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21st Mar 2023

S1 | E8 | What does it take to become a Product Manager in AI and ML with Alon Bochman - Head of Compliance at YouTube Ads

This is Episode 8 of the ThinkData Podcast and in this episode, we spoke with Alon Bochman who heads up Privacy, Transparency & Compliance at YouTube Ads.

He has an excellent background in Artificial intelligence and Machine Learning which has seen him build and launch some of the most innovative and cutting-edge AI products for Microsoft, YouTube, and Genpact.

We discussed -

  • His background and journey to Google(from a non-classic career in finance to launching and selling his first software firm)
  • When should companies look to establish a dedicated Data Product function, and what considerations should they make before making those first hires?
  • What is behind the demand and interest in Data Product Management?
  • What should people consider before deciding on a career in Data Product management?
  • What considerations should candidates consider before deciding whether to join a FAANG or Large Tech firm?
  • What does the future hold for AI and ML heading(from a Product perspective)

Here are the resources Alon mentioned for anyone looking to switch to a Product career!

1. Cracking the PM Interview

2. Cracking the PM Career

3. Inspired

4. Product School

5. Exponent

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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.