Best Samir Sharma Podcasts (2025)

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Season 4 Ep 12: Susan Walsh 45:20

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7h ago45:20

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I spoke to Susan Walsh and this is what we discussed: (for some reason the timings were all messed up, so you got the outline) Introduction Susan Walsh's Background and Business Challenges and Experiences of Women in Data and Tech Barriers and Solutions for Women in Events Building Confidence and Overcoming Hesitancy The Role of Visibility and Netw…

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Season 4 Ep 11: Sowjanya Shetty 39:58

1h ago39:58

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I sat down with Sowjanya and what a conversation it was! Here is what we discussed: Sowjanya Shetty's Background and Early Life (0:03) Education, Career, and Early Career Challenges (2:12) Observations on Power and Corporate Culture (9:32) Navigating Corporate Life and Personal Growth (17:51) Career Transition and Personal Identity (21:58) Advice f…

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Season 4 Ep 10: Jolie Vitale 30:38

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I sat down with Jolie Vitale and we had a wonderful and insightful conversation. Here is what we discussed: Jolie's Career Journey and Background Challenges and Opportunities for Women in Data and Tech (3:13) Self-Awareness and Leadership Skills (16:27) Balancing Work and Family Life (16:48) Impact of COVID-19 on Work-Life Balance (21:06) Leadershi…

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Season 4 Ep 9: Maria Rosa Torres 34:44

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I sat down with Maria Torres and we had a great conversation. Here is what we discussed: Introduction (0:03) Maria's Background and Career (1:35) Challenges Faced by Latin American Women in the UK (3:43) Navigating Cultural and Gender Biases (8:29) Adapting to Corporate Culture and Building Resilience (12:59) Support and Allies in the Corporate Wor…

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Season 4 Ep 8: Tori Galloso May 46:21

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I sat down with Tori and what a brilliant conversation it was. Here is what we discussed: Tori's Background and Career Journey (0:03) Changes in Tech Industry and Work-Life Balance (5:22) Challenges and Support for Women in Tech (11:17) Imposter Syndrome and Confidence Building (14:07) Returning to Work After Career Breaks (40:10) Advice for Women …

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Season 4 Ep 7: Heather Wade 43:55

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I sat down with Heather and what a fantastic conversation it was. Here is what we discussed: Introduction and Background of Heather (0:00) Challenges Faced by Women in Data and Tech (2:22) Handling Discrimination and Building Confidence (5:44) Statistics on Gender Bias and Discrimination (10:43) Initiatives to Support Women in Tech (14:20) The Role…

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Season 4 Ep 6: Meenu Howland 33:55

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It was great to sit down with Meenu and discuss the following: Meenu's Background and Journey into Data (0:02) Her new book and Role in Data and Tech (2:53) Challenges and Biases Faced by Women in Data and Tech (5:27) Impact of Cultural Background and Adaptability (7:36) Leadership Styles and Gender Dynamics (17:27) Current State of Women in Data a…

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Season 4 Ep 5: Liz Henderson 36:42

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I sat down with Liz to discuss her career, her early years where she learned to say yes to everything, leading teams and much more. Here is what we discussed: Liz's Background and Early Career (0:03) Transition to Analytics and Data Career (4:53) Challenges and Lessons in Leadership (7:03) Overcoming Fear and Building Confidence (12:02) Addressing …

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Amazon Unplugged Ep 10: Building E-commerce for the next gen India ft. Samir Kumar 29:15

3M ago29:15

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In this episode of Amazon Unplugged, we sit down with Samir Kumar, Country Head - India and Regional VP - IN, MENA, TR, RoW, one of the founding members of Amazon India, whose journey with the company is nothing short of legendary.Samir, in conversation with host Rajeev Sharma, Director, Talent Acquisition, Amazon India, takes us through the early …

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Season 4 Ep 4: Zoe Kelly 36:49

3M ago36:49

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I sat down with Zoe to discuss her career, the impact she's made and her experiences within data with bias. Here is what we discussed: Zoe Kelly's Background and Career Journey (0:00) Challenges and Opportunities in the Data Industry (3:56) Experiences and Perceptions of Bias in the Workplace (5:22) Building Confidence and Overcoming Challenges (11…

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Season 4 Ep 3: Frances O'Rafferty 34:55

4M ago34:55

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I spoke with Frances O'Rafferty about her journey from dancer to data. Both careers start with a d :-) Here is what we spoke about: Her Background and Early Career (0:03) Transition to Accenture and Career Progression (3:13) Challenges and Biases in Corporate Environments (5:14) Leadership Styles and Team Dynamics (10:00) Barriers and Opportunities…

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Season 4 Ep 2: Kudzayi Chakahwata 41:13

5M ago41:13

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I speak to Kudzayi Chakahwata about her journey as a women in data. Here is an outline of what we spoke about with timings: Introduction and Background of Kudzayi Chakahwata (0:04) Women in the Workplace and Data Analytics (3:06) Challenges and Experiences in Data and Analytics (5:38) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives (7:47) Multic…

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Season 4 Ep 1: Catherine King 43:49

6M ago43:49

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I speak to Catherine King about her journey in the world of data/tech, her origins and how she got into data. What it's like being a woman in the industry and leading the charge for more inclusivity.

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Season 3 Ep 15: Kyle Winterbottom 46:22

10M ago46:22

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Kyle is the Founder & CEO of Orbition Group, a talent solutions, search and advisory firm that operates exclusively within the Data & Analytics space across the UK, Europe and USA. Kyle founded and hosts the Driven by Data Community which is comprised of four key components; Driven by Data: The Roundtable, Driven by Data: The Podcast, Driven by Dat…

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Season 3 Ep 14: Jean Perez (Audio Only) 36:55

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Jean Perez is an experienced Director of Data and Analytics professional with special interest on data science and AI implementation in the financial services and Loyalty industries. Passionate about driving a data-driven culture and growing the profit of the company from an analytics perspective. She enjoy's getting involved in the details of pred…

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Amazon Unplugged Ep 9: Building Customer-Centric Tech & Empowering Women ft. Gitanjali Bhutani 29:25

11M ago29:25

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From building a successful software career to empowering young women to have successful careers, explore Gitanjali Bhutani’s vision for creating an efficient, scaling software ecosystem at Amazon.In the latest episode of Amazon Unplugged, Gitanjali Bhutani, Director, Software Development, Amazon India, reflects on her rewarding tech career, right f…

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Season 3 Ep 13: Malcolm Hawker 53:35

12M ago53:35

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Malcolm Hawker is the Head of Data Strategy for Profisee, and leads the global field MDM and Data Governance practice,. He's also the host of the CDO Matters podcast, where he interviews senior data leaders from various industries and domains. His mission is to raise the awareness about the value of MDM and Data Governance to companies across the g…

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Amazon Unplugged Ep 8: Building Seller Success Stories ft. Vivek Somareddy 26:17

1y ago26:17

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What does 17 years of growth, innovation, and leadership look like?Gain insights from Vivek Somareddy, Vice President, Seller Experience for Emerging Markets & Indian Global Trade, as he shares his Amazon journey—from starting as a software developer in Seattle to spearheading Amazon’s seller experience across global markets.In this episode of Amaz…

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Season 3 Ep 12: Mohammed Aaser 39:30

1y ago39:30

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Mohammed Aaser is currently Chief Data Officer at Domo. Mohammed has built Digital and Analytics teams that deliver business impact at McKinsey, Ameriprise and Domo. He specializes in collaborating with business, commercial, and technology teams to identify opportunities for growth. Enjoy the chat.

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Season 3 Ep 11: Christopher Bergh 46:51

1y ago46:51

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Christopher Bergh is the CEO and Head Chef at DataKitchen. Chris has more than 30 years of research, software engineering, data analytics, and executive management experience. At various points in his career, he has been a COO, CTO, VP, and Director of engineering. Enjoy the chat.

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Amazon Unplugged Ep 7: Pioneering Retail and Empowering Inclusivity ft. Sridhar Kulasekharan 33:06

1y ago33:06

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"One of my biggest fears about joining Amazon was losing the freedom to experiment that I had in startups. To my surprise, Amazon gave me even more room to innovate," shares Sridhar Kulasekharan, Director of Retail Business Services, Amazon, in this episode of Amazon Unplugged, hosted by Rajeev Sharma, Director, Talent Acquisition, Amazon India.Sri…

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Amazon Unplugged Ep 6: India's Evolving Beauty Landscape ft. Zeba Khan 33:00

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"A career is a marathon, it's not a sprint, you need to be patient, and you need to build that muscle and experience.” Join Zeba Khan, Director of Beauty, Personal Care & Luxury Beauty, Amazon India, in the sixth episode of the Amazon Unplugged podcast hosted by Rajeev Sharma, Director, Talent Acquisition, Amazon, where she talks about her extensiv…

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Amazon Unplugged Ep 5: Mastering Global Selling ft Dharmesh Mehta 36:12

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Empowering small businesses and protecting consumer rights: Discover Dharmesh Mehta's global vision for building a delightful marketplace.Dharmesh Mehta, Vice President, Worldwide Selling Partner Services, Amazon, answers this question on the latest Amazon Unplugged Podcast episode. Dharmesh emphasizes the significance of approachable leadership an…

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Season 3 Ep 10: Saurabh Gupta 52:48

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Saurabh Gupta has over 25 years of experience in digital transformation, data strategy, transformation, modernization, governance, analytics, and business intelligence.He helps organizations maximize their data potential and realize their digital transformation ambitions. Currently, he is the Chief Strategy & Revenue Officer at The Modern Data Comp…

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Season 3 Ep 9: Eddie Short 52:30

1+ y ago52:30

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Eddie Short is the Founder of Intelligent Enterprise Partners LLP. For 25 years he's been creating Intelligent Enterprises; organisations that can survive and thrive in the most challenging environments and are fully Data Enabled and AI Powered!

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Season 3 Ep 8: Phanii Pydimarri 46:49

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Phanii Pydimarri is currently Head of Strategic Planning and Partnerships at Healthcare Service Corporation. He's an innovative and results-driven executive leader specializing in Digital Transformation, Digital Product Management, Corporate Growth Strategies, Data Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence, and brings a proven track record of catalyzi…

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Amazon Unplugged Ep 4: A to Z of Amazon Operations ft Abhinav Singh 30:59

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“Even though we’ve invested a lot in automation, the people are the heart and soul of our operations.”Join Abhinav Singh, Vice President of Operations at Amazon India, on the latest Amazon Unplugged episode as he discusses the significance of empathy in leadership, and talks about Amazon operations, innovation, and excellence. Explore the synergy a…

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Season 3 Ep 7: Sanjeev Mohan 42:47

1+ y ago42:47

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Sanjeev Mohan is the Principal and owner of SanjMo Former Gartner Research Analyst, self-confessed world galivanter, who has 30 years of the data bug and showing no signs of abating. He's always evolving, always innovating, and is a chronic learner.

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Amazon Unplugged Ep 3: Local Solutions, Global Success: Amazon Pay's Strategy ft Mahendra Nerurkar 41:25

2y ago41:25

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In Episode 3 of Amazon Unplugged, Mahendra Nerurkar, Vice President, Payments, Emerging Markets, Amazon, talks about Amazon Pay, his approach to leadership, and customer obsession with Rajeev Sharma, Director, Talent Acquisition, in this episode of the Amazon Unplugged podcast. Discover Amazon Pay's future in India and Emerging Markets, uncover how…

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Season 3 Ep 6: Ben Steele 58:23

2y ago58:23

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Ben Steele is currently Head of Data and Analytics at the BMS Group. His focus is on strategic business enablement and unlocking the value in data assets across an organisation.

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Season 3 Ep 5: Mark Stouse 1:22:26

2y ago1:22:26

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Mark Stouse is currently CEO of ProofAnalytics.ai, as well as a historian, philosopher and mathematician.

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Season 3 Ep 4: Sanjeevan Bala 52:06

2y ago52:06

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Sanjeevan Bala is currently Group Chief Data & AI Officer @ ITV, FTSE NED at Bakkavor and "The Most Influential Person in Data in the UK" as voted by DataIQ.

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Amazon Unplugged Ep 2: Leading global teams and paving a path for women leaders ft Luli Chaluleu 33:16

2y ago33:16

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Amazon Unplugged is back with another episode! This time, Rajeev Sharma sits down with Luli Chaluleu, Vice President, Talent Acquisition, for another compelling conversation. In Episode 2 of Amazon Unplugged, Luli Chaluleu reflects on her empowering eleven-year tenure at Amazon from being a Recruiter to Vice President. She leads a global team with …

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Season 3 Ep 3: Robert Vane 53:34

2y ago53:34

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Robert Vane is an Enterprise Data Architect and creator of Federated Subject Areas (FSA) and the G-TEA Domain Architect platform.

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Season 3 Ep 2: Rachel Keane 49:48

2y ago49:48

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Rachel Keane is the Chief Data Inspirer at The Data Inspiration Group Ltd, Digdata.

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Amazon Unplugged: Leadership in HR: Deepti Varma's Insights | Rajeev Sharma X Deepti Varma 29:16

2y ago29:16

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Ever wondered what it takes to crack an Amazon interview? Join Deepti Varma, Vice President, People Experience and Technology, Amazon Stores India, Japan and Emerging Markets, as she unveils the secrets in her debut episode of Amazon Unplugged, hosted by Rajeev Sharma, Director of Talent Acquisition, Amazon. This episode is your all-access pass to …

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Season 3 Ep 1: Bill Schmarzo 45:11

2y ago45:11

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Bill Schmarzo is The Dean of Big Data, author of four books, and currently Customer Advocate, Data Management Incubation at Dell Technologies.

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Welcome To Amazon Unplugged 0:26

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Presenting Amazon Unplugged, a podcast that dives deep into the minds and professional ventures of Amazon’s dynamic leadership! Each episode features a different leader from diverse industries as they candidly chat with Rajeev Sharma, Director of Talen Acquisition, Amazon India, and discuss their inspirational career journeys, rise to the top and h…

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Ep 37: 66 Questions Data Leaders Unplugged: Scott Taylor - The Data Whisperer 54:53

2+ y ago54:53

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The final episode of Season 2 and my guest is none other than Scott Taylor - the data whisperer! Yep this is the final episode of Season 2 of 66 questions. Scott and I had a lot of fun making this episode as the season finale! I've had a hoot doing this season and finishing it with much laughter and comedy moments was probably the best way to go! S…

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Ep 36: 66 Questions Data Leaders Unplugged: Abel Aboh 51:10

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Abel has an energy that oozes from him, and he says that he was “born in Nigeria and made in the UK” He defines himself as trustworthyand being a loveable soul! The first time a data leader has talked about how we need to love more and hate less! An avid documentary watcher and lifelonglearner he’s always looking at how to do things differently fro…

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Ep 35: 66 Questions Data Leaders Unplugged: Susan Walsh 35:40

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We have been connected for some time, and I think I met Susan for the first time at Big Data London 2022 and we recorded 4 questions as a mini 66. So here she is elaborating further on 62 questions! :-) Susan needs no real introductions from me! We had a great conversation, had a lot of fun and of course you can’t see it, but in the background, the…

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Ep 34: 66 Questions Data Leaders Unplugged: Gareth Parkes 38:58

3y ago38:58

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Gareth is a super passionate and purposeful leader. He is currently Head of Data & Analytics for Sir Robert McAlpine logo and Board Member for SEM 1/1 Energy Management Systems and Energy Audits Committee. He describes himself as enthusiastic, compassionate, and tenacious about all things data! He’s influencing the world of construction to embed be…

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Ep 33: 66 Questions Data Leaders Unplugged: Jez Clark 28:38

3y ago28:38

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Jez and I have known each other for quite a long time, since 2017. We met when we were more or less fresh faces in the data industry and still finding our place. Well, we have both come a long way since then and Jez is Co-founder and CEO at Eden Smith: a specialist data staffing, consulting & education company based in the UK and operating worldwid…

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Ep 32: 66 Questions Data Leaders Unplugged: Karen Jean-Francois 47:59

3y ago47:59

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The Data Strategy Show has been voted in the top 10 data podcasts by onlydatajobs and voted in the top 40 strategy podcasts by Feedspot in 2022. So, I wanted to say a HUGE BIG thank you to all the listeners out there for your support and I’m hugely excited about where the show will go in the future. On today's episode I'm delighted to have Karen Je…

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Ep 31: 66 Questions Data Leaders Unplugged: Jasper Hegarty-Ditton & Divya Selva Prabhu 41:55

3y ago41:55

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The Data Strategy Show has been voted in the top 10 data podcasts by onlydatajobs and voted in the top 40 strategy podcasts by Feedspot in 2022. So, I wanted to say a HUGE BIG thank you to all the listeners out there for your support and I’m hugely excited about where the show will go in the future. On today's episode I'm delighted to have not one …

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Ep 30: 66 Questions Data Leaders Unplugged: Malcolm Hawker 1:15:59

3y ago1:15:59

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The Data Strategy Show has been voted in the top 10 data podcasts by onlydatajobs and voted in the top 40 strategy podcasts by Feedspot in 2022. So, I wanted to say a HUGE BIG thank you to all the listeners out there for your support and I’m hugely excited about where the show will go in the future. My guest today is Malcolm Hawker. His opening gam…

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Ep 29: 66 Questions Data Leaders Unplugged: James Blagg 42:33

3y ago42:33

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The Data Strategy Show has been voted in the top 10 podcasts in 2022 by onlydatajobs and was voted in the top 40 strategy podcasts for 2022 by Feedspot. So, I wanted to say a HUGE BIG thank you to all the listeners out there for your support and I’m hugely excited about where the show will go in the future. I was referred to James by Itoro Liney an…

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Ep 28: 66 Questions Data Leaders Unplugged: Aaron Wilkerson 53:16

3y ago53:16

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The Data Strategy Show has been voted in the top 10 podcasts in 2022 by onlydatajobs and was voted in at number 11 in the top 40 strategy podcasts for 2022 by Feedspot. So, I wanted to say a HUGE BIG thank you to all the listeners out there for your support and I’m hugely excited about where the show will go in the future. On today's show I'm delig…

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Ep 27: 66 Questions Data Leaders Unplugged: Piyush Malik 42:11

3y ago42:11

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The Data Strategy Show has been voted in the top 10 podcasts in 2022 by onlydatajobs and was voted in at number 11 in the top 40 strategy podcasts for 2022 by Feedspot. So, I wanted to say a HUGE BIG thank you to all the listeners out there for your support and I’m hugely excited about where the show will go in the future. On today's episode, I'm d…

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Ep 26: 66 Questions Data Leaders Unplugged: Mir Ali 34:54

3y ago34:54

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The Data Strategy Show has been voted in the top 10 podcasts in 2022 by onlydatajobs and was voted in at number 11 in the top 40 strategy podcasts for 2022 by Feedspot. So, I wanted to say a HUGE BIG thank you to all the listeners out there for your support and I’m hugely excited about where the show will go in the future. On today's episode, I'm d…