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Leaders of Analytics

Jonas Christensen

60 episodes

9 months ago

In this episode, I dive into the world of AI leadership with Andreas Welsh, a renowned AI expert and author of 'The AI Leadership Handbook'. We explore Andreas's impressive career at SAP, his new venture as an AI advisor and expert, his impactful journey on LinkedIn, and his insights into successful AI implementation.Topics we cover:Discover Andreas’s background and his remarkable 23-year career at SAP. He shares pivotal moments and lessons learned from working at one of the world’s l...

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In this episode, I dive into the world of AI leadership with Andreas Welsh, a renowned AI expert and author of 'The AI Leadership Handbook'. We explore Andreas's impressive career at SAP, his new venture as an AI advisor and expert, his impactful journey on LinkedIn, and his insights into successful AI implementation.Topics we cover:Discover Andreas’s background and his remarkable 23-year career at SAP. He shares pivotal moments and lessons learned from working at one of the world’s l...

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Leaders of Analytics

Why the Key to AI Success is Leadership, not Technology with Andreas Welsch

In this episode, I dive into the world of AI leadership with Andreas Welsh, a renowned AI expert and author of 'The AI Leadership Handbook'. We explore Andreas's impressive career at SAP, his new venture as an AI advisor and expert, his impactful journey on LinkedIn, and his insights into successful AI implementation.Topics we cover:Discover Andreas’s background and his remarkable 23-year career at SAP. He shares pivotal moments and lessons learned from working at one of the world’s l...

1 year ago

55 minutes

Leaders of Analytics

Why Data Science Projects Fail with Evan Shellshear

My guest in this episode is Evan Shellshear, an expert in artificial intelligence and co-author of the eye-opening book "Why Data Science Projects Fail: The Harsh Realities of Implementing AI and Analytics, without the Hype."With nearly two decades of experience in developing AI tools, Evan shares his insights into the real challenges and pitfalls of data science projects, and how organizations can overcome these hurdles.About Evan Shellshear: Evan is a renowned AI expert with a Ph.D....

1 year ago

48 minutes

Leaders of Analytics

Getting Higher ROI on your Advanced Analytics with Brian Ferris

Brian Ferris is a seasoned expert with over two decades of experience in technology and advanced analytics.Brian has an impressive track record, having worked in IT consulting for 9 years and client-side roles for 13 years with major organisations like the European Central Bank, BAT, Heineken, Nike and Loyalty New Zealand.In this episode, we dive into Brian's journey from supply chain operations to becoming Chief Data, Analytics and Technology Officer at Loyalty New Zealand. We explor...

1 year ago

49 minutes

Leaders of Analytics

Pushing the Boundaries of Healthcare through Data Science with Akshay Swaminathan

In this episode, I’m joined by the remarkably versatile Akshay Swaminathan, a polyglot who speaks 11 languages and has carved a unique path from medicine to data science.Currently an MD-PhD candidate at Stanford, Akshay's work has taken him from building clinics in Bolivia to pushing the boundaries of healthcare through data science.Akshay's journey is not just about his professional achievements but also his personal commitment to continuous learning and making a global impact.His tr...

1 year ago

52 minutes

Leaders of Analytics

Data Careers and Creating a Life You Don’t Need a Holiday From with Coert du Plessis

My guest in this episode is Coert du Plessis, an impressive data and analytics executive, entrepreneur and general lover of life.Coert shares his wealth of knowledge and experience gained through a career and life full of interesting twists and turns.In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about:Coert’s journey from South African farmland to Australian board roomsHow Coert became the CEO of MaxMineWhy our ability to tackle climate change depends on the mining industryHow to build a...

1 year ago

1 hour 7 minutes

Leaders of Analytics

Pioneering Industrial Optimisation with AI Featuring Nikolaj van Omme

My guest on this episode is Nikolaj van Omme, CEO and co-founder of Funartech.Funartech is a Canadian company specializing in AI-driven solutions to complex industrial optimisation problems.The company’s secret sauce is combining the two disciplines of Operations Research and Machine Learning.Operations Research is about making the best decisions and solving problems in a structured way, using maths to optimize outcomes.Machine learning on the other hand, is really good at spotting pa...

1 year ago

55 minutes

Leaders of Analytics

Unlock Your Potential: Leadership Lessons in Data Science from Sandhya Iyer

Sandy Iyer has been General Manager of Data Science at Sportsbet since the beginning of 2023, leading a dynamic team that leverages data in innovative ways.But what does it take to lead in such a data-driven environment? How does one balance the promotion of betting products with social responsibility? And how does data shape the strategy of a betting giant like Sportsbet?These are just a few of the questions we'll explore today.I’ve watched Sandy's career trajectory skyrocket in the ...

1 year ago

45 minutes

Leaders of Analytics

The Dos and Don’ts of Data Literacy with Angelika Klidas

In this digital age, data is the lifeblood of business. Just as computer literacy became a non-negotiable skill in the 21st century, data literacy is now an essential competency in our increasingly data-driven world.Yet, despite its critical importance, it's an area where many individuals and businesses stumble.Understanding, interpreting, and effectively using data can be challenging, even daunting.The lack of data literacy skills can lead to misinterpretation, misuse, and missed opp...

1 year ago

48 minutes

Leaders of Analytics

Turning Your Data Warehouse into a Marketing Engine with Tejas Manohar

Many large organisations have the data to pull off sophisticated marketing strategies, but only if they avoid the common pitfalls that limit the potential.In this episode I interview Tejas Manohar on the huge – and typically unexploited – potential for data-driven marketing and personalisation.Tejas is co-founder and co-CEO of Hightouch. Hightouch is a reverse ETL platform that helps organisations synch their data warehouses with business facing tools and technology. Their products ar...

2 years ago

1 hour

Leaders of Analytics

The Hidden World of Data Manipulation: Insights from 'Data for All' with John Thompson

Every day, like invisible breadcrumbs, we leave trails of personal data scattered across the digital landscape.Each click, every search, every purchase - they all tell a story about us.But do we know where these breadcrumbs lead? Who's picking them up? And most importantly, what are they doing with them?In an era where data is documenting our lives across a host of platforms, understanding these trails and their implications is no longer a luxury but rather, a necessity.It's about our...

2 years ago

40 minutes

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Randy Bean: Why Chief Data Officers are set up to fail and how to fix it

We’re definitely in AI hype mode at the moment largely driven by the evolution in generative AI.However, it seems like this progress is not necessarily driving lots of data-related innovation inside organisations that are not AI-first tech companies.A recent survey published by Randy Bean’s company, NewVantage Partners, confirms this. Here are the main findings compared to when the survey was last run 4 years ago:59.5% of executives say their companies use data for business innovation...

2 years ago

55 minutes

Leaders of Analytics

From Data to Decisions: Strategies for Building a Data-Driven Culture with Kevin Hanegan

In a world where data is the new oil, being able to understand, analyse and interpret it is a vital skill. As the saying goes, "knowledge is power," and in this case, data literacy is the key to unlocking that power.I argue that data literacy is as important to individual and organisational success as computer literacy, but unfortunately that is not a consensus view. For many organisations and their leaders, low data literacy is hampering their ability to make effective, data-driven d...

2 years ago

50 minutes

Leaders of Analytics

Learning over Knowing: Why You Need to Change Your Problem-Solving Practices with Dhiraj Rajaram

This episode of Leaders of Analytics features Dhiraj Rajaram, the Founder of global decision sciences company Mu Sigma. Mu Sigma serves more than 140 of the Fortune 500 and the company’s mission is to simplify complex problems through the science of decisions.Dhiraj shares his views on problem-solving in business, and how Mu Sigma's three core beliefs have been instrumental in the company's success.At Mu Sigma, they believe in "Learning over Knowing", "Extreme Experimentation", and "T...

2 years ago

51 minutes

Leaders of Analytics

How AI is Shaping the Future of Credit Decisioning with Ada Guan

In this episode of Leaders of Analytics, I am joined by Ada Guan who is one of the most innovative minds in the field of credit decisioning.Ada is CEO and co-founder of Rich Data Co, a company that helps lenders make informed and accurate credit decisions by leveraging AI and machine learning.Listen in as Ada sheds light on the role that AI and machine learning can play in transforming the lending industry and what the future may hold for credit decisioning.In this episode, we'll disc...

2 years ago

49 minutes

Leaders of Analytics

Unlocking Business Value & Elevating Analytics to the C-Suite: Strategies and Best Practices with Murli Buluswar

Data is revolutionising our world, yet many companies fail to harness its value. What needs to be done for CEOs to see the value of having analytics as part of the executive inner circle?Unfortunately, many analytics teams struggle to move past the common challenges of fostering analytics literacy, getting executive buy-in for more investment in data and analytics and showcasing the value delivered into the business.How can analytics leaders make their discipline an indispensable supe...

2 years ago

1 hour 5 minutes

Leaders of Analytics

Making the Shift from Corporate Executive to Entrepreneur with Michael Kingston

“Being an entrepreneur is basically like going from one crisis to the next”. Those are the words of Michael Kingston, co-founder and CEO of Seeda.At a point in his career when Michael was thriving, he took the daunting plunge from successful executive to entrepreneur and start-up founder. Most people would be too scared to take such an enormous risk; however, this step has been Michael's key toward work-life satisfaction.Three years later, Michael and his co-founders have built Seeda,...

2 years ago

56 minutes

Leaders of Analytics

Building a Digital Government with Victor Dominello MP

Digital transformation is rapidly changing the way we live and work, and governments should be leading the way forward, according to Victor Dominello MP.As the Minister for Digital and Minister for Customer Service in the State Government of New South Wales in Australia, Victor believes government should be playing a central role in fostering a digitally-enabled economy across government, private enterprise and individual consumers.Victor is a true servant leader and an inspirational ...

2 years ago

44 minutes

Leaders of Analytics

Measuring Advertising Attention in a Cookieless World with John Hawkins

As the digital landscape evolves, privacy concerns and regulations are becoming increasingly important for advertisers. With the decline of third-party cookies and the rise of individual data usage consent, measuring advertising attention is more crucial than ever.One of the biggest challenges for advertisers in a cookie-less world is being able to accurately measure the effectiveness of their campaigns. Without cookies, it's harder to track user behaviour and understand how their ads...

2 years ago

55 minutes

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Understanding How Venture Capital Works in 2023 with Scott Heyes

Inflation is rising, interest rates are up across the globe and cash is king again. How will this impact the flow of venture investments in start-ups and emerging technologies?While traditional investments may suffer during a recession, the venture capital industry has historically been able to weather the storm and even thrive. One reason for this is that venture capital firms typically invest in early-stage companies that are not yet generating significant revenue.In fact, some of t...

2 years ago

49 minutes

Leaders of Analytics

Designing an Economy that Regenerates Rather than Consumes with Simon Schillebeeckx

30 years of “corporate social responsibility” has left our planet in dire straits.Biodiversity loss, climate change, water pollution, micro-plastic pollution, air pollution, species collapse, ecosystem collapse…the list goes on.What can we all do individually and collectively as business leaders and responsible humans to turn the situation around?According to Simon Schillebeeckx from Handprint.tech it is possible to create incremental financial value while regenerating the ecosystems ...

2 years ago

57 minutes