The Data T How to Win the C-Suite's Support for Your Data Team with Matt Tischler and Michael Tantrum
Nov 6, 2023
This episode features Matt Tischler, CFO of RuffleButts, who brings a wealth of data experience, and Michael Tantrum, a seasoned National Sales Director at Resultant with over 30 years in data. They discuss the art of winning C-Suite support for data initiatives, stressing the importance of data education for executives. Humorous anecdotes illustrate the journey towards modern data infrastructure. Key insights include the benefits of collaboration, automation in data transformation, and leveraging AI to improve strategic decision-making in the fashion industry.
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Building Data Infrastructure From Scratch
- Matt Tischler joined Rufflebutts and found minimal data infrastructure, mainly manual sheets updated weekly.
- He realized a modern data warehouse was necessary to handle thousands of SKUs and extract actionable insights.
Start Small, Iterate Fast
- Starting fast with iterative prototype wins C-suite confidence.
- Big bang approaches delay value and increase risk in data projects.
Achieving Speed of Thought Analysis
- Business needs data delivery at the 'speed of thought' to answer new questions instantaneously.
- Building data at the right grain and foundation empowers rapid iterative analysis.