Data Dump by Knowi

Meaghan Timko, founder & CEO Parallel International Consulting joins Sean and Sarah for an eye opening edition of Data Dump! Show Notes: Parallel International Consulting https://www.parallelintl.com/ Neurodiversity Hub for Employers https://www.neurodiversityhub.org/resources-for-employers “The State of Autism Employment in 2021” Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelbernick/2021/01/12/the-state-of-autism-employment-in-2021/?sh=6f1a392b59a4 “Neurodiversity as a Competitive Advantage” Harvard Business Review https://hbr.org/2017/05/neurodiversity-as-a-competitive-advantage Knowi www.knowi.com

In 2012 only 12% of companies had Chief Data Officers (CDOs). Now that number is 65%. In today’s episode you’ll hear from Dr. David Cox, the first CDO for the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence about WHY he took on this role, HOW he is going to create a data-driven culture at the BHCOE, the CASE for treating data an asset and the IMPORTANCE of breaking down data silos. We’ll also talk about the 2 cutest additions to David’s life - his 2 beagle puppies Daisy & Duke! Show Notes: Behavioral Health Center of Excellence www.bhcoe.org MIT Management Sloan School https://mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-to-matter/making-business-case-a-chief-data-officer Forbes article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/douglaslaney/2020/07/22/your-companys-data-may-be-worth-more-than-your-company/?sh=79e610a2634c

In this episode we learn more about Stockcard.io and how Hoda turned her passion for stock market investing into a skyrocketing startup. In 2020 they grew their user base by 9X, their monthly active users by 18X and their revenue by 35X. In this interview Hoda tells us a little bit about how they did that using a data driven approach. We also talk more generally about stock market investing, the recent GME short squeeze, and what the future looks like for retain investors. Show Notes: Stockcard https://stockcard.io/features Stockcard’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddYm9v7A89yqsJl8aAHx_w Hoda’s Renegade Investors Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/renegade-investors/id1439409049

Plume is a start-up that provides teletherapy for individuals seeking gender-affirming hormone therapy. They also just closed their Series A funding round! Join us for today’s episode to learn how Lorraine Williams, VP of Engineering and Analytics for Plume and former Rock Band Icon (seriously, we attached a YouTube clip of her singing) has implemented Knowi across Plume’s ecosystem and how Plume is using technology to help provide critical services for the trans community across the United States. Show Notes: Plume: Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy from Your Phone https://getplume.co/ Plume Series A Announcement https://www.linkedin.com/posts/getplume_transgender-health-startups-are-having-a-activity-6762460759235682304-Bvk_/ Knowi’s website www.knowi.com

Sarah and Sean ask the important questions, like "is Silicon Valley about to end?" and "how do you know if you work at a startup?" Article Referenced: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/14/technology/san-francisco-covid-work-moving.html Knowi’s website www.knowi.com

We’re serious. We wanted to start a podcast about data analytics, start-up culture and everything in between using storytelling, humor and meaningful information that actually matters (cue 0-100 by Drake). In today’s episode Sarah & Sean chat about WHY they get involved in Data Analytics and, especially, why they chose to work at Knowi. Show Notes: Knowi’s website: www.knowi.com Octavian’s IG Handle: @octaviantheboston Yeah, our podcast logo is amazing. Check out our graphic designer, Anna Mischke: www.annamischke.com Sean likes to write stuff. It’s pretty great. Here’s an article about using gamification to motivate your start-up team: https://medium.com/espresso-bar/gamify-your-startup-to-motivate-your-team-9442d860a4cb HOLLER at us! sarah@knowi.com sean@knowi.com

Welcome to Data Dump (yup, that’s our real name...got your attention, right?) This podcast is focused on sharing meaningful and entertaining (read: NOT BORING) information about data analytics, business intelligence, start-up culture, machine learning, artificial intelligence, leadership and more through interviews and storytelling. We may also digress on topics related to dogs, coffee, and tattoos...