Founder stories from the world of Data and AI Beyond the Now: Building the Future of Work with Data & AI S1 | E4 | How to build a modern data team in a start up with Zachary Wilner - Head of Analytics at Pair Eyewear - ThinkData Podcast

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24th Jan 2023

S1 | E4 | How to build a modern data team in a start up with Zachary Wilner - Head of Analytics at Pair Eyewear

It's Episode 4 of the ThinkData Podcast and Alex had the pleasure of speaking with Zachary Wilner who is the Head of Data & Analytics at Pair. They are one of the most exciting direct-to-consumer startups in the market today, and very early on decided to invest in and commit to building out a best-in-class modern data stack!

In this episode, we will discuss -

  • The importance of having a clear roadmap and infrastructure in place before trying to perform any analysis and deliver reporting capability to stakeholders
  • How Zach defined his team's values on day one BEFORE a single hire had been made
  • What steps he took when deciding on what the modern data stack should consist of
  • How to strike that right balance of player and coach in a growing business
  • Top tips and advice for those looking to break into management
  • The benefit of networking and building up a trusted network of contacts in this space
  • What is behind the rise in popularity of Analytics engineering, and how to break into it
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ThinkData Podcast
Beyond the Now: Building the Future of Work with Data & AI
If you’re into the latest in Data and AI, and curious about how founders and senior leaders are building and scaling companies in this space, you’re in the right place.

Each episode, we sit down with some of the most interesting voices in the industry, from startup founders to seasoned execs, to hear their stories, lessons learned, and the real strategies behind growing great businesses.

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Alex Hutchings

I’m the Co-Founder of the Dataworks Group, a specialist talent partner in the world of Data and Artificial Intelligence.

I’ve spent the last 15+ years working at the heart of this space, helping some of the most exciting companies on the planet build world-class Data and AI teams.

Through our roundtables, live events, and right here on the ThinkData Podcast, my goal is simple: to bring you real insights from the fastest-growing talent market in the world.

Whether you’re building, hiring, or just curious about what’s next, you’ll hear straight from the founders and senior leaders shaping the future of work.