Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn 902: In Case You Missed It in June 2025
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Jul 4, 2025 Shaun Johnson, co-founder and general partner at AIX Ventures, joins to discuss evaluating early-stage AI startups. He shares insights on what signals success for new companies in the AI space and emphasizes the necessity of a balanced founding team with both technical skills and business savvy. The conversation also covers how to stand out in a crowded job market for AI roles, highlighting the importance of networking and building strong portfolios to advance your career. It's a treasure trove of advice for anyone interested in the evolving tech landscape!
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Five Keys to Enable Change
- Drive organizational change by aligning top-down leadership with bottoms-up frontline engagement.
- Use bold claims supported by data, inspire rather than just incentivize, focus on early adopters, and have the courage to lead change first.
Build Portfolio Around Passion
- Choose portfolio projects that match your personal interests and job target to stay motivated and finish them.
- Start with one SQL project and one data visualization project; add diversity but avoid perfectionism before applying.
Personal Projects Boost Careers
- Personal data projects are highly motivating and make strong portfolio examples but can require more effort for data collection.
- Adopt a data-driven mindset even in current non-data roles to enhance job value and resume strength.