journey. 3:22 Taking the plunge to start a new company. 5:49 Perception vs. reality of starting a data warehouse company. 8:15 Bringing in something new to the IT legacy. 13:20 Getting your first few customers. 16:16 Right moment for a data warehouse company to look for a new venture. 18:20 Right person to have as a co-founder. 20:29 Advantages of going seed vs. series A. 22:13 When is a company ready for seeding or series A? 24:40 Who's a good adviser? 26:35 Exiting Teradata. 28:54 Teradata to starting a new company. 31:24 Excitement of starting something from scratch. 32:24 What is Starburst? 37:15 Presto, a great engine for cloud platforms. 40:30 How can a company get started with Presto. 41:50 Health of enterprise data. 44:15 Where does Presto not fit in? 45:19 Future of enterprise data. 46:36 Drawing parallels between proprietary space and open source space. 49:02 Does align with open-source gives a company a better chance in seeding. 51:44 John's ingredients for success. 54:05 John's favorite reads. 55:01 Key takeaways. Paul's Recommended Read: The Outsiders Paperback – S. E. Hinton amzn.to/2Ai84Gl Podcast Link: https://futureofdata.org/running-a-data-science-startup-one-decision-at-a-time-futureofdata-podcast/ Justin's BIO: Justin has spent the better part of a decade in senior executive roles building new businesses in the data warehousing and analytics space. Before co-founding Starburst, Justin was Vice President and General Manager at Teradata (NYSE: TDC), where he was responsible for the company’s portfolio of Hadoop products. Prior to joining Teradata, Justin was co-founder and CEO of Hadapt, the pioneering "SQL-on-Hadoop" company that transformed Hadoop from file system to analytic database accessible to anyone with a BI tool. Teradata acquired Hadapt in 2014. Justin earned a BS in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and an MBA from the Yale School of Management. About #Podcast: #FutureOfData podcast is a conversation starter to bring leaders, influencers, and lead practitioners to discuss their journey to create the data-driven future. Want to sponsor? Email us @ info@analyticsweek.com Keywords: #FutureOfData #DataAnalytics #Leadership #Podcast #BigData #Strategy

The landscape of data and analytics is shifting faster than ever, driven by the people who build the systems, challenge the norms, and imagine what comes next. The Future of Data Podcast from AnalyticsWeek sits down with those very people for substantive, often unexpected, dialogues. Each episode is a direct conversation with a leader, an influencer, or a change maker who is actively shaping this dynamic world. You’ll hear less from theorists and more from practitioners in the trenches, discussing the real-world implications of new technologies, the evolving ethics of data use, and the practical strategies that separate hype from genuine transformation. This podcast delves into the human stories behind the data stacks, exploring the challenges, failures, and breakthroughs that define modern analytics. It’s a space for nuanced discussion that goes beyond surface-level trends to examine how data is fundamentally altering industries, governance, and our daily lives. Listen for candid insights on building effective teams, navigating the complexities of AI integration, and anticipating what the next decade of innovation might demand from professionals at every level. These are the essential conversations for anyone who needs to understand not just what is happening in data, but why it matters and where we might be headed. Tune in for a thoughtful exploration of the tools, ideas, and individuals charting the course forward.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 96

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Duration: 51:46
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