#157 Educating leadership: Is GenAI right for your business? (Michael Soucek)

In today's DFG chat, an eye-opening conversation about data in politics, with Data Leader, Sasha Kulek. Sasha loves the world of data where it relates to politics and media - and you can feel it! We focused on the legitimate, valuable, and powerful data points used in campaign strategies. We talked about targeting and personalisation, especially in Germany where the laws are highly limiting, and force the hand of real innovation in digital data.Enjoy the Pod, and let us know your thoughts. Thanks Sasha! #dataforgood #politics #berlin #zuma

This week, Elvira Bekyrova will join us as we explore the ever-changing world of data. We'll explore the rise of Analytics Engineering, its origins, key drivers, and its impact on the data industry. We'll also clarify the distinctions between various data roles. We'll also discuss the importance of building high-performing data analytics teams, the value of a business-oriented approach, and the future trends shaping the data landscape. We'll explore the significance of data democratization, self-serve data access, and the potential of data monetization.

In today's DFG chat, Dr. Michael Soucek lays out the real commercial considerations owners must take to understand "Is GenAI right for your business?" Do you have a valid use case for it? Do you know exactly what GenAI will bring to your business? Do you have the infrastructure to set up and maintain its use? Do you know the risks? Michael is currently VP of Data at BuildingMinds. He hails from the world of international consulting for AI, working with some of the biggest global tech innovators. He has seen the successes and failures of businesses large and small at the hands of the new generation of tech: GenAI. Enjoy another riveting Data For Good leadership conversation! #dataforgood #genai #berlin #zuma

This week, Patrick Grohmann-Köthur joins us as we discuss how much Data matters when the figures you are dealing with are well into the billions. In this episode, we delve into the power of data in procurement. Discover how even small, data-driven savings can translate into millions of euros for large-scale budgets. We'll explore the challenges and opportunities of leveraging data to drive value, including building trust, fostering a data-driven culture, and balancing short-term wins with long-term goals. Join us as we uncover the secrets to unlocking the full potential of data in procurement. Here are the links to articles and talks we spoke about in the episode: Link to the article of Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung on our Cartell Screening Use Case: https://www.faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaf... Patrick’s talk on Deutsche Bahn’s Data-Driven Procurement (March 5th, 2024): https://youtu.be/jOTc2Da4zy4

In today's DFG chat, the AI Lead and all-round enthusiast, Pietro Bolcato, talks about the real costs and considerations of implementing AI in a business. He also gave us a sneak peek into the current state and advancements of AI in Kittl's design world too! Check out Kittl.com to see what you can do with AI. #dataforgood #genai #berlin #zuma

Data Engineering Manager for Germany's largest property-tech provider, Vineela, talks about a topic that is close to her heart - data strategy. She brings first-hand leadership experience to cover a wide range of areas including: 1. Tech, tools, and processes for the best chance of success 2. How to get the most from your data 3. The risks and considerations for Small OR Large businesses 4. The methods of implementing strategy 5. The People! 6. The future and impact of AI #datastrategy #zuma #scout24 #berlin

Global Data Analytics Project Lead, Sitian Gao, uses her lived experience to compare the tools, tech, processes, and project delivery of German and USA Data teams. Which country falls behind in which areas? Ultimately, who does data better? Some of the specific topic areas we cover: 1. Tech, tools, processes, and ways of working 2. Multinational companies standards in US + Germany 3. Germany; the shortcomings/areas for improvement 4. Perspectives on how we use data 5. Skils & ways of working; full stack on data or specialised 6. Hiring trends of data people Germany and USA 7. Structuring your data team 8. Rise of analytics engineering and big data 9. Future predictions… (hiring, tools, tech, process, org structure)

This week, Ulysse Zampogna joins us as we discuss unveiling the secrets to managing change for data teams in high-growth organisations. Data is the lifeblood of high-growth companies. In this podcast, we discuss building a data team that can keep up with your rapid expansion. Learn about the evolving role of the data product manager, the differences in data management for startups vs. established companies, and the critical importance of data quality. Discover practical strategies to optimize your data infrastructure and drive business growth.

In today's DFG deep dive conversation, the data platform wizard leader, Leonid Moiseev, talks about data cataloguing - the tools, processes, trends, features, challenges, stakeholders and soooo much more. A great pod for the data nerds amongst us! #dataforgood #genai #berlin #zuma

This week we are joined by Elisabeth Press as we discuss unveiling the secrets to building a high-performing Data Science team. This podcast dives deep into the skills you need to succeed in Data Science, from technical expertise to "soft skills" like communication and collaboration. We'll explore how to identify talented candidates and foster their growth within your organization. Here's what we cover: • The key competencies of successful Data Scientists • How to balance technical and soft skills in your team • Strategies for hiring top Data Science talent • How to develop and empower your Data Scientists for long-term success Listen now and unlock the full potential of your Data Science team!