216: From Raw Data to Business Results: Building High-Impact Data Teams with Ethan Aaron and John Steinmetz

The Data Stack Show

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Ethan's Background (0:47)
• John's Background (1:16)
• Data Teams vs. Engineering Teams (2:04)
• Career Paths in Data (3:40)
• Pressure of Large Companies (6:10)
• Contrasting Industries: Expedia vs. Gallo (9:02)
• Establishing Trust in Data (11:30)
• From Sales to Data (16:30)
• Understanding Success Metrics (18:58)
• Creating Daily Business Value (23:03)
• Aligning Data Work with Leadership Goals (29:30)
• Differences Between Data and Software Engineering (31:25)
• The Role of Data in Business (35:56)
• Understanding Data Contracts (39:35)
• Accuracy vs. Usability in Data (41:51)
• Observational Skills in Data Roles (44:03)
• Defining Product in Data vs. Software (47:07)
• Final Thoughts and Takeaways (52:42)

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