Juha Korpela

World-renowned expert Juha Korpela discusses the power of conceptual data modeling, the broken data modeling world, data products, understanding business processes, importance of conceptual data modeling in business decision-making, data product thinking, future data modeling advancements, and the Helsinki Data Week event.

Juha Korpella, a consultant and co-founder of Helsinki Data Week, joins fellow data enthusiasts Niko Korvenlaita from Reconfigured, Russell Willis from BCS, and Kosti Hokkanen of Supermetrics for lively discussions over beers. They share insights from Helsinki Data Week, highlighting the MetaGrid's importance in data integration. The conversation touches on diverse career paths in data and the values of risk-taking in entrepreneurship. Personal anecdotes illuminate the vibrant Finnish data landscape and the community's camaraderie, especially in a post-COVID world.

Join Juha Korpela, an independent consultant from DataCore Consulting and former CPO of Ellie Technologies, as he explores the intersection of data strategy and product management. He emphasizes the need for proactive data strategies aligned with user journeys and organizational goals. Juha discusses crafting effective product roadmaps, navigating complexities in large organizations, and maximizing data product success through user-oriented approaches. He highlights the critical roles of data product managers and the importance of fostering a data-driven mindset for better decision-making.