The Data Scientist Podcast

In this podcast, we will explore some of the most common questions that come up around data privacy and GDPR: what is personal information? What is a company’s responsibility to its customers? How can a company make sure it has consent from the customer to use their personal information? How can startups and corporates best prepare for the new regulation that is looming on the horizon? Punit Bhati...

What makes a company successful? What separates the failed startups from the unicorns? Alessandra has decided to study this problem and is digging deep into some of the biggest tech companies like Slack, and Buffer, and the stories of how they came to be. If you are an entrepreneur, this episode is a must listen! Make sure to go to http://thedatascientist.com for more content around data science,...

The role of a CIO has changed significantly over the years as data has become more important to organizations' success. In the past, a CIO was responsible for the IT infrastructure and not much else. Nowadays, this is just one of many responsibilities that a CIO undertakes. On this episode Mark Chillingworth comments on the current state of CIOs and what their future might bring. Make sure to go t...

What makes a business successful? What it's like to be an entrepreneur in post-Brexit UK? Matija Kovac has created and scaled a successful machine translation business. On this podcast he shares his valuable experiences.  Make sure to go to http://thedatascientist.com​​ for more content around data science, AI and blockchain. Make sure to go to The Data Scientist​​ for more content around dat...

Deep learning has been one of the most important discoveries in the history of AI. On this episode I am talking about this exciting technology, and why it is so important. Make sure to go to The Data Scientist​​ for more content around data science, AI and blockchain.

This is a recording of a presentation conducted for Cambridge University's Entrepreneurship Centre, where we discussed about the different business model options AI entrepreneurs have.   Make sure to go to http://thedatascientist.com ​​ for more content around data science, AI and blockchain. 

Blockchain and data science are two of the hottest technologies right now. It is not often that you hear about both of them being used in tandem. However, one company is doing exactly that. I had the chance to interview Freddy Zwanzger from Anyblock Analytics . Anyblock Analytics allows anyone to analyse data from various blockchains, through their API. This is fascinating for anyone who wants to...

Everyone's talking about AI, but very few are actually doing it. On this episode, I share some thoughts about how organisations can adopt AI more easily and discuss some best practices in this area. Make sure to go to The Data Scientist​​ for more content around data science, AI and blockchain.

Is no-code and low-code the future of tech? On this episode we discuss this topic, and many more (such as whether Austin Texas will overtake the Sillicon Valley) with Andy Zambito from Creatio .   Make sure to go to The Data Scientist​​ for more content around data science, AI and blockchain.  

Curtis Boyd went from earning minimum wage to becoming a data scientist, and running a company of 11 people! On this episode we are talking about this transition, what it takes to become a data scientist, and learn more about the challenge of classifying fake reviews using machine learning.   Make sure to go to The Data Scientist​​ for more content around data science, AI and blockchain. &nbs...

As AI is playing a larger and larger role into our lives, the conversation around topics such as AI ethics and bias becomes hotter and hotter. On this interview, we talk with Daniel Bashir about these topics and his upcoming book: Towards Machine Learning Literacy. Make sure to support Daniel's campaign on indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/towards-machine-literacy-by-daniel-bashir#/ Ma...

Deep learning is one of the most popular technologies in the space of data science. On this episode we share a few things about the history of deep learning and how it became the most successful approach in artificial intelligence. Make sure to read more news and stories about data science and AI at The Data Scientist and check out the Tesseract Academy if you are interested in data strategy servi...

Healthcare is one of the industries that AI is revolutionising. From diagnostic systems, to better predictions, to doctor chatbots, AI is revolutionising this space. Learn more about the how on this episode. Make sure to go to The Data Scientist​​ for more content around data science, AI and blockchain.

AI (artificial intelligence) technologies and solutions can potentially transform your business. To make the most of the opportunities that AI offers, you need to choose the right AI/data science vendor , both for your business and the solution you want to develop. The following seven tips will help with the process of selecting the right AI vendor. Make sure to read more news and stories about da...

What does it take to start a data science school? Data science education is a serious topic. With the shortage of data scientists the world is suffering from, it is important to make sure that there are enough of them! On this episode Shaun Dippnall shares his view on what it takes to create a successful data science program. Make sure to read more news and stories about data science and AI at The...

Erica Stanford is the CEO of the Crypto Curry Club . She spent all of the lockdown of 2020 doing research into crypto scams and she is about to publish a book on that topic! On this episode we discuss about this topic and many more things (like Elon Musk's market manipulation, dogecoin, and other crypto-related matters).  The episode is a bit longer  (45 minutes) cause we had so much to...

Can anyone become a data scientist? I have been working for many years in the space of data science education, and I've seen a bit of everything, from undergraduates, to people over 40s trying to switch careers. On this episode, I give my own perspective on this topic. Make sure to read more news and stories about data science and AI at The Data Scientist and check out the Tesseract Academy if you...

What does an enterprise data scientist do? What role does data strategy play in data science adoption? Learn more on these very interesting topics through this discussion with Martin Neuhard , who is an enterprise data scientist, and also a member of the  International Association For Data Quality . Make sure to read more news and stories about data science and AI at The Data Scientist and ch...

What it's like to build a blockchain business? Yasir Qayam and his team have built one from the ground up called KwikTrust . Learn more on this very  interesting interview on which we discuss many interesting topics: from due dilligence on blockchain, to which blockchain is the best one to use for a new company. Make sure to read more news and stories about data science and AI at The Data Sci...

Joseh Yacura is the founder of The International Association For Data Quality, Governance and Analytics (IADQGA) of which I am also a proud member. On this interview are discussing an amazing document that the association published around audit guidelines for supply chains. This document is available on the association's website . We hope you enjoy this interview! Make sure to read more news and s...

Data strategy is one of the most important parts of any data science project. Unfortunately, it is not very recognised. Most data science/AI projects fail, as the result of the lack of a data strategy. This is one of the reasons that on this podcast, I have talked a lot about the importance of data strategy for companies of all stages and sizes. On this interview, we are talking with Ruben Sardary...

What are the different types of data? Data scientists are familiar with terms like structured and unstructured data, many leaders are lost. In this episode, we discuss more about these types of data what are the business implications. Make sure to visit The Data Scientist for more content around data science, AI, and blockchain.

On this episode, we are talking with Amanda Brock from OpenUK . OpenUK is a UK-based not-for-profit company which supports open source collaboration and open technologies within the United Kingdom. Its primary stated focus is to develop and sustain UK leadership in Open Technology, comprised of open source software, open source hardware and open data. Make sure to visit The Data Scientist for more...

A famous article by the Harvard Business Review breaks down data strategy in two types: offense and defense. Which are you should focus on depends on the type of business you are in. On this episode we are discussing more about this interesting topic. Make sure to visit The Data Scientist for more content around data science, AI, and blockchain.

Stanford's new AI index is out! This index reviews all developments in AI that took place in 2020. On this episode we will discuss the most interesting findings from this index. This is also a rare episode during which I am sharing my screen! :) So, I hope you enjoy it! Make sure to visit The Data Scientist for more content around data science, AI, and blockchain.