SAMSARA - Be inspired by NOCODE superheroes

In this episode, Joyeeta is joined by Tim Bond, Head of Insights at the DMA UK.

In this episode, Joyeeta is joined by Viv Sedov, Director, EY - Parthenon’s strategy practice.His focus is on using vast data sets and machine learning to fundamentally change how we solve business problems and find solutions to new problems that were not solvable – such as predicting when a business is likely to be disrupted by technology.

Heike is a Non-Executive Director of global shipping company Clarkson plc and on the Board of Advisors for Minehub Technologies.

Tripty Arya is the founder of Travtus which is the home to the first automated digital property manager called “Adam”.

Founder of 100 Days of No-code

On 17th July, Gyana held a special online event, SAMSARA Summer Splash. Gyana CTO & Co-founder David Kell invited six leading data practitioners to discuss how data science is applicable for organizations across many different sectors. David was joined by Jaikumar Ganesh, director of engineering at Uber AI; Candice Ren, co-founder of 173Tech and ex-head of analytics at Badoo; Alex Nussbacher, head of analytics at Appear Here; Jeffrey Ng, CSO of Founders Factory; Danuta Jeziorska, CEO of Nucleome Therapeutics; and Riham Satti, CEO of MeVitae.

On 17th July, Gyana held a special online event, SAMSARA Summer Splash. To get the online event underway, Gyana CEO & Co-founder Joyeeta Das was joined by Biz Stone, co-founder of Twitter and Medium. Drawing on examples from Biz’s long and storied career, the pair discuss what excites them both in business, his work as an angel investor, the role and importance of democratization in product development, and advice for budding entrepreneurs.

On 17th July, Gyana held a special online event, SAMSARA Summer Splash. Our special guest moderator, Nigel Morris of the Guardian Media Group, chaired the second panel at SAMSARA Summer Splash. To discuss the importance of data, and whether it's just a hyped-up idea or an absolute imperative for organizations, Nigel was joined by Jeremy Levine, partner at Bessemer Ventures; Nicola McConville, partner at Taylor Vinters; Philip Snow, CEO of Factset; Eric Liedtke, ex-CMO of Adidas; Mark Robinson, CEO of Ellandi Group; and Marc Ventresca, professor of strategy at Saïd Business School, Oxford University

S04 E04 - Husayn Kassai - In this episode, Joyeeta is joined by Husayn Kassai, CEO and co-founder at Onfido, a London-based startup helping businesses verify identities using AI. Husayn talks about his tips for overcoming infomania, fundraising advice for founders, the importance of developing a long term strategy, how his upbringing has shaped his entrepreneurial spirit, and his own vision for the future of Onfido.

S04 E03 - Candice Ren of 173TECH - In this episode, Joyeeta is joined by Candice Ren, co-founder of 173TECH, an analytics consultancy that helps startups of all stages. Candice talks about finding a north star, a beacon which you can follow in order to grow and succeed in both your professional and personal life, and also discusses her passion for life-long learning, life-altering speeches, and how data can inspire significant changes to drive business growth. Candice also covers her time with leading dating unicorns Badoo and Bumble, where she built and scaled a hugely successful analytics function before a $3 billion acquisition in 2019.

S04 E02 - Erik Mostenicky of Eight Roads - Erik is an investment professional working across the FinTech, Tech and Financial Services sectors. With Eight Roads, Erik has developed a strong portfolio of leading-edge companies at varying stages. In this episode, Erik discusses his early days as a nightclub owner, his shift towards a career in investment banking and his eventual move towards a successful career in VC. Joyeeta and Erik discuss current trends in the tech sector, data’s ever-growing potential for revolutionizing business as we know it, and how enabling people with accessible tools for data insight will make their work more efficient and accurate.

S04 E01 - Frank Böhmer and Alexander Koenig of Ninox Software. In the first episode of season four, we speak to Frank Böhmer and Alexander Koenig of Ninox Software, a company with a mission statement not unlike Gyana’s: to empower everybody with no-cod­e! CEO Frank Böhmer talks about Ninox’s early days, touching on the initial struggles he came up against when trying to communicate his ambitions for a no-code solution at a time when the idea was somewhat novel. General Manager Alexander Koenig then delves into Ninox’s ethos by explaining the company’s passion and determination for enabling and empowering users with no-code.

S03 E04 - Gyana Insiders - Matt Burgess & Alex Mascolo. In the final episode of Season 3, Joyeeta speaks with Matt and Alex, two people with very different roles at Gyana but who share a lot in common. Design Officer Matt Burgess talks about how empathy for the end-user informs his design process, and Software Engineer Alex Mascolo speaks about his transition from philosophy to deep tech, and how that career change has influenced his role in a disruptive start-up.

S03 E02 - Gyana Insiders - Sascha, Floris, Kahnar & Ben. In this special episode, Joyeeta speaks with members of the company’s Tech and Marketing teams to find out more about the role they play at Gyana, how they came to be where they are today, and their advice for others looking to join a disruptive startup. We hear from Floris and Sascha, who develop the products and features of in our deep tech company. They also share tips on how to make your role in a startup successful. We also meet Kahnar and Ben, who help to create and deliver Gyana's message. How does one market a disruptive Saas? Find out! Sascha Hofmann - Developer and Data Scientist / Floris List - Tech Lead / Kahnar Abdulqader - Marketing Manager / Ben Ashman - Content Officer.

S03 E03 - Gyana Insiders - Andrew Li & Pritesh Kapadia. Following on from the previous episode, we speak with two people integral to the very fabric of Gyana. In this episode, Joyeeta chats with CFO Andrew Li and Product Officer Pritesh Kapadia. Andrew talks about his love of adventure and discovery, and how that translates to being a CFO at an award-winning startup, and Pritesh explores the data thread consistent throughout his career as an analyst and graduate of statistics, economics and finance. What makes them special? Find out!

S03 E01 - Suraj Rajan is a data technologist with almost two decades of experience in data strategy, digital transformation and big data. In this episode, Suraj and Joyeeta discuss some technicalities. Who is a first-class data citizen and what are the "five Ws" of data? How does one go about being data-driven in a non tech organisation? Suraj also shares how different organisations are changing their mindset and accelerating digital transformation as a result of COVID-19.

S02 E02 - From art dealer/historian to software developer, Antony Slumbers has enjoyed a long and varied career. These days, Antony is a PropTech guru, originator and evangelist of the #SpaceAsAService movement, and a gifted public speaker. Through his speaking engagements, Antony often explores how technology is redefining the way we work, shop and live, paying particular attention to emerging tech trends.

S02 E01Matthew Thompson is the Head of Retail Strategy at Colliers International. Matthew is at the intersection of tech and business and has a 360-degree role delivering success for many customers in the retail space. In this episode, Joyeeta and Matthew discuss the component parts vital for a team to effectively incorporate a lasting data strategy, whether or not retail will overcome the COVID-19 crisis, and how equipping yourselves with the latest and best quality datasets is fundamental to innovation, insight and success.

S01 E02 - Nigel Morris - Non-Executive Director at Guardian Media Group, Advisor and InvestorIn this episode, Nigel talks about the availability of and access to data, its impact on the investment decisions we make today, and trends in data science startups. He reflects on how the world has evolved in terms of its access to data, especially in traditional sectors. The pair also discuss strategy, innovation and what it takes to be an entrepreneur in this day and age.Nigel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morrisnigel/Nigel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nigeldmorrisThe SAMSARA podcast is hosted by Joyeeta Das, CEO and Co-founder of Gyana

S01E04 - Thomas Herr - EMEA Head of Digital Innovation and Managing Director at CBREIn this episode, Thomas Herr looks at how traditional sectors respond to data crises and considers the common mistakes which can be made when being data-driven in the property sector.Thomas and Joyeeta also discuss his long and storied career, from his humble beginnings as a carpenter to his present-day role as a PropTech guru with CBRE, the world's largest real estate services and investment firm.Thomas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-herr-ab0a6ba/Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dr_herrThe SAMSARA podcast is hosted by Joyeeta Das, CEO and Co-founder of Gyana

S01 E03 - Marc Ventresca - University Lecturer & Fellow, University of OxfordMarc is an economic sociologist in the Strategy, Innovation and Marketing Faculty at Saïd Business School. In this enlightening episode, Marc shares his expert knowledge of entrepreneurship and economic sociology, ponders the role data plays in innovation and looks at its relevance for the detection of computational social models.Joyeeta and Marc also talk about the future of data education, strategy and innovation, and discuss the global crisis we are in the midst of, and what it might mean for the future of politics, education and society.Marc on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mventresca/Marc on Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcventrescaThe SAMSARA podcast is hosted by Joyeeta Das, CEO and Co-founder of Gyana

S01E01 - Mina Seetharaman - EVP, Chief Strategy and Creative Officer at The Economist GroupIn the first episode of the SAMSARA podcast, we speak with the witty, smart and inspirational Mina Seetharaman of The Economist Group. Mina talks about how the leading publications of the world use data and considers the use of algorithms in publishing to shape a balanced opinion free from bias. Mina and Joyeeta also discuss the importance of being human, why it's okay to cry at work and how to overcome imposter syndrome.Mina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minasee/Mina on Twitter: https://twitter.com/minaseethHost: Joyeeta Das, CEO and Co-founder of Gyana