Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn
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.
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Feb 27, 2020 • 1h 10min
343: Career Jumpstarts through Data Science Retreat
I speak with Jose Quesada, founder and CEO of Data Science Retreat about the purpose of his program to help data scientists learn and find jobs through a three-month retreat and portfolio project.In this episode you will learn:
Overview of Jose’s current projects [5:55]
"What if I don’t have a tech background?" [09:58]
How does it work? [11:51]
Program structure [21:24]
Tips for picking a portfolio project [26:45]
The program’s next intake [1:03:06]
Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/343
Feb 21, 2020 • 9min
342: History of Data Science - Part 2
In the second of five episodes in this series, I take a step into the early 2000s and the true boom of data science as a profession and philosophy of study, as well as look at some of science fiction’s failed hopes for data science by this time.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/342
Feb 20, 2020 • 1h 16min
341: Talking Robotics with Brandon Rohrer
Brandon Rohrer joins me in this special episode about robotics, machine learning, and the merge of software and hardware to create innovative technology for homes around the world.In this episode you will learn:
Brandon at MIT [7:41]
iRobot [15:14]
Moving from Facebook to iRobot [17:14]
Brandon’s work in iRobot [20:18]
Brandon as a data science influencer [30:08]
Q&A [40:40]
Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/341
Feb 14, 2020 • 20min
340: History of Data Science - Part 1
In this five-episode series, I dive into the history of data science from the beginning of mathematics to today. In this first episode, we start by looking in the 1950s and go up to the dawn of the 2000s.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/340
Feb 13, 2020 • 1h 26min
339: The Power of Coaching
I sat down with my coach Ivor Lok to discuss the power and importance of coaching and how everyone can use it in their personal and professional lives to become happier.In this episode you will learn:
Managing expectations [9:21]
Personal beliefs & parenting [17:42]
Value of having a coach [25:33]
Mindset over skillset [37:24]
Dream lists [51:06]
Ivor’s new projects [1:03:20]
Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/339
Feb 7, 2020 • 6min
338: Too Many Photos
I discuss an observation I had recently about how many photos we take, and how much we miss out on by focusing on capturing a moment rather than living it.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/338
Feb 6, 2020 • 1h 15min
337: Hadley Wickham Talks Integration and Future of R and Python
Hadley Wickham, a huge presence in data science, sits down to talk about R, Python, and the future of potential integrations, as well as some Q&A with our listeners through LinkedIn about programming languages and how to make data science accessible for all.In this episode you will learn:
Hadley’s R packages [8:26]
Better integrations between R and Python [20:11]
LinkedIn Q&A [33:34]
useR Conference vs. RStudio Conference [50:46]
LinkedIn Q&A: Career-related questions [1:01:06]
LinkedIn Q&A: Future-related questions [1:08:01]
Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/337
Jan 31, 2020 • 10min
336: Better Than Perfect
I discuss something that popped up for me recently: is it better to have something finished or to have something be perfect? I explore the answer and what it can mean for you in your life.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/336
Jan 30, 2020 • 1h 53min
335: Many Ways to Fail & Five Ways to Succeed in Startups
Rico Meinl failed when he tried to make a successful startup. He learned a lot from it and shared his story and learnings for nearly 2 hours in one of our longest and most insightful podcasts to date.In this episode you will learn:
Rico at DSGO [8:50]
Dresswell [17:10]
B2B vs B2C in startups [34:03]
Rico's 5 learnings [53:25]
Learning no. 1 [53:54]
Learning no. 2 [56:33]
Learning no. 3 [1:10:43]
Learning no. 4 [1:24:08]
Learning no. 5 [1:34:02]
Rico’s next steps [1:45:35]
Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/335
Jan 24, 2020 • 18min
334: No Coaching
I return to the concept of no coaching in more detail and discuss how I recently had a good conversation with a friend without giving advice but offering empathy.Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/334
