Data & Impact - a Passion2Knowledge Experience
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsData & Impact - a Passion2Knowledge Experience strives to add valuable, real-world data career insights to our audience. We promise to deliver passionate, industry-specific, perspectives about analytics from a broad range of functional business area experts.
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Tim Kühn | Unlocking Data Integration at Lightspeed with Keboola
April 26, 2024 11:23 - 41 minutes - 77.3 MBOn episode 17 of Data & Impact, we dive into data integration automation with Tim Kühn, Solutions Architect at Keboola. Learn how Keboola tackles the challenges of managing complex data pipelines from various sources. Discover how Keboola's low-code/no-code approach, pre-built connectors, and automation features can streamline your ETL processes, ensure data quality, and empower you to generate valuable business insights. Tim also discusses Keboola's competitive advantages and how it he...
Andi Hila | AI Revolutionizing Healthcare
March 27, 2024 11:43 - 44 minutes - 83.7 MBIn episode 16, we dive into the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare. We welcome back Columbus's own Andi Hila, VP of Product at Genome Medical, to discuss the current state of AI adoption, its impact on diagnostics, drug discovery, and patient care. We explore the challenges, like data privacy and regulations, and delve into how AI can empower patients through telehealth and personalized care models. We'll also discuss the ethical considerations of using patien...
Nick Woo | AI Adoption and Governance
February 29, 2024 16:30 - 41 minutes - 77.1 MBIn episode 15, we're diving headfirst into the ever-evolving world of AI, and this time, we're bringing in an expert to guide the way. Buckle up as we welcome Nick Woo, Head of Customer Experience and Growth at AlignAI, to the Data & Impact stage. Nick's background is a fascinating blend of industrial and systems engineering with a touch of psychology, making him a true champion of bridging the gap between data and human impact. From his experience at Boeing to leading product and anal...
Mike Alvarez | Fortune 20 Data Leader to AI Startup Founder
January 30, 2024 13:20 - 57 minutes - 107 MBGet ready for an inspiring conversation on data, leadership, and the future of work! Episode 14 of Data & Impact features a remarkable guest: Mike Alvarez, former healthcare VP of Machine Learning and Enterprise Architecture at a Fortune 20 healthcare company, now revolutionizing the world as a project management automation software founder and CTO. Dive deep with us as we explore: The pivotal shift from hands-on data work to leading a data-driven organization. What are the essen...
Zack Pike | Data Consulting & The Importance of a Niche
September 01, 2023 15:29 - 46 minutes - 87.5 MBIn episode 13 of Data & Impact, Zack Pike brings the heat about the journey from corporate data leadership to running a retail-focused data consulting company. We dive into Zack's career journey, his natural and unique transition from corporate leadership to running his own consulting firm and the importance of ultimately establishing a niche. Zack's data consultancy, Magnetic Data Science, focuses on the omnichannel selling environment and covers every area of data from extraction all...
Rehgan Avon | Organizational Data Talent Investment
February 28, 2023 12:32 - 49 minutes - 47 MBOn episode 12 of Data & Impact, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Rehgan Avon, CEO of AlignAI and Co-Founder of Women in Analytics, to discuss organizations investing in their data talent. Diving into Rehgan’s background, we learn how she developed her passion for analytics during the rise of big data analytics. Christian begs the question about the advantages of being a STEM major in the data science space versus someone who may have studied business administration or another non-...
Martin Fiser | Keboola, Data Management & Reverse ETL
September 30, 2022 16:55 - 33 minutes - 61.6 MBIn Data & Impact episode 11, Martin Fiser, Head of Professional Services at Keboola, joins us to dive into the platform as a premiere all-in-one data engineering platform and its role in data management, data governance and reverse ETL. Data & Impact is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Pandora Radio & iHeart Radio Follow Martin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fisermartin/ Follow Keboola on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keboola/ Ch...
Megan Lieu | A Journey From Finance to Data Science
August 10, 2022 21:04 - 43 minutes - 80.9 MBWe are honored to welcome Megan Lieu onto Data & Impact for episode 10! As an Insights Data Scientist at Narrator.ai, a top LinkedIn Data Content Creator and trending woman in data, we are honored to have Megan on the show. We delve into Megan’s academic background and journey from her career beginnings in finance to her impressive transition into data science & analytics! This episode covers topics such as breaking into the field with limited analytics experience Upskilling in Python...
Dustin Schimek | Impactful Leadership in Data
June 13, 2022 21:34 - 39 minutes - 72.3 MBJoin our conversation with Dustin Schimek, Data Science & Analytics Thought-Leader, Founder of Data Ideas and former Director of Analytics. We dive into the beginnings of Dustin's data career as an analyst and his transition to data leadership. Focusing on his technical and management skills, leadership and how he has successfully driven data initiatives in sales and operations departments. Leveraging his background in data leadership, he recently founded Data Ideas. Data Ideas shows what ...
Brad Ploch - Co-Founder of WRK Marketing & Digital Marketing Consultant
February 15, 2022 22:23 - 32 minutes - 59.1 MBJoin us as we dive into the world of marketing analytics, social media and data visualization as a marketer! Brad is the co-founder of WRK Marketing and a veteran digital marketing consultant managing 7+ figures of annual spend on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Google. A few things we cover are Brad's marketing analytics toolstack, calculating customer attribution, e-commerce metrics and his process for storytelling insights to clients! Follow Brad on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brad...
Four Worst Looker Practices
January 26, 2022 01:34 - 32 minutes - 59.2 MBJoin Christian as he discusses his four worst Looker development and user practices he's seen throughout the course of his career in BI and data engineering. Looker is a business intelligence tool owned by Google Cloud Platform. Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Pandora Radio and iHeart Radio
Update & Christian's SnowPro Core Certification Journey
November 18, 2021 23:04 - 19 minutes - 36.4 MBJoin Christian as he chats about his Snowflake SnowPro Core Certification journey of failures and lessons learned while also providing an update to the Data & Impact Community!
Harpreet Sahota - Creating Impact In & Beyond an Enterprise
October 13, 2021 21:14 - 41 minutes - 76 MBHarpreet Sahota is a philosopher, data scientist and the host of The Artists of Data Science podcast. Join us as we dive into Harpreet's journey to becoming a data scientist, a multitude of operational topics in data science, and his side hustles in data mentoring and podcasting and personal development. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pandora Radio, & iHeart Radio
Heath Rittler - Leadership in Business Intelligence
September 13, 2021 22:02 - 38 minutes - 71.4 MBIn Data & Impact episode four, we dive into data leadership and maximizing impact with Heath Rittler, Vice President of Analytics at Updox and start-up cofounder in the healthcare industry. Heath currently guides strategic decision-making for Updox and AlertMD based on supporting data, analytics and actionable insights. His expertise in business intelligence and analytics is founded in experience across the multidisciplinary healthcare delivery system, including provider, carrier, and consum...
Kim Herrington - Data Journalist & Communicator
August 16, 2021 21:54 - 53 minutes - 98.2 MBKim Herrington is a Data Journalist, Creator of #BuffaloBusinessIntelligence & #WNYWifiWarriors and expert data communicator. She has extensive experience translating data for use in business execution through storytelling and data visualization. Kim currently holds the world-wide title of "2020 Data Literacy Advocate of the Year" and has also been recognized as one of 20 Emerging Influencers in 2020 for Big Data, Data Science, & Analytics. Furthermore, Kim uses data to drive game-changing i...
Andi Hila - Data-Driven Product Management in Telehealth
July 13, 2021 21:57 - 44 minutes - 82.5 MBAndi Hila is the Vice President of Product at a cutting-edge genetics telehealth start-up called GeneMatters. Andi has extensive product management leadership experience, bringing tier 1 data engineering & BI processes and telehealth products to scale at start-ups & healthcare software companies Explorys, IBM Watson, and Updox. He is a Columbus Comspark 30 Under 30 winner and alumnus of The Ohio State University. Data & Impact is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stit...
Kurtis Pykes, Self-Taught ML Engineer & Towards Data Science Top Contributor
June 14, 2021 22:09 - 52 minutes - 97 MBThe first episode of Data & Impact, a Passion2Knowledge Experience features Kurtis Pykes! Kurtis is a self-taught ML engineer & data scientist with a strong interest in freelance data analytics and blogging. Kurtis has been awarded a top contributor on Towards Data Science on Medium with publications succeeding 100,000 readers per month. Join us as we dive into his background and discuss freelance data science, ML, data engineering vs. data science and much more!
Jake Akin - Regional Vice President, Outplacement & Sales
May 16, 2021 14:27 - 43 minutes - 80.2 MBJoin us on the final episode of Passion2Knowledge - The Performance Motivation Experience as we sit down with Jake Akin, talent mobility & outplacement expert. The conversation highlights how Jake strategically aligned his network during college to set him up for fast career trajectory living in Silicon Valley. Coming from Wisconsin, his story is unique and exciting, filled with critical takeaways for future job candidates, dealing with the hard knocks of life, and persevering by leveraging ...
Passion2Knowledge Announcement: Data & Impact
April 15, 2021 21:57 - 7 minutes - 6.6 MBHey P2K Community! A very exciting and short announcement that after mid-May's final P2K episode, the show/RSS feed will be changing to Data & Impact - A Passion2Knowledge Experience. Christian dives in and explains why the change!
Payne White, Columbus-based Men's Hair Stylist
March 23, 2021 19:07 - 40 minutes - 74 MBP2K - The Performance Motivation Experience - In episode 47, Payne White tells his background and how his twists and turn led to an unrivaled passion for hair & style. Not only do we dive into his failures and learning moments, but how he has channeled his energy and focus in a COVID world to perform full-time entrepreneurship in his niche craft of men's hair styling (using Instagram). Furthermore, learn about Payne's influences that have tailored his unique brand experience for men's hair. ...
Nicholas Lowthorpe, Data Visualization & Communication in Data Science
February 21, 2021 23:18 - 47 minutes - 87.1 MBNicholas Lowthorpe is a data visualization & communication expert with extensive experience in engineering & data science while holding advanced degrees in astrophysics, mechanical & systems engineering, and analytics. He is currently a Research & Enterprise Analyst at the University of Hull. Learn about Nicholas's rise to data success, overcoming adversity and prospering to the next level of execution in data! Another fun fact is that Nicholas is currently pursuing a second master's degree ...
The Return of Diet Lite
January 09, 2021 18:53 - 37 minutes - 68.9 MBP2K - The Performance Motivation Experience - In episode 45, alternative punk rock band Diet Lite returns for an episode tackling their musical evolution and experiences since joining P2K in January 2019. Hailing from the Milwaukee/Chicago Areas, Diet Lite is spicing the alternative scene with their comedic approach to content, intricate lyrics and passion that has created their unique sound. Feel the energy as we dive into their band’s process during the pandemic, best memories thus far, an...
Zak's Air Force Training
December 21, 2020 01:15 - 37 minutes - 69.2 MBP2K - The Performance Motivation Experience - In episode 44, Zak is back to discuss his Air Force Academy training and the idea of approaching life goals one check box at a time. Furthermore, we discuss the importance of teamwork & collaboration. Combining all of these elements, this episode dives deep into a Medal of Honor winner's insights on these points and how building a foundation before execution is critical. Feel the energy, P2K Community! Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Po...
David Blakely, Custom Clothier - Vincent & West
November 21, 2020 17:36 - 17 minutes - 32.9 MBP2K - The Performance Motivation Experience - In episode 43, David Blakely, custom clothier at Vincent & West, joins us to discuss his passion for men’s luxury fashion, relationship selling, digital marketing, and Vincent & West’s brand mission for product differentiation. Available On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Pandora Radio & iHeart Radio #FeelTheEnergy
Andamo H. Part II
October 29, 2020 23:16 - 30 minutes - 56.4 MBP2K - The Performance Motivation Experience - In episode 42, Andamo H., founder & CEO of GridLock Media, returns to discuss all the pivots and changes 2020 has brought on for his digital marketing agency. Furthermore, we delve into purpose-driven marketing, compassion and intention for those around you and creating good habits. Feel the energy, P2K Community! Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Pandora Radio & iHeart Radio
Andamo H. Part II
October 29, 2020 23:16P2K - The Performance Motivation Experience - In episode 42, Andamo H., founder & CEO of GridLock Media, returns to discuss all the pivots and changes 2020 has brought on for his digital marketing agency. Furthermore, we delve into purpose-driven marketing, compassion and intention for those around you and creating good habits. Feel the energy, P2K Community! Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Pandora Radio & iHeart Radio
The Return of Evan Freimuth
October 18, 2020 17:16 - 44 minutes - 81.6 MBIn episode 41, Evan Freimuth returns to discuss all the pivots & changes he has made with Venture Wisconsin throughout the pandemic. In one of the most open & honest conversations we’ve had, the discussion brings up the necessity of failure when “doing” and how you should frame your mindset around it. Feel the energy, P2K Community! P2K - The Performance Motivation Experience - Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn
SMART Goal Setting & Meditation
September 27, 2020 18:04 - 21 minutes - 40.4 MBIn episode 40, Christian runs through a few tips to "create your stability" in the tail end of 2020. This year has been brutal for all of us and we thought we'd be doing you a disservice not to share the power of SMART goal setting and meditation Christian learned about in his mastermind group. These two critical pieces will revitalize, motivate and center you amidst all this craziness and uncertainty.
if found - Melodic Bass & Midtempo Producer
August 16, 2020 14:13 - 34 minutes - 63.6 MBP2K - The Performance Motivation Experience - In episode 39 we had the privilege of talking with Carson, known by his stage name if found, a rising Melodic Bass & Midtempo producer based out of Austin, Texas. Coming onto the scene in early 2019, his debut remix of "Morgin Madison - Count On You" eclipsed 400,000 plays and with his continued success is actively writing, producing and deploying his new singles in 2020 to the masses. This is the first inside look into his creative process and m...
The Return of KEAG
July 22, 2020 21:56 - 33 minutes - 64.3 MBP2K - The Performance Motivation Experience - In episode 38, KEAG joins us for an epic follow up to episode 8! We discuss his travels to Thailand, his break away from music, and diving deep into his creative process for writing music! #FeelTheEnergy KEAG’s 2020 single releases are “Summer Fling” and “Join the Team” - check him out on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/56IZPpiDMuwTZmScP8weev?si=KCKfz77SRluNWVl9zt6Zqg Instagram - @imkeag
Lily Proudman - Relationship Building & Impactful Work in Education and Digital Strategy
June 14, 2020 16:56 - 33 minutes - 60.7 MBP2K - The Performance Motivation Experience - In episode 37, we dive into digital content strategy, education & highly intentional non-profit work by Lily Proudman. Lily graduated from American University in 2016 and has a diverse range of global experiences in digital content strategy, marketing & education-based relationship building. We delve into her experience with Outward Bound and City Year and discuss her interests for working in digital strategy, education & building relationships w...
Quarantine Conversation w/ Christian & Zak
May 21, 2020 02:42 - 29 minutes - 54.4 MBPassion2Knowledge – The Performance Motivation Experience – Christian & Zak sit down to discuss quarantine and the lessons learned during this trying time. Take action now and frequently ask yourself what you are taking for granted. Feel The Energy!
Jordan Robinson - Start-up Strategy & Operations
April 13, 2020 23:01 - 36 minutes - 66.8 MBOn episode 35 of The Performance Motivation Experience, Jordan Robinson - Director of Strategy & Operations at Updox takes us through the start of his career in nonprofits and his transition into the Silicon Valley start-up environment. Learn about the differences between non-profits and a start up environment. Furthermore, we delve into the complexities of organizational operations, automation and resource management. Follow Passion2Knowledge on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn. #Fee...
Michael McGovern - Columbus-based Real Estate Investor & Body Builder
March 15, 2020 15:58 - 44 minutes - 83.5 MBP2K – The Performance Motivation Experience – In episode 34, we have a passionate conversation with Michael McGovern, Columbus-based real estate investor and body builder. Mike dives into his come up, career path and future aspirations with tremendous energy and authenticity. He brings a large amount of adversity and variety to his storytelling that makes this episode truly inspiring. Mike also talks about his start in body building and current goals to become an IFBB Pro in the next few y...
Dominic Ryan Brogsdale - Power Builder, Certified Trainer & Writer
February 18, 2020 02:28 - 31 minutes - 58.2 MBP2K – The Performance Motivation Experience - Episode 33 highlights Dominic Brogsdale - Power Builder, Certified Trainer & Writer. Dom’s upbringing was nothing short of intense and full of hardships growing up in the Columbus, Ohio projects. He has channeled his personal childhood experiences into a life vision that entails an unrivaled work ethic, positive energy and creativity that has taken his physical fitness and storytelling to the next level. #FeelTheEnergy BIG TIME in this one, P2K C...
Transitions
January 31, 2020 23:52 - 17 minutes - 32.6 MBP2K - The Performance Motivation Experience - Christian briefs on his major life changes in the last few months. He discusses his challenges, learning and getting out of his comfort zone to inspire the P2K Community and inform! #FeelTheEnergy
Dan Rosu - Founder of State of Mine Apparel and Restaurant Owner
December 19, 2019 01:15 - 49 minutes - 91.5 MBIn episode 31, we focus on being intentional in everyday life with Dan Rosu, Founder of State of Mine apparel and co-owner of Ringside Café, a legendary local Columbus-based burger joint. Our conversation focuses on the importance of intentionality and the complexities of being in a quality hospitality business. Furthermore, we dive into Dan’s creative process for his Ohio-based apparel company State of Mine. P2K is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, & Stitcher Feel T...
Andy Spessard - Columbus-based Architectural Photographer & Entrepreneur
November 06, 2019 23:39 - 37 minutes - 70.5 MBP2K - The Performance Motivation Experience - Andy Spessard is a Columbus-based photographer and entrepreneur, graduate of Columbus College of Art & Design, and an award winning nationally recognized architectural photographer. Feel the energy as we dive into his academic background, business come up, and passion for the arts and photography. You will learn how Andy blends his creative skills with business acumen that is a pertinent combination for any aspiring entrepreneur.
Inside Out vs Outside In
September 02, 2019 16:06 - 10 minutes - 19.2 MBP2K - The Performance Motivation Experience - A few months back, Christian became inspired at 4 AM laying in bed unable to fall asleep and decided to record an episode. After a scary and adverse family health scare - this episode touches on gratitude and trying to live life from the inside out. Feel the energy!
Perfection vs. Excellence
August 13, 2019 22:10 - 35 minutes - 63.1 MBEpisode 28 is here! P2K – The Performance Motivation Experience – Enjoy this deep conversation about the idea of perfection versus execution with Zak and Christian. Let this Passion2Knowledge episode serve as today’s reminder that perfection is impossible and the ultimate limiter in life. Focus on what you can control, do your absolute best, and strive for excellence in everything you do. You do not have to be perfect! #FeelTheEnergy!
Alex Redmond, MBA: Fitness Influencer & Body Builder
July 07, 2019 23:18 - 19 minutes - 38.1 MBPassion2Knowledge: The Performance Motivation Experience - P2K Community, we are proud to release episode 27 featuring Instagram fitness influencer & body builder Alexandra Redmond, MBA! Join us as we dive into her backstory on getting into fitness, her training regimen, nutrition, the challenges she faces being a full time sales professional while training extensively, and how she executes content marketing to create an engaging social media following. #FeelTheEnergy in this episode as Alex ...
AndamoH: CEO & Founder of MyDNAMedia
June 23, 2019 14:00 - 30 minutes - 55.6 MBEpisode 26 is here, P2K Community! Andamo Hondo is a multi-faceted entrepreneur. CEO/Director of MyDNA Media, a full-service creative agency. Accomplished photographer & videographer. And Social Media Marketer. Christian and AndamoH discuss his background, the process of starting an agency, client success stories, and we even dive into how social media analytics drive conversion. For anyone looking to freelance social media marketing or work for an agency, this episode will be your ticket to ...
Kyle Harris, Social Media Marketer and Vlogger Joins P2K
May 30, 2019 22:09 - 34 minutes - 59.6 MBEpisode 25 is here, P2K Community! We had the privilege of bringing Kyle Harris on. Kyle is a social media marketer, vlogger, entrepreneur, and branding expert who has a large following on Twitter at about 29,000 followers. Being a verified Twitter user, Kyle discusses the challenges that come with it, the process of taking his following to the next level, and the importance of being authentic and grateful. We also dive into vlogging, the importance of non-profit and value-added work, and a m...
The Return of Alex Goodman - CEO & Founder of Franklin Morrow Exclusive Mens Fashion
May 09, 2019 23:11 - 30 minutes - 57.4 MBA milestone episode is here, P2K Community! Episode 24 is the first to feature our new studio microphone! More importantly, Alex Goodman joins us for @Passion2Knowledge’s first ever follow up episode. Back in August 2018, we featured Alex and his men’s luxury clothing brand @Franklin.Morrow. This episode channels the progress he has made and we get dive into the company’s growth, pivots, and value-added mission that has already changed the lives of THOUSANDS of people in the community. #FeelT...
Phillip Leibham: Sports Analyst & Founder of Analytics4Athletes
April 28, 2019 22:02 - 44 minutes - 85.2 MBPassion2Knowledge proudly presents our 23rd episode! Join us as we discuss sports analytics and entrepreneurship with Phil Leibham, Founder of Analytics4Athletes. Phil is an experienced NCAA D1 sports analyst and we dive into a plethora of different analytics projects he works on with the NCAA and NBA. P2K Available on Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts
A Perspective on the Wright Brothers Beyond the History Textbooks
April 04, 2019 02:17 - 43 minutes - 82 MBLast week Zak had the privilege of touring the Henry Ford Museum in Detroit, Michigan. Join Zak and Christian as they discuss the innovative story of the Wright Brothers and gain a perspective about the Wright Brothers and their entrepreneurship that isn’t ever talked about. This episode is a classic P2K podcast with Zak and Christian going back and forth about this fascinating and inspiring story. We are sure you will feel the energy in this one!
Christian's Trip to the California Bay Area & Silicon Valley
March 27, 2019 23:03 - 19 minutes - 37.3 MBJoin Christian as he recalls his ultimate 4 day trip to California from March 14-18, 2019! His experience in the California Bay Area and Silicon Valley is filled with interesting stories and perspectives about California as a business hub and cultural phenomenon in the United States. #FeelTheEnergy!
Christian's Fascination with the Automotive Industry
February 24, 2019 19:31 - 39 minutes - 74 MBChristian updates the P2K Community and delves into his passion for the automotive industry. Learn some things about exotic cars and hear some epic stories from Christian’s experiences in the car culture. Feel the energy, P2K Community!
Max Hauser: Wisconsin-based Film Director & Cinematographer
January 27, 2019 16:12 - 30 minutes - 58.4 MBP2K sits down with Max Hauser, a Wisconsin-based Director & Cinematographer, that has a large breadth of experience in film with his direction of the WIFF 2017 award winning short "So We Bowl" and leading many music videos & wedding film productions. If you are interested in the Radio, TV, & Film industry, you are not going to want to miss this one! Don't forget to follow P2K on social media @Passion2Knowledge & listen on Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, Google Podcasts, & Apple Podcasts!
Up and coming alternative rock band Diet Lite absolutely sucks
January 21, 2019 23:20 - 47 minutes - 89.8 MBIn this episode of P2K, Zak and Christian interview Kelson Kuzdas & Evan Marsalli of Diet Lite, a band that is a new "alternative to alternative rock" and "absolutely sucks". We delve into the band's origin story, discuss the process for writing music, their upcoming music video launch featuring their hit single "The Remedy" on February 6, and a little behind the scenes of their production process for their first and upcoming 2019 album. They are now available on Spotify. Check their EP out a...