Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn
The latest machine learning, A.I., and data career topics from across both academia and industry are brought to you by host Dr. Jon Krohn on the Super Data Science Podcast. As the quantity of data on our planet doubles every couple of years and with this trend set to continue for decades to come, there's an unprecedented opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in your lifetime. In conversation with the biggest names in the data science industry, Jon cuts through hype to fuel that professional impact.Whether you're curious about getting started in a data career or you're a deep technical expert, whether you'd like to understand what A.I. is or you'd like to integrate more data-driven processes into your business, we have inspiring guests and lighthearted conversation for you to enjoy.We cover tools, techniques, and implementation tricks across data collection, databases, analytics, predictive modeling, visualization, software engineering, real-world applications, commercialization, and entrepreneurship − everything you need to crush it with data science.
Latest episodes
Sep 10, 2021 • 6min
504: Classification vs Regression
In this episode, I give a quick introduction to subcategories of supervised learning problems.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/504
Sep 7, 2021 • 1h 18min
503: Deep Reinforcement Learning for Robotics
Pieter Abbeel joins us to discuss his work as an academic and entrepreneur in the field of AI robotics and what the future of the industry holds.In this episode you will learn:
How does Pieter do it all? [5:45]
Pieter’s exciting areas of research [12:30]
Research application at Covariant [32:27]
Getting into AI robotics [42:18]
Traits of good AI robotics apprentices [49:38]
Valuable skills [56:40]
What Pieter hopes to look back on [1:04:30]
LinkedIn Q&A [1:06:51]
Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/503
Sep 3, 2021 • 5min
502: Managing Imposter Syndrome
In this episode, I explore a common issue plaguing people across fields: imposter syndrome.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/502
Aug 31, 2021 • 41min
501: Statistical Programming with Friends
Jared Lander joins us to discuss his work as an R meetup organizer, the upcoming virtual R Conference, and his work as a consultant for a variety of companies from metal workers to professional football teams.In this episode you will learn:
Jared’s R meetups and our professional history [3:27]
NYHackR [6:42]
The R Conference [13:25]
R for Everyone [18:55]
Lander Analytics [22:10]
Job openings at Lander Analytics [25:04]
R vs. Python [29:15]
The importance of pizza in Jared’s life [32:19]
Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/501
Aug 27, 2021 • 1h
500: Yoga Nidra with Jes Allen
In this very special episode, we delve into a live yoga Nidra practice with Jes Allen and go over how you can open up to consciousness through yoga practice.In this episode you will learn:
[3:40] What Yoga means
[10:00] Jes’s current work as a yoga practitioner
[22:31] How to find Jes online
[27:09] The Yoga Nidra practice
[54:50] Coming out of the practice
Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/500
Aug 24, 2021 • 54min
499: Data Meshes and Data Reliability
Barr Moses joins us to discuss the importance of data reliability for pipelines and how companies can achieve data mesh.In this episode you will learn:
Data meshes [4:25]
Self-serve data reliability [15:36]
How Monte Carlo helps data up time [21:13]
How to build an effective data science team [26:50]
LinkedIn Q&A [31:50]
Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/499
Aug 20, 2021 • 6min
498: How Only Beginners Know Everything
In this episode, I dive into a reoccurring pattern I’ve noticed where beginners, myself included, think they’re more skilled and experienced than they really are.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/498
Aug 17, 2021 • 1h 19min
497: Maximizing the Global Impact of Your Career
Benjamin Todd joins us to discuss his work helping professionals maximize their career capital, the top skills to learn across professions, and more.In this episode you will learn:
How Benjamin helped me become a data scientist [6:56]
How did 80,000 Hours come about? [9:39]
The impact of 80,000 Hours [14:46]
Funding [17:23]
Where does the name come from? [23:32]
What kind of advice does Benjamin give to people? [25:21]
How data scientists can make an impact [42:04]
How can someone strategize about their career? [1:02:53]
Top skills that everyone should learn [1:05:49]
Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/497
Aug 13, 2021 • 4min
496: 2040: A Brain-Computer Interface Story
In this episode, you’ll enjoy a fictional narrative I’ve titled “2040: A Brain-Computer Interface Story”.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/496
Aug 11, 2021 • 50min
495: Successful AI Projects and AI Startups
Greg Coquillo joins us to discuss his work on ROI for startups and the best ways to make the most of your company’s AI investment.In this episode you will learn:
Our connection through Harpreet’s happy hours and DSGO [4:48]
Greg’s content on LinkedIn [6:40]
The scope of Greg’s work [9:25]
Making the most out of AI [16:05]
LinkedIn Q&A [20:00]
Quantum machine learning [32:06]
Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/495
