The Data Stack Show 233: The Power of a Triple Threat in Data: Business, Engineering, and Strategy with Solomon Kahn of Delivery Layer and Top Data People
Mar 19, 2025
Solomon Kahn, Founder of Delivery Layer and Top Data People, shares his extensive experience in building data teams and monetizing data. He emphasizes the value of a triple threat in data professionals who blend business acumen, engineering skills, and strategy. The conversation highlights the challenges of implementing AI in business, innovative data delivery models, and practical steps for monetizing data assets. Solomon also stresses the importance of personal branding on platforms like LinkedIn and mastering fundamental skills for professional growth in the data industry.
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Triple Threat Data Power
- Combining statistics, programming, and business knowledge in one person avoids loss of information between teams.
- A triple threat enables faster, more nuanced decision-making in data projects.
Nielsen Sports AI Sponsorship Analysis
- At Nielsen Sports, Solomon managed a system analyzing sports sponsorship by recognizing brands on broadcasts.
- They transitioned from manual logo tagging to AI-based computer vision, still requiring manual efforts for error correction.
Data Delivery Channels Explained
- Data leaves a company via dashboards, APIs, file exports, emails, or data shares.
- Effective delivery requires managing user access, authentication, and permissions, not just the data itself.