Debating the Efficacy of Analytics Teams in Companies

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The chapter examines a blog post challenging the value of analytics teams in decision-making processes, questioning the effectiveness of analytics in guiding leadership. It discusses the perception of data science as a transformative force and raises concerns about the accessibility and investment required to leverage data effectively. The conversation also explores the speaker's contemplation of future career paths, including considerations of journalism, entrepreneurship, venture capital, and exploring diverse industries for intriguing problem-solving opportunities.

Benn Stancil’s weekly Substack on data and technology provides a fascinating perspective on the modern data stack & the industry building it. On this episode, Benn joins Jerod to dissect a few of his essays, discuss opportunities he sees during this slowdown & explain why he thinks maybe we should disband the analytics team.

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