Podcasts by Hub
The original data podcast. The Hub and Spoken podcast is a series of fascinating discussions with today's top data and business leaders from across the business world. The conversations explore how to add most value to organisations through the use of data and analytics, and how best to organise yourself to achieve that value. It talks about how to define and deliver data strategy, and the best way to return business value.
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Using data and AI to modernise the experience of rail travel with Mike Hyde from 2023-11-30T05:00
In this episode, join host Jason Foster as he sits down with Mike Hyde, Chief Data Officer at Trainline. Together, they delve into the fascinating world of using data and artificial intelligence...
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The relationship between data management and decision making with Laura Sebastian-Coleman from 2023-11-16T05:00
Join host Jason Foster and Laura Sebastian-Coleman, VP of Data Management and Governance at Prudential Financial, for an insightful discussion around the intricate challenges organisations face ...
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Exploring data leadership challenges with Jason Foster and Helen Blaikie from 2023-11-02T05:00
In this special episode, we explore the world of Chief Data Officers and their complex challenges. Join us as we share insights from our recent 'Ask Me Anything' session, where data leaders aske...
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Moving to a decentralised approach to data at Wayfair, with Nachiket Mehta from 2023-10-19T05:00
Uncover the transformative power of decentralising data with host Jason Foster and Nachiket Mehta, Head of Data and Analytics Engineering at Wayfair. They delve into Wayfair's journey from a cen...
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Using artificial intelligence to provide better life insurance with Glenn Hofmann from 2023-10-05T05:00
Can artificial intelligence change the future of life insurance? Join Host Jason Foster as he sits down with Glenn Hofmann, the Chief Analytics Officer at New York Life, to explore the transform...
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Building large language models in government with Steve Rennie from 2023-09-21T05:00
Join host Jason Foster and Steve Rennie, Director of Data-Driven Technologies at the Federal Department of Agriculture in the Canadian government, for an insightful exploration into the transfor...
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Leveraging data products to generate value with Deepak Jose from 2023-09-07T05:00
How can we leverage data products to generate value? Join this insightful conversation with host Jason Foster and Deepak Jose, Global Head of One Demand Data & Analytics Solutions, Mars. In this...
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Lesson learnt from building a career in data with Karen Jean Francois from 2023-08-24T05:00
Join host Jason Foster in an enlightening conversation with Karen Jean Francois, Analytics Manager at Monzo Bank and host of the Women in Data Podcast, as they dive into the intriguing world of ...
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The relationship between humans and AI with Ken Elliott from 2023-08-10T05:00
Step into the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence with host Jason Foster and Ken Elliot, a Chief Data Officer with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Together, they discuss th...
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Building Responsible AI with Toju Duke from 2023-07-27T05:00
Join Jason Foster in an insightful conversation with Toju Duke, Programme Manager at Google, who leads Responsible AI programmes across Google's product and research teams. Delve into the fascin...
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The environment that enables Chief Data Officers to be successful with Robert Kent from 2023-07-13T05:00
Join host Jason Foster in an insightful conversation with Rob Kent, former Chief Data Officer at Pets at Home and the Royal Mail, as they discuss the key elements of an ideal environment for Chi...
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Using data and AI to eradicate child labour in supply chains with Eleanor Harry from 2023-06-29T05:00
In this episode, host Jason Foster talks to Eleanor Harry, CEO and Founder of Hace, about the use of data and AI to eradicate child labor in supply chains. Join the conversation and discover the...
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Navigating AI and what it means to society and business from 2023-06-15T05:00
Join host Jason Foster in an enlightening conversation with James Lupton, CTO at Cynozure, and Keith Goldthorpe, Lead Solution Architect at Cynozure as they explore the profound implications of ...
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Empowering data teams to deliver value with Jim Stevenson from 2023-06-01T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Jim Stevenson, an experienced data professional with over 20 years of helping companies grow. Join the conversation to explore the power of data products i...
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Using communications to create change with Caroline Sherman from 2023-05-18T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Caroline Sherman, a seasoned communications expert and Vice President of Corporate Affairs for Mars Multi Sales. In this thought-provoking conversation, Ja...
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Planning and starting the data journey at OFCOM with Richard Davis from 2023-05-04T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Richard Davis, the Chief Data Officer at Ofcom, a UK-based regulator. They discuss the use of data at Ofcom, particularly in regards to its regulatory role...
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How the ICO is Helping the UK to Create an innovative economy with Stephen Almond from 2023-04-20T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Stephen Almond, Executive Director, Regulatory Risk at the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). They discu...
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Mistakes to avoid with data literacy programmes with Greg Freeman from 2023-04-06T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Greg Freeman, Founder and CEO of the Data Literacy Academy, to explore the critical importance of data literacy in future-proofing your organisation. Greg ...
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Delivering value and bringing your organisation along with you with Guy Lehman from 2023-03-23T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Guy Lehman, who worked as Chief Data Officer and Data Strategist in multiple organisations before joining the Cynozure team as a consultant. Together they ...
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Embrace Equity: A Special International Women’s Day Podcast with Jennifer Agnes, Sadiqah Musa and Sathya Bala from 2023-03-08T05:00
In this episode, Jennifer Agnes, U.S. Managing Director of Cynozure, talks to two inspiring women about ongoing challenges that women face in achieving gender equality and what each of us can do...
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Setting an organisation up for success with data with Benny Clive Benford from 2023-03-02T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Benny Clive Benford, Disruptive Data Leader and former Chief Data Officer of the Jaguar-LandRover (JLR) group. They discuss implementing change within an o...
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The societal impact of technology and the approach to setting policy with Marcus Grazette from 2023-02-23T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Marcus Grazette, Public Policy Leader at Holistic AI, about the societal impact of technology and how to put guardrails in place to protect consumers and p...
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Delivering millions in business value with data with Ben Steele from 2023-02-16T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Ben Steele, Head of Data and Analytics at BMS Group, a fast-growing, global insurance and reinsurance broker. They discuss the importance of predicting val...
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How data assurance and trust can unlock value with Lisa Allen from 2023-02-09T05:00
In this episode, Jason talks to Lisa Allen, the Director of Data and Services at Open Data Institute about how data assurance and trust can create a world where data is used to create a greater ...
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The job advert doesn't work with Kyle Winterbottom from 2023-02-02T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Kyle Winterbottom, Founder & CEO of Orbition Group and host of the Driven by Data Podcast. They discuss the different challenges organisations face when hi...
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Operationalising data ethics at Scotiabank with Anna Hannem from 2023-01-26T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Anna Hannem, Head of Data Ethics and Use at the Canadian multinational banking and financial services company Scotiabank. Together, they explore the import...
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How to achieve business value from text with Bill Inmon from 2023-01-19T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Bill Inmon, a long-standing industry expert in the field of data, Founder and CEO of Forest Rim Technology, Best-Selling Author and recognised by many as t...
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The approach to data and insight during M&A activity with Graeme McDermott from 2023-01-12T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Graeme McDermott, a long-standing authority in Data Leadership who is currently Chief Data Officer at TempCover, a leading provider of temporary insurance ...
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Value of Data Science in Publishing with Marco Lau from 2023-01-05T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Marco Lau, Director of Data Science and Analytics at Penguin Random House, the international publishing business. They discuss how data science can help cr...
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Will Chat GPT transform everything? with Jason Foster from 2022-12-29T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster shares his thoughts on the new technology from OpenAI, ChatGPT, what it is, its origin and the variety of its fascinating applications. Jason also explores its limi...
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Assessing a company's data asset during M&A with Julia Bardmesser from 2022-12-22T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Julia Bardmesser, a Digital Transformation Executive, Board Member and Advisor with over 20 years of experience in the financial sector. They discuss the i...
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Humans&AI for Sustainability with Diana Goenaga from 2022-12-15T05:00
In this episode, Jason talks to Diana Goenaga, a strategist focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI), about AI's impact in every industry and how it is a game changer for many challenges the worl...
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The relationship between physical health, mental health and life with Geoff Foden from 2022-12-08T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to his fitness mentor and personal trainer, Geoff Foden, about the correlation between physical and mental health, the emotional benefits of exercising and th...
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The Data Personal Trainer with Roberto Maranca from 2022-12-01T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Roberto Maranca, the VP of Data Excellence at Schneider Electric. They discuss the captivating data personal trainer concept, how organisations can improve...
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Delivering value and winning ugly: an inflection point in the data industry with Allison Sagraves from 2022-11-24T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Allison Sagraves, Portfolio Chief Data Officer, Board Advisor, Adjunct Faculty at Carnegie Mellon University and former Chief Data Officer of M&T Bank. The...
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Data transformation at Zoopla with Antje Bustamante from 2022-11-17T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster is joined by Antje Bustamante, the Director of Data and Analytics at Zoopla. They talk about data transformation at Zoopla, the role data plays in the real estate i...
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Change and its impact on organisations with Antony Marlow from 2022-11-10T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Antony Marlow, data strategist and Director of Data Management at Cynozure Group. They discuss change and its impact on organisations. A fascinating conver...
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Why Data Literacy should be viewed as a sliding scale with Jason Foster from 2022-11-03T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster talks about data literacy, the misconceptions around the term and which role it plays across the whole data value chain. Data literacy doesn't merely refer to the a...
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Building teams that put people first with Jason Foster from 2022-10-27T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster talks about building teams and companies that put people first, what a people-first business looks like and why this is a win-win approach that benefits employees a...
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Applying top-down thinking to your data strategy with Jason Foster from 2022-10-20T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster talks about how to align your data strategy around the goals of a business through a top-down pyramid approach. Data is an incredibly valuable asset, but sometimes ...
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The role of geospatial data soldiers in the military with George McCrea from 2022-10-13T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to George McCrea, Chief of Staff at Royal Engineers Geographic. They explore the fascinating role of geospatial data soldiers in the military, how the militar...
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Building massive scale analytics with Dr. David Bader from 2022-10-06T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to David Bader, Distinguished Professor of the Department of Data Science at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. They talk about building massive scale an...
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The use of data science in modern agriculture with Natalia Connolly from 2022-09-22T05:00:23
In this episode, Jason talks to Natalia Connolly, the Vice President of Data Science at Infinite Acres, about Agricultural Tech (AgTech) and how it is helping the agriculture industry keep up wi...
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Critical thinking and forming opinions with Tiffany Perkins-Munn from 2022-09-15T05:00:08
In this episode, Jason talks to Dr. Tiffany Perkins-Munn, the Head of Marketing, Data, and Analytics for JP Morgan Chase. They discuss the role of critical thinking in data and analytics, how to...
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Getting business value from AI with Stephen Galsworthy from 2022-09-08T05:00:05
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Stephen Galsworthy, Head of Data at TomTom, a leading provider of mapping and location technology. They discuss the gradual integration of artificial intel...
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Measures data leaders can use to thrive through challenging economic times, with Jason Foster from 2022-09-01T05:00:56
In this episode, Jason Foster, considers the challenging economic environment we are all living through, with inflation increasing, looming recession, and ongoing conflict in Europe and how data...
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Building data products at Condé Nast with Sid Shah from 2022-08-25T05:00:43
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Sid Shah, the Executive Director for Data and Analytics at Condé Nast, a global media company home to iconic brands including Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ and...
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The use of data visualisation and storytelling in analytics with Yasmeen Mosley from 2022-08-18T05:00:35
In this episode, Jason speaks to Yasmeen Moseley, Vice President of Consumer Insights and Analytics at Swift, a creative agency within the Wunderman ...
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The applications of natural language processing with Jyotika Singh from 2022-08-11T05:00:35
In this episode, Jason Foster speaks to Jyotika Singh, Director of Data Science at Placemakr, about the uses of natural language processing (NLP), its evolution and how it's applied in different...
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Using insights at the Boston Red Sox with Jon Hey from 2022-08-04T05:00:19
In this episode, Jason Foster speaks to Jon Hay, Vice President, Data, Intelligence & Analytics at the Boston Red Sox, about using insights at the Boston Red Sox. Jon shares his journey from eco...
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Creating opportunities for black people in data with Sadiqah Musa from 2022-07-28T05:00:39
In this episode, Jason Foster speaks to Sadiqah Musa, the founder-CEO of Black in Data, about creating opportunities for black people in data. In the data industry, people of colour are underrep...
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Using data to better serve citizens in the US with Carlos Rivero from 2022-07-21T05:00:01
In this episode, Jason Foster speaks to Carlos Rivero, an experienced data leader in the public sector, about the use of data in the public sector and how it impacts governments' choices and peo...
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Taking a commercial approach to data leadership with Paul Briley from 2022-07-14T05:00:15
In this episode, Jason talks to Paul Briley, an extremely
experienced commercial B2B leader, data expert and a key senior member of the team at Cynozure supporting customers to develop and...
Establish and embed a data-driven culture with Mikel Davis from 2022-07-07T05:00:48
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Mikel Davis, Senior Director of Strategic Analytics at Peacock, the streaming service for NBC, about establishing and em...
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Data Saves Lives with Jason Foster from 2022-06-30T05:00:46
In this episode, Jason Foster talks about the government’s new strategy around data in healthcare: an ambitious plan to harness the potential of data...
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How should a CDO spend their time? With Jason Foster from 2022-06-23T05:00:19
In this episode, Jason Foster talks about the role of the Chief Data Officer (CDO) and how to effectively balance the many different responsibilities that come with the role: data leadership, ti...
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Cryptocurrency and its impact on individuals and businesses with Erica Stanford from 2022-06-22T14:12:18
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Erica Stanford, author of Crypto Wars, founder of the Crypto Curry Club, and editor of Crypto Currier. All you ne...
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Lessons on the move from academia to industry with Tom Wilson from 2022-06-09T05:00:44
In this episode, Jason talks to Tom Wilson, Solutions Architect at Cynozure. They discuss how to navigate the transition from academia to industry, and how to decide when the best time is to mak...
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Pragmatic data science focused on business impact at Capital One UK with Dan Kellett from 2022-06-02T05:00:02
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Dan Kellett, the Chief Data Officer at Capital One UK, about how important it is to create a centre of excellence and form strong relationships outside the...
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The use of customer and digital analytics to sustain business growth at Kingfisher with Sophie Duffy from 2022-05-24T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Sophie Duffy, Head of Data and Analytics at the Kingfisher Group, an international home improvement conglomerate. They discuss how Kingfisher uses data and...
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Surviving the New Age of Business Disruption with Tom Goodwin from 2022-05-12T05:00:51
In this episode, Jason talks to Tom Goodwin, keynote speaker, consultant, TV presenter and author of Digital Darwinism: Surviving the New Age of Business Disruption...
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Equity by design - building a better world through data, stories and culture change with Sathya Bala from 2022-05-05T05:00:37
Forget data literacy, think decision making literacy from 2022-04-28T05:00:58
In this podcast, Jason talks through strategic decision-making and how it impacts data. It’s widely known that data is all about helping organisations make better decisions through factual informat...
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Dashboards Aren't Dead with Jason Foster from 2022-04-21T05:00:49
In this episode, Jason Foster talks about the role dashboards play in reporting. He talks about the purpose of dashboards, how they work within an organisation's data ecosystem and shares real-l...
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Technology and architecture trends that will define the next generation of data platforms with James Lupton from 2022-04-14T05:00:56
In this podcast, Jason Foster speaks to James Lupton, CTO at Cynozure, about major trends to look out for in data. They talk about James’ journey in data, his role as CTO of Cynozure, emerging d...
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Data Mesh as a Framework for Data-Driven Value at Scale with Keith Goldthorpe from 2022-04-07T05:00:53
In this podcast, Jason Foster speaks to Keith Goldthorpe, Lead Solution Architect at Cynozure, about Data Mesh and how it’s being used by many organisations to effectively grow and scale data st...
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The power of data science to transform the lives of others with Giselle Cory from 2022-03-31T05:00:19
In this podcast, Jason Foster talks to Giselle Cory, CEO of DataKind UK - a charity that supports social sector organisations to use data science. They talk about DataKind’s mission, how data ha...
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Empower your organisation with insights by improving data literacy from 2022-03-24T05:00:22
In this podcast, Jason speaks to Helen Blaikie, interim Chief Data Officer, Data Strategist and Cynozure's associate. They talk about data literacy, why it's crucial for organisations and how it em...
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What Distinguishes Organisations that Are Successful with Data from 2022-03-17T05:00:48
In this podcast, Jason speaks to Randy Bean, the author of “Fail Fast, Learn Faster” and a consultant to some of the largest data organisations in the world with experience ranging from venture-...
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The Impact of Emerging Technology on Data Science from 2022-03-10T05:00:26
In this podcast, Jason talks to Sadie St. Lawrence, the founder of Women in Data (U.S.), a global organisation dedicated to facilitating equal opportunities for women in the data field. They dis...
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Managing the impact of the great resignation with Cathy Acratopulo from 2022-03-03T05:00:11
In this podcast, Jason Foster talks to Cathy Acratopulo, co-founder of Lace Partners, about the effects of the Great Resignation and how company bosses can attract and retain talent. Cathy also sha...
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Data: everything’s changed, nothing’s changed with Ed Wynn from 2022-02-24T05:00:18
In this episode, Jason Foster interviews Ed Wynn, a fractional Chief Data Officer, and one of Cynozure’s Consultants.
Ed shares his background as fractional Chief Data Officer and talks ab...
Modernizing Enterprise Architectures with Rob White from 2022-02-17T05:00:13
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Rob White, a consultant in enterprise architecture, about its critical role in data strategy. Rob talks about the transition from his military career into ...
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Using data to run and manage a global pharmaceutical services business from 2022-02-10T05:00:53
In this podcast, Jason talks to Sam Herbert, Chief Operating Officer at Clinigen. Together, they discuss the pros and cons of expanding a data framework globally from an operations perspective. Sam...
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The transformation journey at Specsavers from 2022-02-03T05:00:16
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Helen Mannion, Global Data Director at Specsavers, about their journey, the strategy and the structure that brought breakthroughs to their data team.
He...
Designing technology solutions and how to get this right with Ricardo Santos from 2022-01-27T05:00:46
In this episode, Jason talks to Ricardo Santos, Senior Solution and Strategy Lead at Cynozure. They discuss how to best select the technology to carry out a full-scale data strategy, choose the rig...
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Building a value adding analytics function at Funding Circle with Mahesh Bharadhwaj from 2022-01-20T05:00
In this podcast, Jason talks to Mahesh Bharadhwaj, Head of Europe Analytics at Funding Circle, a specialist financial institution that helps small businesses with loans and funding.
Mahes...
Drive value with good product management with Tim Connold from 2022-01-13T05:00
In this podcast, Jason talks to Tim Connold, Head of Consulting at Cynozure, about using good product management to drive value.
Tim shares his data and digital journeys and talks about th...
The importance of building diverse teams and creating the workforce of the future with Rachel Keane and Jean Panagamuwa from 2022-01-06T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster talks with Rachel Keane, Chief Data Inspirer of DigData, and Jean Panagamuwa Chief, Data Risk Officer of Capital One, about how important it is to build diversity i...
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Creating positive outcomes and making a lasting impact from 2021-12-30T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster announces the launch of IMPACT, a collective cross-community mission to create positive outcomes and make a lasting impact. The aim is to get helpful data advice, g...
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The importance of data management with Jennifer Agnes from 2021-12-23T05:00
In this podcast, Jason Foster speaks to Jennifer Agnes, Managing Director of the Cynozure Group in the US, about creating a data management strategy that is best suited for your business. Jennif...
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Communication as an agent for change from 2021-12-16T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster shares his insights on how effective communication is a powerful tool and what's needed to get it right. Jason talks about problems caused by poor communication, th...
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Data Governance isn't what you think it is from 2021-12-09T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster shares a recent personal experience he had as a consumer, and how it relates to data governance and data management. Jason talks about the Listen
Using Data to Manage the UK's COVID Response with Johanna Hutchinson from 2021-12-02T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster speaks with Dr. Johanna Hutchinson, UK Health Security Agency’s Director of Analytics & Data Science and DataIQ’s third most influential person in Data (dataIQ 100 ...
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Developing a Framework for Maximising Data in the Humanitarian Sector with Christian Koblmiller from 2021-11-25T05:00
In this podcast, Jason Foster speaks to Christian Koblmiller, Chief Data Officer at the International Committee of the Red Cross. They cover the different intricacies of collecting and analysing...
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ESG and its Impact on Your Data Strategy from 2021-11-18T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster talks through the emerging concept of ESG which is the convergence of concepts and principles associated with the environment, society, and corporate governance. Wi...
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Special Series: Create a better, more purpose led and resilient future from 2021-11-17T05:00
Special Series: The evolving role of the Chief Data Officer and data leadership from 2021-11-16T05:00
Special Series: A data strategy is a vital asset to create a data-guided organisation from 2021-11-12T05:00
The Evolution of the Data Industry, with Jason Foster and Pete Williams from 2021-11-11T03:00
In this episode, host Jason Foster hands over the hosting duties to Pete Williams and takes the hot seat himself. They reflect on how the industry, the chief data officer role, and appetite in b...
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Enabling Data-Driven Decisions at The City of Reykjavik with Óli Páll Geirsson from 2021-11-04T03:00
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Óli Páll Geirsson, Chief Data Officer at The City of Reykjavik, Iceland, about the value of being data-driven in making decisions in order to result in a p...
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The Use of Data in Delivering Healthcare in the US with Scott Harrison from 2021-10-28T03:00
In this episode, Jason talks with Scott Harrison, the VP chief data officer at Parkland Health and Hospital System based in Dallas, Texas. They talk about how data is used to deliver the best he...
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The Convergence of Analytics and Data in Healthcare with Anthony Roscoe from 2021-10-21T03:00
In this episode, Jason Foster talks with Anthony Roscoe, the Director of Enterprise Data Governance at Highmark Health, about how data governance is seen through the lens of healthcare in a proa...
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How Formula 1 shifted the dial in its use of Insights with Max Métral from 2021-10-14T03:00
In this episode host, Jason Foster talks to Max Métral, Senior Analytics Manager at Formula 1. They talk about how Formula 1 operates their data, dial up the use of insights to deliver value, th...
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Building a Data Science Team with Natalia Lyarskaya from 2021-10-07T05:00
In this episode, Jason talks to Natalia Lyarskaya, Chief Data Officer at ZestMoney, and one of the DataIQ top 100 most influential people in data. Their conversation focuses on building data sci...
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The Metaverse: A Dystopian Nightmare? from 2021-09-30T05:00
In this episode host, Jason Foster talks about the metaverse: what it means, its characteristics, where it has come from, and where it can go in the future. Metaverse has been a hot topic in the...
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Applying skunkworks thinking to AI in the NHSX with Giuseppe Sollazzo from 2021-09-23T05:00
In this episode, Jason talks to Giuseppe Sollazzo, Deputy Director and Head of AI Skunkworks and Deployment at NHSX. They discuss how data and predictive analytics have changed the world of heal...
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How an AI team empowers an FMCG company with David Lepicier from 2021-09-16T05:00
In this episode, Jason talks to David Lapier, Head of Global Data Analytics at Pernod Ricard, a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company that specialises in wine and spirits. They discuss how d...
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9 Lessons on Delivering a Data Strategy with Jason Foster from 2021-09-09T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster shares some of the key things he's learnt about delivering value from data. This is based on his years of experience helping 100s of organisations and thousands of ...
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The Role of Data in Business Transformation with Elyette Roux from 2021-09-02T05:00
In this episode, Elyette Roux (Chief Sales & Marketing, Communications officer at Nexans) talks about how data can affect business transformation, how it is effectively implemented, and the pres...
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Create Scalable Systems in the World of E-commerce with Jérémie Jakubowicz from 2021-08-26T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Jérémie Jakubowicz, Vice-President of ManoMano, about the use of data in making predictions, and its integral role in artificial intelligence. ManoMano is ...
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Turning Banorte Financial Group into a data enhanced bank with Jose Murillo from 2021-08-19T05:00
In this episode, Jason talks to Jose Murillo, the Chief Analytics Officer at Mexico’s 2nd largest bank, Banorte. They discuss the importance of experimenting with new ideas, rapidly evolving a d...
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How Tinder Approaches Treating Data As A Product, with Murali Bhogavalli from 2021-08-12T05:00
In this episode, host Jason Foster talks to Murali Bhogavalli, Data Product Manager at Tinder. They talk about the concept and the idea of treating data as a product, the roles of Data Product M...
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How Imposter Syndrome Impacts High Performance, with Tara Halliday from 2021-08-05T05:00
In this episode, Jason talks to Tara Halliday, an expert on imposter Syndrome, who helps executives and coaches break through their limiting beliefs. She has coached many leaders across a range ...
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Value charged analytics transformation, with Carlos Soares from 2021-07-29T05:00
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Carlos Soares, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Analytics Worx (he has also worked in other analytics transformation roles at Diageo, Nike, Vodafone and...
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Getting buy in for investment in data, with Jason Foster from 2021-07-22T05:00
In this episode Jason Foster shares insight into what ‘buy-in’ is, and how to go about getting managerial and investor support when it comes to funding for your data strategy. How best can you c...
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Data Analytics in the World of Television, with Sarah Moore from 2021-07-15T05:00
In this episode, Jason talks to Sarah Moore, Chief Data Intelligence Officer at NOW (formerly NowTV), about audience acquisition and retention in the fast-paced world of television.
When ...
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Building adaptable data platforms, with Jason Foster from 2021-07-08T05:00
In this episode of the podcast host Jason Foster outlines the importance of having an adaptable data platform. A data platform should be built in a way that we can learn, develop, grow and enhan...
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The Importance of Education and Mentorship in Data from 2021-07-01T05:00
In this episode, Jason talks to Lillian Pierson, CEO of Data Mania, an educational enterprise that helps emerging data scientists and leaders. In the world of data science, skills are constantly...
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Getting value from machine learning at scale, with Sivan Metzger from 2021-06-24T05:00
In this episode host, Jason Foster talks to Sivan Metzger, the Managing Director of MPOps and Governance at DataRobot, about the approach needed to create robust machine learning solutions. They...
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The Modern Chief Data Officer, with Jason Foster from 2021-06-17T05:00
In this episode host, Jason Foster explores the role of the modern Chief Data Officer (CDO) and the kind of environment that is required to breed success. He talks through the role and what it...
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Applying The Spotify Model to your data strategy, with Jason Foster from 2021-06-10T04:00
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Using Data in the Public Sector, with Pye Nyunt from 2021-06-03T05:00
In this episode, Jason talks to Pye Nyunt, Head of Innovation at London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. It is a local authority that services about 213,000 people in the East London region. For...
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Data is not the new oil, with Jason Foster from 2021-05-27T00:00
In this episode host, Jason Foster, argues that the metaphor ‘data is the new oil’ shouldn’t be used as it comes with such negative connotations and is ineffective at explaining the value of dat...
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Embedding data to drive the growth of Gousto, with Rob Barham from 2021-05-20T00:00
In this episode, host Jason Foster, talks to Rob Barham, Director of Data at Gousto, about how they embed data into everything they do. They discuss what a data native business looks like, how d...
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Data - Art vs Science, with Jason Foster from 2021-05-13T00:00
In this episode, host Jason Foster, considers whether art or science plays the most important part in creating a data-guided organisation. He talks about the influence art has on the success and...
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Using data to strengthen relationships with external stakeholders, with Viktor Kazinec from 2021-05-06T03:00
In this episode Jason talks to Viktor Kazinec, Head of Analytics at Close Brothers, to discuss the value of working closely with external stakeholders on data science solutions. They discuss how...
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The art of reflection: do look in the rearview mirror, with Jason Foster from 2021-04-29T04:00
The data industry has regular rhetoric that you shouldn’t look backward or run reports that look at what happened (descriptive analytics). This has led people to ...
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Understanding DataOps and its role in data strategy, with Rob Kellaway from 2021-04-22T08:38:37
In this episode Jason talks to Rob Kellaway, the Head of DataOps at Legal and General Investment Management about the role of DataOps for data strategy. They discuss how the role of DataOps shou...
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Data Means Business: the story behind the bestselling book for business leaders, with Jason Foster and Barry Green from 2021-04-15T03:00
Our host, Jason Foster along with Barry Green were looking to give leaders the tools they needed to start changing the narrative on data and have it focused on what really matters – economic, bu...
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How to utilise DataOps to improve the performance of Data Teams from 2021-04-08T03:00
In this episode, Jason sits down with the founder of Data Kitchen, Christopher Bergh (otherwise known as the ‘Head Chef’) to discuss the importance of DataOps, and how this can be translated to ...
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Vanity, Sanity, Reality: Whats really important for your data strategy, with Jason Foster from 2021-04-01T03:00
It’s easy to have the wrong priorities, focus on the latest technology trend, the next big thing and what bubbles up into the mainstream press when implementing a data strategy. In this episode ...
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The importance of data and technology in finance transformation, with Grant Deans from 2021-03-25T00:00
In this episode Jason talks to Grant Deans, a finance transformation specialist, on the role of data and analytics during finance transformation. They discuss how transformation shouldn’t have a...
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Building a data guided business: the change imperative, with Jason Foster from 2021-03-18T03:00
In this episode, Jason Foster explores the increasing imperative of being able to build an organisational culture that is guided by data and the lessons that can be learned from organisations th...
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Modelling financial unknowns during a crisis with Margarita Pineda-Ucero from 2021-03-11T04:00
During uncertain times, you need to be able to do the best with the information you have and be ready to pivot as necessary. You won’t get your risk modelling 100% accurate the first time, but i...
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What’s the correct planning horizon for your data strategy? from 2021-03-04T03:00
In this episode, host Jason Foster discusses planning horizons for your data strategy. With so much uncertainty, change, movement in people behaviour, adjustments in business strategy and long-t...
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Developing and retaining data and analytics talent, with Paul Ravenscroft from 2021-02-25T04:00
In this episode, Jason talks to Paul Ravenscroft, about his learnings of building data and analytics teams over the last 10 years at Boots, Walgreens Boots Alliance and now at Pets at Home as He...
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Interlude: a brief thanks to our listeners from 2021-02-18T04:00
In this short episode, Jason reflects on why he set up this podcast, the value he was hoping to deliver through it and an announcement about the upcoming additions to the schedule. This is the o...
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Using data to grow an eCommerce business, with Ed Child from 2021-02-11T04:00
In this episode, Jason talks to Ed Child, the Head of Enterprise Data and Insights at a fast-growing eCommerce business, Studio Retail. They talk through the success Studio have had through lock...
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The hustle of the CDO, with Cara Dailey from 2021-02-04T03:00
In this episode, Jason talks to the Chief Data Officer at Silicon Valley Bank, Cara Dailey, about the importance of the first 100 days in post and the level of hustle needed to carve your role a...
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How the C-suite is preparing for and responding to AI with Karim Jalbout, Partner at the executive search and leadership advisory firm, Egon Zehnder (Episode 16) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We talk to Karim Jalbout, Partner at executive search and leadership advisory firm, Egon Zehnder about the role AI has in shaping modern business and how the C-suite is dealing with the challenges ...
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The importance of collaboration, shared learning and brave and bold leadership in modern business, with Gemma Greaves, Chief Executive at The Marketing Society (Episode 15) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode, we talk to Gemma Greaves who is Chief Executive at The Marketing Society and Founder of her own private members' club Cabal. We talk about the value of creating and being part of a...
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How technology and analytics can impact on human potential, with Gustavo Canton from 2021-01-14T04:00
In this episode, Jason discusses the use of technology and analytics and its impact on human potential with Analytics Leader at Starbucks, Gustavo Canton. They discuss the philosophy of human co...
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Lessons on becoming a Chief Data Officer, with Ashley Brinegar from 2020-12-31T00:30
In this episode Jason talks to Ashley Brinegar, the Chief Data Officer (CDO) at Timet, about her experiences on becoming a CDO and how her background in engineering, lean manufacturing, Six Sigm...
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Building global data products at HSBC, with Ranil Boteju from 2020-12-17T05:00
In this episode, Jason speaks to Ranil Boteju, the Global Head of Data and Analytics in Wealth and Personal Banking at HSBC about building global data products. They discuss Ranil’s journey to d...
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Governing your data - a key pillar in your data strategy, with George Firican from 2020-12-03T05:00
In this episode Jason talks to George Firican, a data governance practitioner and founder of Listen
Advancing the craft of data leadership, with Jennifer Agnes from 2020-11-19T05:00
In this episode, Jason talks to Jennifer Agnes about the role of the Chief Data Officer and data leadership in general. They explore what works, the challenges and what happens when things go wr...
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Rising importance of location intelligence with James Miller from 2020-11-05T15:28:30
Fixing dirty data with Susan Walsh, The Classification Guru from 2020-10-22T05:00
Description: In this episode, Jason talks to Susan Walsh, the self-named Classification Guru, about dirty data in the context of your data strategy. They discuss what dirty data is, why the qual...
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Setting the standard for sharing data across the health industry, with Tariq Bhatti from 2020-10-08T05:00
In this episode, Jason talks to the Head of Data and Analytics at the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Tariq Bhatti about collaborating with the health industry to create a data ecosystem and sett...
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Personal and team resilience from 2020-09-23T10:01:40
In this episode Jason Foster, Caroline Bellamy, Will Fraser and Christian Hughes discuss resilience and how to build it personally and in teams. They explore different perspectives of resilience...
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Analytics as a competitive weapon and the impact of culture on success, with Alan Jacobson from 2020-09-10T08:24:14
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The power and opportunity data provides in financial services, with Lynn Pope from 2020-08-27T10:46:27
In this episode Jason talks to seasoned data leader, Lynn Pope, about the vision for data in the financial services sector, the opportunities for where data can play a part and the challenges wi...
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Workforce planning to support a successful data strategy, with Jez Clark from 2020-08-13T04:00
In this episode, Jason talks to Jez Clark, CEO at data staffing consultancy, Eden Smith. They discuss the importance of organisational design and workforce planning to a successful data strategy...
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The role of data in business and digital transformation, with Jamie Head from 2020-07-30T04:00
In this episode, Jason talks to the Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Ocean Spray, Jamie Head about his mandate to modernise their digital and technology estate. They discuss the role data...
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Using data and analytics to improve customer engagement, with Gail Miller from 2020-07-15T23:30
In this episode Jason talks to the Gail Miller, the Head of Data at ScottishPower, about how she has used her commercial background to potent effect to improve customer engagement and to deliver...
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Delivering value from data is a journey not a destination, with Graeme McDermott from 2020-07-02T16:29:01
In this episode Jason talks to Graeme McDermott, the Chief Data Officer at Addison Lee, about his journey delivering business value with data. They explore the journey, how you measure progress,...
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How to monetise, manage and measure information as an asset, with Doug Laney from 2020-06-18T05:00
In this episode, Jason talks to Doug Laney, the author of Infonomics, ex Gartner distinguished analyst and currently a consultant at Caserta. A fascinating and fast-paced discussion on how organ...
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Agile data strategy at AXA Healthcare from 2020-06-04T05:00
In this episode, Jason talks to Nirali Patel, the Chief Data Officer at AXA Healthcare, about the use and value of having an agile data strategy. They cover what being agile means on context of ...
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What the C-Suite needs from their Chief Data Officer, with Andy Day from 2020-05-21T04:00
In this episode, Jason talks to serial Chief Data Officer, Andy Day about what a Board cares about and how data plays a part in that. They discuss why data should be at the top table, why the Ch...
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The relationship between data and change with business leader, Nicky Klein from 2020-05-07T04:00
In this episode Jason talks to seasoned business, data and change leader, Nicky Klein about the relationship that exists between data and business change. They explore the drive and requirement ...
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How UEFA uses insights to develop and govern European football with Sefton Perry from 2020-04-23T04:00
In this episode, Jason talks to Sefton Perry, the Head of the Intelligence Centre at UEFA, about how he and his team use data and insights to develop football, govern the game and run multi-mill...
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How data can drive value and save money with Nina Monckton from 2020-04-09T15:14:42
In this episode Nina Monckton, Chief Insight (Data) Officer at the NHS Business Services Authority, joins Jason to discuss how use of data led to over £100m of potential savings in just 6 months...
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The hype and reality around data, analytics and AI with Simon Hayter, Knight Frank from 2020-03-27T16:31:51
In this episode we talk to Simon Hayter, Partner at Knight Frank about the hype surrounding data and analytics, how to use and be aware of hype and bringing things back to reality. We discuss in...
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How HMRC embeds data into strategy and operations, with Kevin Fletcher from 2020-03-05T06:00
Jason talks to Kevin Fletcher, CDO at HMRC, about the role of the CDO in public organisations, and how you embed data into strategy and operations.
In this episode, they discuss Kevin’s r...
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Optimising customer journeys and ROI, with Gabriel Hughes from 2020-02-13T06:00
Jason talks to Gabriel Hughes, CEO at Metageni and the architect of attribution modelling tools for Google.
In this episode, we talk about how you deliver return from marketing and custom...
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The CDO is evolving: are you ready? With Tim Lum from 2019-12-26T06:00
The Chief Data Officer is a relatively new role, but how is it set to change in 2020 and beyond? Tim Lum, a senior data leader with a wealth of experience leading data transformation, shares his...
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Reality Check on AI, with Theo Priestley from 2019-12-12T06:00
Theo Priestley, antifuturist, author and CMO at WFS Technologies, joins the podcast to share his grounding perspective on the future of AI. With Jason Foster, they strip down the artificial inte...
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Data From Scratch: a Blessing or a Curse? With Alan Cruickshank from 2019-11-28T06:00
Alan Cruickshank, Head of Data at Tails.com, shares his experience building data functions from scratch in a fast-paced business. With Jason Foster at the helm, they discuss the advantages of be...
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How The Guardian uses data to drive the digital revolution, with Catherine Brien from 2019-10-24T06:00
Catherine Brien is leading a new data and analytics initiative at The Guardian - can data help drive new success in the transition from print to digital? Jason Foster helms this episode of the H...
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Realising data sharing and collaboration in the supply chain, with Neil Sparrow from 2019-08-23T08:44:18
More transparent data sharing is the key to driving better supply chains according to Neil Sparrow, Head of BI at AJW. With more open data sharing across an industry, businesses could theoretica...
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It’s Master Data, not Governance, with Scott Taylor from 2019-08-01T07:00
Master data and governance are the focus of Scott Taylor, nicknamed the ‘Data Whisperer’ for his role in advising businesses on how to approach data management. With Jason Foster at the helm, th...
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Harnessing Psychology, Data and Visualisation, with Mark Ainsworth from 2019-07-11T05:00
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Gender Bias and Diverse Skills in Data, with Payal Jain from 2019-06-13T03:30
In this episode, we talk to Payal Jain, Managing Director at JCURV, about the impact of gender bias on data and analytics. We discuss the importance of employing a diverse range of skills, and f...
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How Dating Apps Evolved Through Data, with Nick Saretzky from 2019-05-09T13:08:28
In this episode, we talk to Nick Saretzky, Senior Director of Project Management at Tinder, about how dating apps started out with data. We discuss the benefits of driving change through data in...
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Digital CX and Tracking Behaviours in Gambling, with Kerry Dawes from 2019-04-25T05:00
In this episode, we talk to Kerry Dawes, the Director of Digital Customer Experience at The Rank Group. We discuss the impact of data on the digital customer experience, and how new technologies...
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Practical AI and the Role of Optimisation, with Daniel Hulme from 2019-04-11T04:00
In this episode, we talk to Daniel Hulme, CEO of Satalia, on the progress of AI and how it's being implemented today. We discuss how organisations can more effectively use AI with optimisation, ...
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How Rugby is Becoming Data-Driven, with Will Fraser from 2019-03-31T03:00
We talk to Will Fraser, Director of The Saracens Way, about the potential of data in competitive sports. We discuss the cultural change embedded in becoming data-driven, and the impact of this c...
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Recognising Mental Wellbeing in Data Leadership, with Jacquelyn Guderley from 2019-03-21T05:00
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Diversity, Inclusion, and Discrimination in Data | International Women's Day 2019 from 2019-03-07T23:00
In this episode, Jason hosts a wider discussion on Diversity & Inclusion in data, joined by three leading advocates for the cause. Roisin McCarthy is the Founder of W...
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Cross-Market Data Teams and International Operations, with Anthea DeSyllas from 2019-03-06T04:00
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The Challenges of Data Leadership in Modern Business, with Allison Nau (Episode 20) from 2019-02-07T12:53:38
In this episode, we talk to Allison Nau, Director of Test Learn Iterate, about the challenges of leading data within modern businesses. We discuss the best approaches to encouraging trust in dat...
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Data Visualization, Dashboards and Soft Skills in Data with Andy Cotgreave, Technical Evangelist at Tableau (Episode 19) from 2019-01-09T04:30
In this episode, we talk to Andy Cotgreave, Technical Evangelist at Tableau, about the role of Data Visualization and presenting data effectively. We discuss the significance of dashboards in un...
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The Future of Chat Bots and Natural Language Technology with Julian Harris, Head of AI Technology Research at CognitionX (Episode 18) from 2018-12-12T04:00
In this episode, we talk to Julian Harris, the Head of AI Technology Research at CognitionX, about the challenges involved in developing sophisticated Natural Language Technology. We discuss how...
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Intelligent agents and conversational user interface through AI with Dennis Mortensen, CEO and Founder at x.ai (Episode 17) from 2018-11-19T12:00
In this episode, we talk to the CEO and Founder of x.ai, Dennis Mortensen, about creating his AI driven personal assistant that takes on the task of booking meetings for you. We unpick what an inte...
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Using data science to create digital products and seamless customer experiences at Skyscanner with Principal Data Scientist, Ewan Nicolson (Episode 14) from 2018-07-16T06:00
In this episode, we talk to Ewan Nicolson who is the Principal Data Scientist at Skyscanner, the travel fare aggregator website and metasearch engine about how they are using data and data science ...
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Using data and analytics to support and protect those using health and care services with Director of Intelligence at the Care Quality Commission, Helen Louwrens (Episode 13) from 2018-07-09T05:00
In this episode we talk to Helen Louwrens who spent a long part of her career at Dunhumby helping retailers and FMCG brands get better insight and build relationships with their customers.
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Being Human Centred in a World of Data, Algorithms and Artificial Intelligence with Jo Cruse (Episode 12) from 2018-06-19T06:00
In this episode we talk to Jo Cruse, MD at The Unreasonables, about how in the midst of an avalanche of data and AI in both hype and reality, its easy to think that automation and bots are taking o...
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Making A More Sustainable And Healthy Planet Using Data And Analytics With Stephen Jamieson And Maggie Buggie (Episode 11) from 2018-05-29T06:00
In this episode, we talk to Stephen Jamieson and Maggie Buggie leaders at the global tech vendor, SAP. We discuss their hugely impressive and admirable initiative looking at removing single-use pla...
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Creating the Algorithmic Enterprise with David Rosen (Episode 10) from 2018-04-30T17:07:29
In this episode, we talk to David Rosen who is Head of Strategy for Tibco Software and industry thought-leader in business redesign from the perspective of data and analytics. We explore how to cre...
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Marketing To Drive Commercial Growth In The Entertainment Business With Phil Day (Episode 9) from 2018-04-23T18:00
In this episode, we talk to the Marketing and Communications Director from the Really Useful Group, Phil Day, on using data and analytics to reach new audiences and delight existing customers of An...
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Creating Commercial Value Through Data Science with Ryan Moriarty (Episode 8) from 2018-04-09T04:57:19
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Ryan Moriarty, VP of Commercial Growth at music startup Sofar Sounds. We discuss the application of data science algorithms to value driving use cases in his...
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Change And Ethics In Data Strategy With Roberto Maranca (Episode 7) from 2018-03-29T12:30
In this episode, Jason Foster talks to the Chief Data Officer from Lloyds Banking Group, Roberto Maranca, about his role as a change agent and the importance of change in data initiatives to drive ...
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Ryan Den Rooijen - Putting Strategy Into Action (Episode 6) from 2018-03-26T06:30
In this episode, we talk to the Head of Data and Advanced Analytics at Dyson, Ryan Den Rooijen. We have a fascinating discussion around implementing data strategy, his deep love for MPP systems, cr...
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Tim Carmichael - Getting Buy In and Generating Momentum (Episode 5) from 2018-03-12T20:27:06
In this episode, we talk to Tim Carmichael, the Head of Data transformation at Southern Water and previously Chief Data and Analytics Officer for The British Army. We cover the building blocks for ...
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Live Tracking Apps, the Dark Side of AI, and more in the news (Episode 4) from 2018-03-08T22:36:56
In this episode Jason Foster (CEO), James Lupton (CTO) and Tor Park (Head of Marketing) from Cynozure discuss news from the previous month that made it into the mainstream press and some trade publ...
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Johanna Hutchinson - The Emerging Data Team (Episode 3) from 2018-02-23T12:44:24
In this episode we are talking to Johanna Hutchinson, who is Head of Data at The Pensions Regulator, previously at HM Revenue & Customs with a background in research and statistics. Together we exp...
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Barry Green - Priorities for the Chief Data Officer (Episode 2) from 2018-02-22T15:20:57
In this episode of Hub & Spoken we talk to Barry Green, the interim Chief Data Officer for the Bank of Ireland, prior to which he was Chief Data Officer at HSBC and number of roles at Citibank and ...
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Pete Williams - The Role Of The Chief Data Officer (Episode 1) from 2018-02-14T14:21:54
In this episode, we talk to Pete Williams who has had a career in data spanning a number of UK retailers like Waitrose and M&S. Pete is a fantastic evangelist, change agent and leader in data and a...
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