Jelmer Borst, analytics and machine learning leader at Picnic, and Daniela Solis Morales, machine learning lead, delve into the dynamics of building effective ML teams. They discuss shifting from decentralized to centralized structures and the challenges of recruiting the right talent. The pair explores the complexities of demand forecasting in online grocery delivery and stresses the importance of collaboration between data scientists and business teams. They also highlight the need for lightweight, scalable ML infrastructure and the evolving roles within data science to meet business goals.