Founder stories from the world of Data and AI Beyond the Now: Building the Future of Work with Data & AI S1 | E7 | Self service analytics and why Data Governance should be embraced & not feared with Michelle Ballen - Head of Analytics at Future - ThinkData Podcast

Episode 7

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13th Mar 2023

S1 | E7 | How to embed Self-service analytics and Data Governance at the very heart of a start-up with Michelle Ballen - Head of Analytics at Future

This is Episode 7 of the ThinkData Podcast and we had a great chat with Michelle Ballen who heads up Data & Analytics at Future who are a fast-growing Personal training platform in the US.

We discussed -

  • What steps companies should take when establishing a culture and environment of self-service analytics and who is ultimately responsible for the internal adoption of those tools?
  • Why Data governance should be embraced and not feared.
  • What are the benefits of organizations adopting and fostering an experimentation-based culture regarding product development and analytics?
  • What should leaders do in order to create a united workforce and an environment of continual learning?
  • What steps did Michelle take to navigate her career which saw her becoming a "Head of Data" within the modern data stack for some of the most exciting tech firms in the US today?

This was a cracking episode for anyone interested in how to create a culture of self-service analytics and fantastic work culture, whilst also appreciating that the success of so many projects within Data start and end with a robust and strict Data governance process!

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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.