535: How to Found, Grow, and Sell a Data Science Start-up

28/12/2021 1h 9min
535: How to Found, Grow, and Sell a Data Science Start-up

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Episode Synopsis

Prolific data science entrepreneur and Y Combinator alum Austin Ogilvie (Laika, Yhat) joins Jon Krohn for a revealing look into his journey of starting, growing, and selling a data science startup. From liberal arts graduate to twice successful technical founder, take a seat and learn from the best.

In this episode you will learn:

The story behind the naming of Yhat and its early beginnings [5:10]

Austin and Yhat's experience at Y Combinator [19:00]

The benefits of being a technical founder [25:00]

From arts degree graduate to successful tech entrepreneur [27:00]

Austin's latest venture, Laika [39:30]

The tools that Austin uses day-to-day [47:30]

Unity gaming environment [49:58]

What makes a great data scientist [56:23]


Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/535

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