The job of a Data Scientist requires more than just running models on data sets and analysing it. There are many more factors that come into play when you are solving a problem using data such as understanding the business and stakeholder requirements, credibility of data, and recursively adapting the models. Aakarsh Mohan, Data Scientist at Better.com, talks about the technical and soft skills required to excel as a data scientist, approaching and understanding business problems, tackling issues of working with data and much more!

A highly effective Data Scientist has numerous qualities that help them stand out. Data is a tool used to solve problems. To be a good Data Scientist, you require a quantitative background; but to be a Great Data Scientist, you need a lot more! Learn from Tom's experiences and industry knowldge of over 30 years. Getting a feel for the data and truly understanding the business problem is just as important as building complex models and algorithms. Additionally, presenting the findings from Data in an understandable and relevant matter is essential for productivity.

Being a Founder comes with many responsibilities. You need to continue innovating and adapting to the ever-changing needs of the customer. Building relationships, networking, and hiring the right talent for your Startup can be integral to its Success. To be an entrepreneur, you need to be shameless and learn as much as possible from others. This episode lets you be a part of the journey and learn from a successful founder’s experience growing and managing a Startup.

The recent rise of access to Data has changed the business approach in numerous industries. Google is one of the biggest examples of companies that are built on Data. This episode covers the countless possibilities of Data Science in Entrepreneurship. Making the most out of the Data collected is an integral aspect for increasing efficiency and reducing storage costs. Fields such as Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence are transforming our use of data. These tools help businesses make accurate predictions and better decisions, contributing majorly to their success.

Entrepreneurship is risky, gruelling, and requires a lot of hard work but the rewards are definitely worth the journey. Do you know what it takes to succeed in a generation where technology and user experience dominate the market? Answering all your questions ranging from "Who is an Entrepreneur?" and "What qualities set successful Entrepreneurs apart?" to covering relevant topics like - Attracting Top Talent to your business, the Startup Culture, and Dealing with Failure.

Today we discuss the emerging fields of Big Data, Data Optimisation and Artificial Intelligence with examples of industry-leaders like Amazon, Netflix and Google. With easy access to Data, AI's ability to work with Data analytics is the primary reason for the emergence of the seemingly inseparable Artificial Intelligence and Big Data systems. AI machine learning and deep learning are pulling from every data input and using those inputs to make predictions. Learn what the future beholds for us with Professor Shalabh, head of Data Science and Statistics at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT K).

How did Data Science develop as a subject? What is the historical importance of working with Data? Professor Shalabh from the Indian Institute of Technology answers these questions intuitive analogies and examples of Tech-Giants like Amazon and Google. Statistics, and the use of statistical models, are deeply rooted within the field of Data Science. Data Science started with statistics, and has evolved to include concepts/practices such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and the Internet of Things, to name a few.

Data Science and start-ups: The 2 fields that are revolutionising the 21st century. The need for Data Scientists today is sky-rocketing due to the relevance of Data in transforming businesses. But what is Data? Who is a Data Scientist? If you have ever asked yourself these questions, then you are about to begin an exciting journey! Welcome to The Datapreneur Podcast - the most exciting and informational platform to provide you with knowledge about the countless possibilities of Data Science in Entrepreneurship.