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Maven Analytics
A weekly live show bringing you expert advice and practical tips from top data professionals. Hosted by Maven Analytics.
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Feb 14, 2025 • 42min
How to Move Into Data Science & Analytics (w/ Andrew Jones)
If you’re looking to transition into a career in Data Science or Data Analytics, this one is for you! In this episode with Data Science Infinity Founder Andrew Jones, you’ll learn what hiring managers are looking for, and hear some great advice for what you should and shouldn’t be doing if you want to break into data. You’ll leave with a solid roadmap of steps to take, and practical tips and actionable advice to help you launch your own data career. What You'll Learn: What hiring managers are looking for in candidates How you can build an amazing portfolio to showcase your skills Where you should focus your learning to maximize your career results This session was part of our OPEN CAMPUS week in October, which included 6 days of live expert sessions. Register for free to be part of the next live session: https://bit.ly/3XB3A8b Follow us on Socials: LinkedIn YouTube Instagram (Mavens of Data) Instagram (Maven Analytics) TikTok Facebook Medium X/Twitter

Feb 7, 2025 • 42min
Transitioning Into a Data Career (w/ Chris Mengel & Clay Cooper)
If you want to transition into a data career, this one is for you! In this episode, you’ll hear from two Maven Analytics Hall of Famers, Chris Mengel and Clay Cooper, who will talk about their experiences transitioning into data and share some of their best tips for those trying to do the same. You’ll hear the whole story - their struggles, successes, what worked and what didn’t, and hear the advice they wish they had heard when they first decided to jump into data. What You'll Learn: Things that made the biggest difference in their successful career transitions Pitfalls you should look to avoid on your own journey Common misconceptions about the job market and career pivots This session was part of our OPEN CAMPUS week in October, which included 6 days of live expert sessions. Register for free to be part of the next live session: https://bit.ly/3XB3A8b Follow us on Socials: LinkedIn YouTube Instagram (Mavens of Data) Instagram (Maven Analytics) TikTok Facebook Medium X/Twitter

Jan 31, 2025 • 47min
How to Leverage Your Data Skills on Product Teams (w/ Bethany Lyons)
In this episode, you’ll get to hear from former Tableau Product Manager Bethany Lyons about the importance of having product skills on data teams. Bethany talks us through her experience as a PM at one of the most well-known data companies in the world, and how she views the role of product skills on data teams. You’ll leave with a better understanding of what Product teams do in an organization and how you can leverage your data skills to make a major impact. What You'll Learn: Why having product skills is so important on data teams Tips and tricks to bring product thinking into your data role Bethany’s best advice for anyone pursuing a career in data Register for free to be part of the next live session: https://bit.ly/3XB3A8b Follow us on Socials: LinkedIn YouTube Instagram (Mavens of Data) Instagram (Maven Analytics) TikTok Facebook Medium X/Twitter About our guest: Bethany Lyons has a passion for solving hard problems with data analytics, and believes that product management is the best way to advance this cause. Follow Bethany on LinkedIn

Jan 24, 2025 • 47min
How to Use Decision Science to Make Data Based-Decisions (w/ Matthew Brandt)
Are you tired of simply answering stakeholder questions, not knowing where or how it ends up being used? Do you want to earn your seat at the table of decision makers in your company, helping shape the future? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from Matthew Brandt, aka mattytwoshoes, as he leads you through the field of Decision Science and helps you secure your future as the go-to expert in smart decision-making. After this session you’ll click away with a solid understanding of Decision Science as well as an easy framework you can apply to your work right away. What You'll Learn: What Decision Science really is and why it’s so relevant to your work as an analyst How you can replace the tedious question-answer dance with an effective framework The one thing Matthew recommends to start with Decision Science at your company Register for free to be part of the next live session: https://bit.ly/3XB3A8b Follow us on Socials: LinkedIn YouTube Instagram (Mavens of Data) Instagram (Maven Analytics) TikTok Facebook Medium X/Twitter About our guest: Dylan Anderson is a Data Strategy Consultant, bridging the gap between data and strategy. Follow Matthew on LinkedIn https://mattytwo.shoes

Jan 17, 2025 • 47min
An Introduction to Data Strategy (w/ Dylan Anderson)
If you’re considering a career as a Data Strategy Consultant or just want to learn more about what that is, then this one is for you! In this episode, Dylan Anderson walks us through the life of a Data Strategy Consultant, the work they do, keys for success in the role, and also gives his general advice to anyone looking to build a career in data. You’ll leave with a better understanding of Data Strategy Consulting work and whether or not it might be the right fit for you and your career. What You'll Learn: What a Data Strategy Consultant does How to thrive as a Data Strategy Consultant Dylan’s best advice for anyone pursuing a career in data Register for free to be part of the next live session: https://bit.ly/3XB3A8b Follow us on Socials: LinkedIn YouTube Instagram (Mavens of Data) Instagram (Maven Analytics) TikTok Facebook Medium X/Twitter About our guest: Dylan Anderson is a Data Strategy Consultant, bridging the gap between data and strategy. Subscribe to The Data Ecosystem substack Follow Dylan on LinkedIn

Jan 10, 2025 • 50min
An Introduction to Financial Modeling (w/ Giles Male)
If you work in data or are trying to break into a data career, you might want to consider adding some Financial Modeling skills to your tool kit. In this episode, you’ll get a great overview of Financial Modeling and what it takes to succeed in that career path, from none other than Giles Male, Co-Founder of Full Stack Modeller and “Humblest MVP in the world”. You’ll leave with a better understanding of the Financial Modeling career path, and whether or not it might be something you should consider for your own career. What You'll Learn: What a Financial Modeler does on the job Keys to success as a Financial Modeler Giles’ best advice for your career Register for free to be part of the next live session: https://bit.ly/3XB3A8b Follow us on Socials: LinkedIn YouTube Instagram (Mavens of Data) Instagram (Maven Analytics) TikTok Facebook Medium X/Twitter

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Jan 3, 2025 • 42min
The Skills You Need to Thrive in Data (w/ Annie Nelson, Eevamaija Virtanen & Lis Vinueza)
Lis Vinueza, an analytics engineer at GitLab, joins Annie Nelson and Eevamaija Virtanen to discuss essential skills for thriving in data careers. They explore the shift from technical proficiencies to the necessity of soft skills like empathy and collaboration. The guests underline the importance of business acumen and overcoming imposter syndrome in the tech landscape. Listeners will gain valuable insights into proactive problem-solving, continuous learning, and effective networking strategies in the ever-evolving data job market.

Dec 27, 2024 • 36min
Navigating the Data Career Ladder (w/ Andrew Madson)
If you’re early in your data career or still trying to break in, you’ve probably got questions about the path ahead and how you can advance to more senior roles. In this episode, you’ll hear from industry veteran Andrew Madson who will share his best advice to help you navigate your career path. You’ll leave with a better understanding of the road that lies ahead, and some concrete and actionable tips you can use to help accelerate your career. What You'll Learn: What you can expect from a career in data How promotion decisions are made and how you can position yourself well Strategies for building your brand, network, and skills to accelerate your career This session was part of our OPEN CAMPUS week in October, which included 6 days of live expert sessions. Register for free to be part of the next live session: https://bit.ly/3XB3A8b About our guest: Andrew Madson is a Data Analytics, Data Science, and AI Evangelist at Dremio, with deep expertise in leveraging data to drive innovation. With a strong background in analytics, machine learning, and education, he empowers organizations and individuals to unlock the full potential of their data. Insights x Design Podcast Follow Andrew on LinkedIn Follow us on Socials: LinkedIn YouTube Instagram (Mavens of Data) Instagram (Maven Analytics) TikTok Facebook Medium X/Twitter

Dec 20, 2024 • 37min
How to Use LinkedIn to Supercharge Your Data Career (w/ Ian Klosowicz & Lauren Rosenthal)
Trying to break into a data career in today’s job market can be hard. One thing that can help more than anything else is networking and becoming active in the data community, especially on LinkedIn. In this episode, you’ll hear from two of your favorite data pros, Ian Klosowicz and Maven’s own Lauren Rosenthal, who unlocked major career opportunities by getting active on LinkedIn. What You'll Learn: Why LinkedIn matters more than ever in 2024 and beyond Practical advice to make sure you’re using LinkedIn the right way Actionable tips you can use to start making progress today This session was part of our OPEN CAMPUS week in October, which included 6 days of live expert sessions. Register for free to be part of the next live session: https://bit.ly/3XB3A8b About our guest: Ian Klosowicz is a data analyst who helps aspiring analysts launch successful careers. With a proven roadmap and a passion for teaching, he has guided thousands to their first roles in data analytics. Sign up for Ian's newsletter Subscribe to Ian on YouTube Follow Ian on LinkedIn As an Account Exec and Data Analyst on the Maven Team, Lauren Rosenthal plays an integral role onboarding & supporting our B2B teams, helping analyze our key success metrics, and producing great content. Follow Lauren on LinkedIn Follow us on Socials: LinkedIn YouTube Instagram (Mavens of Data) Instagram (Maven Analytics) TikTok Facebook Medium X/Twitter

Dec 13, 2024 • 39min
Why You Need A Personal Brand in Data (w/ Kate Strachnyi & Andreas Kretz)
Building a strong personal brand is your ticket to standing out from your competition in today’s difficult job market. During this episode, you’ll learn why and how you should build a personal brand to elevate your career. You’ll hear from some of the biggest names in data: Kate Strachnyi, Founder of DATAcated, and Andreas Kretz, Founder of Learn Data Engineering. Kate and Andreas will share their best strategies, tips, and actionable advice to put you on a path to building a successful brand that will accelerate your career. What You'll Learn: Why a personal brand is critical for success in 2025 and beyond What a strong personal brand should look like How you can start making progress on your personal brand today This session was part of our OPEN CAMPUS week in October, which included 6 days of live expert sessions. Register for free to be part of the next live session: https://bit.ly/3XB3A8b Follow us on Socials: LinkedIn YouTube Instagram (Mavens of Data) Instagram (Maven Analytics) TikTok Facebook Medium X/Twitter