Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

Online teaching has seen a spike in popularity since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the need for virtual learning in every home, online schools have accelerated their transition from teachers teaching from physical locations to a completely remote setting.

Ryan Lamb, Chief Technology Officer at The Really Great Teacher Company, joins the show to discuss his experience in the space and his unique journey to CTO.

What we talked about:

  • The Really Great Teacher Company Explained
  • Ryan’s Differentiated Journey to CTO
  • The Needs of the Client & Day-to-Day Operations
  • Data Science & The Rugby World Cup
  • Ryan Lamb: Data Scientist or Poet
  • How the Day-to-Day Goals Are Achieved by the Team
  • Tech Industry Improvements & COVID-19 Changes
  • Key Takeaways w/ Ryan

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

  • Predicting Rugby Using Python Article
  • Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

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