In this conversation, Cal Al-Dhubaib, Head of AI and Data Science at Further and former CEO of Pandata, shares his journey of building a data science consultancy. He discusses how to scale businesses by creating strong core values and effectively engaging clients. Cal highlights the importance of educating clients rather than gatekeeping information. He also addresses common pitfalls tech professionals face, such as not showing vulnerability and the need for both technical and soft skills in hires. His insights provide invaluable strategies for thriving in the data science sector.