Mavens of Data

A weekly live show bringing you expert advice and practical tips from top data professionals. Hosted by Maven Analytics.

Mavens of Data is a business podcast hosted by Maven Analytics, with 85 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Maven Analytics hosts Mavens of Data, a business show with 85 episodes published.

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  Episode #16

  Cleaning Dirty Data: You Can't Analyze What You Don't Trust (w/ Susan Walsh)

  Mar 5, 202653 minS3

  <p >Dirty data isn't just an annoyance; it's a hidden tax on your entire business.</p> <p >From dashboards no one trusts, to AI models trained on flawed inputs, to analysts spending hours fixing the same problems over and over again, poor data quality quietly drains time, money, and confidence.</p> <p >In this episode of Mavens of Data, we're joined by Susan Walsh (data quality expert and The Classification Guru!) to unpack what "dirty data" actually looks like in the real world.</p> <p >We talk through the most common types of dirty data, the downstream problems they cause a...

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  Episode #15

  Winning With Data Science: Real Case Studies That Actually Moved the Needle (w/ Howard Friedman)

  Feb 26, 202655 minS3

  <p >In this episode of Mavens of Data, we sit down with Howard Friedman, author of "Winning with Data Science", educator, and practitioner, who has spent years helping organizations turn messy data problems into measurable business wins.</p> <p >We explore the models and decision frameworks used to identify where data science can create the biggest lift inside an organization, from data infrastructure and modeling to reporting, training, and software validation.</p> <p >If you've ever wondered what effective data science looks like in the real world, this episode is your playbook!</p> <h2 >What You'll Learn:</h2> <p >We'll...

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  Episode #14

  What an Insight Really Is & The Art of Data Storytelling (w/ Brent Dykes)

  Feb 19, 202655 minS3

  <p >Most organizations are drowning in dashboards, KPIs, and visualizations, but starving for insights.</p> <p >In this episode of Mavens of Data, we'll chat with Brent Dykes, Founder of AnalyticsHero and author of Effective Data Storytelling, to break down one of the biggest misconceptions in analytics: a chart is not a story, and a data point is not an insight.<br /> <br /> Whether you're a data scientist, business analyst, product manager, or analytics leader, this episode will reshape how you communicate with data. If you've ever wondered why your dashboards aren't driving decisions, this conversation will hit home.</p> <...

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  Episode #13

  From First Role to Influence: Packaging, Selling, and Growing Your Value Inside the Organization

  Feb 12, 202652 minS3

  <p >You've landed the role, built a few projects, maybe even launched a dashboard or a model,  but how do you make sure your work gets noticed, adopted, and truly moves the needle?</p> <p >In this live session with Dora Boussias, Founder at DoraB Global, we'll dive into the practical skills that transform you from "the person who built something cool" into a trusted, influential data professional.</p> <p >This is about more than doing good technical work; it's about ensuring your work creates visibility, influence, and long-term career growth. Expect concrete advice, examples, and actionable takeaways you can i...

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  Episode #12

  How Will AI Impact Data Careers? (w/ Chris Dutton)

  Feb 5, 202657 minS3

  <p >The future of work is here, and it's powered by AI. But what does that mean for your career?</p> <p >In this episode, Maven Analytics Founder Chris Dutton is diving deep into the future of analytics and what you can do to prepare for the rapidly changing landscape.</p> <p >You'll learn how to leverage AI as a powerful partner, not a competitor, and discover a clear path to building a career that is resilient, adaptable, and ready for the future.</p> <p > </p> <p >This session was part of our January Jumpstart event, which included 6 days of li...

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