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In this episode of the Data 4 All Podcast titled "Data Education Crisis," hosts Charlie Apigian and Charlie Yielding delve into the current challenges facing the education system, particularly in relation to data education. They discuss the crisis of data education, emphasizing the need for actionable solutions that stem from a deep understanding of data, insights, and storytelling.
The podcast further explores the idea of re-education and upskilling, with Apigian sharing his experiences from previous executive teaching engagements and his plans for one-on-one coaching sessions. He advocates for a data-driven approach to executive coaching, aiming to fast-track individuals to better data enlightenment. The hosts also touch upon the importance of building a data community and the role of mentorship in education. They discuss the broader implications of data and AI on business and the necessity of addressing cultural and people-related issues before introducing technical solutions. The episode concludes with a reflection on the importance of asking the right questions and the challenges of measuring educational outcomes, drawing parallels between the dilemmas faced in data projects and those in the education sector.
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Charlie and Charlie welcome Leah Pica, author of "Present Beyond Measure" and Charlie Apigian's graduate class. Their conversation zigzags from the personal to the professional, diving into the heart of narrative techniques that can turn even the driest data into a compelling saga.
The dialogue saunters through the daily avenues where data becomes our silent partner—from tracking sleep patterns with biometric wizardry to the ritual of financial foresight. They revel in the tactile joy of journaling, be it through keystrokes or pen swipes, contemplating how artificial intelligence might one day offer insights into our stress patterns through our own written words. As the conversation winds down, they discuss the fine art of making sure your message sticks long after the lights dim on your presentation. Join Charlei and Charlie and the class for a hearty dose of enlightenment, laughter, and the occasional 'aha' moment on the rollercoaster ride of data storytelling.
Who is Lea Pica?
Lea Pica is a data analyst turned Data Storytelling Advocate, international speaker, and workshop facilitator who teaches how to present data and inspire action to thousands of data and marketing practitioners around the world.
Her mission is to transform data meeting snoozefests into vehicles for change using the power of neuroscience, storytelling, emotion, and effective communication.
Lea is a seasoned data analytics practitioner and digital marketer with over 13 years of experience building search and analytics practices for agencies, publishers, and top brands. She hosts the industry-acclaimed Present Beyond Measure® Show podcast and is authoring her first data presentation book, Present Beyond Measure.
She's had the privilege of training the talented staff of both Fortune 500 brands and analytics/marketing agencies including Microsoft, Deloitte, Intuit, Search Discovery, Ayzenberg Group, Constellation Brands, CVS, and many more.
Lea is a frequent headliner at global live and virtual conferences such as Digital Summit, MeasureSummit, ConversionXL Live, DigiMarCon, Marketing Analytics Summit, Virtual Analytics Summit, Digital Analytics Hub, DAA Symposia, and Web Analytics Wednesday.
She is available for training workshops and conference events, and may be reached for both at LeaPica.com/Contact.
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When the ground beneath you shifts, how do you find your footing? That's the heart of our latest journey into the unpredictable waves of career and personal life changes. The curtain rises on Charlie Yielding's tale of transitioning from a 15-year legacy at a company to the uncharted waters of new opportunities. We unfold the complicated emotions tied to workplace upheavals, the severing of long-standing bonds, and the daunting yet thrilling prospect of starting fresh. Navigating these waters isn't a solo act—so join us as we share the poignant lessons learned from letting go and the courage required to embrace new beginnings.
Charlie Yielding and Charlie Apigian both dive into their last few months and years within their careers and how the work-life balance has personally affected them and how taking a step back allows for growth that hope will be fun and most important impactful.
Join the Charlie's as they take charge of their careers and bring you along on the journey.
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Ever grappled with the idea that the music you stream, the content you consume, and the data you share could intersect with the intricate web of technology law? We're peeling back the layers of this digital onion with Franklin Graves, an attorney whose expertise melds legal know-how with genuine enthusiasm for content creation. Together, we're traversing the terrain of data provenance and the ethical quandaries in AI development, crucial for everyone from up-and-coming YouTubers to the boardrooms of tech giants.
Wading deeper into the data pool, our episode traverses the tightrope walk of legal databases, access to justice, and the spark of controversy ignited by AI's hand in generating legal documents. It's a world where the scales of public good and proprietary interests are in constant flux, a balance made even more precarious by the rise of deepfakes and the push for platform liability. Through it all, we underscore the shared responsibility in content moderation, and why every click, every post, carries weight in the digital ecosystem.
Franklin GravesFranklinis an experienced in-house counsel currently serving as a member of the technology law group at HCA Healthcare, Inc., where he provides guidance and strategic counsel for corporate technology initiatives.
He is also a Lecturer on Law with New England Law | Boston where he teaches Cyber Law, and an Affiliated Faculty with Emerson College’s Business of Creative Enterprises MA program where he teaches business and IP law.
Franklin previously held roles on the commercial legal team at Eventbrite, Inc. and Naxos Music Group. Franklin also runs the weekly newsletter, Creator Economy Law, on LinkedIn.
He regularly contributes to IPWatchdog, Tubefilter, and Passionfruit, as a means to educate creators and raise awareness of all legal aspects of the creator economy. He is based in Nashville, TN.
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Join us for a conversation with Alex Curtis from the Nashville Technology Council, as we uncover the pivotal role of data advocacy in shaping the tech policies that govern our communities and industries. From Alex's work in internet legislation to his advocacy for a diverse tech ecosystem, this episode provides rich insights into the strategies that empower tech members to effectively influence policy and legislation. Join us and gain a deeper understanding of the nexus between technology, policy, and education, offering a narrative that's both enlightening and essential for anyone passionate about the future of tech advocacy.
Hear firsthand how Alex's chairmanship of the advocacy committee for TECHNA is vital in forging a collective voice, and how collaborations across Tennessee are pushing for pivotal computer science education reforms. It's a testament to the power of community, relationships, and strategic engagement in driving forward progressive tech policies that benefit us all.
This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in how continuous learning and adaptation are crucial in an ever-evolving tech landscape, and for those who seek to understand the intersections of technology, policy, and innovation.
About Alex Curtis:
Alex is the Chief Development Officer for the Greater Nashville Technology Council. He developed the Council’s public policy program, leads the NTC Advocacy Committee, and advocates on behalf of Middle Tennessee's tech industry. Alex also works to promote the Middle Tennessee tech community through local and national communications.
Alex comes to the NTC from an innovation-policy perspective. Over his 20+ years in public policy, working for two U.S. Senators, one Administration, and a public advocacy organization that he helped grow into a thought leader, he worked to develop influential coalitions of tech companies and public interest groups. He honed his communication skills creatively explaining hard-to-understand concepts to legislators and the public. These include issue-based viral videos that became “Internet memes” recognized by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Moyers on America, and multiple episodes of The Daily Show.
Alex, his wife Magi, and their two adorable children live in Nashville. Alex received a BS degree in Business from Wake Forest University and a JD degree from the University of Akron School of Law.
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We know that Oracle is a data and tech company, but do you know that Oracle is the backbone of F1 Racing (Red Bull Team) and the Premier Futbol League (English Soccer)? Charlie Yielding and Shauna Sprague interview Carrie Nielsen, Senior Director Product Strategy and Analytics at Oracle at the 2023 Analytics Summit in Nashville, TN (Oct. 2 and 3). Carrie shares her love for data and sports and also what it takes to build a simulator at home.
As a introduction, Charlie Yielding sat down with Elise Cambournac, President & CEO of the Greater Nashville Technology Council (NTC) to talk about the Analytics Summit, the relationship between Oracle and the NTC, and the mission and aims of the NTC.
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Charlie Yielding and Charlie Apigian revisit the topic from Episode 01, examining how the perception and application of data have fundamentally changed over the past year.
The new meaning of data revolves around the idea that data is no longer just a static collection of facts and figures. Instead, it has evolved into a dynamic resource that can be manipulated and interpreted in various ways to generate insights and drive decision-making. This shift in perception is largely due to advancements in artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure, which have made it possible to collect, analyze, and interpret data on an unprecedented scale.
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What a 2023! With all of the advancements in AI and expectations on where the future of technology is headed, Charlie Yielding and Charlie Apigian recap episodes from 2023, some of the top stories, and their predictions for 2024.
Recap of previous episodes:
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Welcome to the second annual "Coolies" (or at least that is what Charlie Apigian keeps calling them), where the Data 4 All crew provides their favorite data related apps and devices from the past year and decide on the top data app and top data device.
Join Charlie Yielding, Shauna Sprague, and Charlie Apigian for some apps and devices you may or may not know about and see who has the best ones - hint: they are not named Charlie.
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The Coolies Scoring:
**Winner: Shauna Sprague (3 votes)!
Other Apps and Devices mentioned:**
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We hear a lot about Generative AI, but without Large Language models, they would not exists. Therefore, Charlie Apigian and Charlie Yielding dive into some interesting facts and nuances for Large Language Models (LLMs).
What is a LLM?
It is the foundation model (a kind of large neural network) that generates or embeds text. The text they generate can be conditioned by giving them a starting point or “prompt,” enabling them to solve useful tasks expressed in natural language or code.
NOTE: Do you know that it cost over $500 million to train GPT-4? For Google Gemini, the cost is estimated at $1 billion.
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It is time for the Charlie Yielding and Charlie Apigian to dive into the human aspects of AI and how humans can use data and AI for personal and professional routines.
What questions do people ask about AI?
How to be human
How YOU can be productive
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Shauna Sprague joins Charlie Yielding and Charlie Apigian to talk about the chaos over the past few weeks at OpenAI, which includes the ouster of Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, the attempt to rehire both, then the unexpected hiring of both at Microsoft, and the eventual rehiring of Sam Altman and Greg Brockman at OpenAI.
Shauna and Charlie Y. details the events starting with the OpenAI Developer Conference on November 6th through the rehiring. Buckle and up and come along for the ride and follow along with the twists and turns from crazy month of November at OpenAI.
**(Note: Is it amazing that only one year ago - we were introduced to ChatGPT.)
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Charlie Apigian brings back his mom, Charlene Apigian, to talk about data scams to avoid and how to know when it is happening and what to do when it happens. They also cover each area in detail with scams such as the grandparent scam, advance fee fraud, and fake health insurance.
4 Data Scams to Avoid are:
What happens if you get scammed?
* Report it
* Block it
* Notify
* Get a Charlie, or someone or a store that you trust
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What You Need to Know about Phone and Internet Scams
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https://www.tn.gov/attorneygeneral/working-for-tennessee/consumer/resources/materials/phone-internet-scams.html#:~:text=Call%20the%20Tennessee%20Division%20of,.consumercomplaints.fcc.gov
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In today's episode of Data 4 All the Charlie Yielding and Charlie Apigian talk about the basics of building a network. How to network, why to network and tips and tricks to building that network to best support your opportunities and also just to engage with others in your profession.
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0:00 Intro - Why Network
3:50 Why we teach networking in ELITE
9:00 How to get started with your Network
23:55 How to dress for a networking event
4:20 How to start talk to people in a crowded room
44:13 How to initiate conversation in a crowded room when you are nervous
50:58 How to network with a group
54:42 Always ask the question
58:20 How to disengage from a conversation or group
1:04:30 Brief overview of networking at multi-day events
1:10:02 How to keep track of your growing network
1:17:23 The importance of showing up when growing a network
1:21:50 Closing
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Charlie Yielding and Charlie Apigian cover 4 updates that wow them in ChatGPT. Not only have there been updates that make it faster, but also brand new features.
The Data 4 Amazing Updates for ChatGPT
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What does the future of education look like with the advances in AI and technology? Charlie Yielding and Charlie Apigian setup a discussion with three professors at the Nashville Analytics Summit.
The Nashville Analytics Summit is the premier data, AI, and analytics event in the Southeast that brings practitioners, educators, and other data enthusiasts together. This year The Data 4 all Podcast was official podcast of the conference.
For the interview Shauna Sprague and Charlie Yielding talk to Dr. Sam Zaza, Dr. Amy Harris, and Dr. Stephanie Totty about how Generative AI will affect the classroom, and how educators need to embrace AI and not fear it. The three professors also walk through their unique paths to education, including living in a RV while pursuing a Ph.D.
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In this Data 4 episode Charlie yielding and Charlie Apigian discuss 4 different avenues to learning and pathways to getting started - including:
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At this year's Analytics Summit in Nashville, TN (10/2 and 10/3), Charlie Apigian and Charlie Yielding interviewed individuals in the data community that were on hand as that represent the new title (or equivalent) of Chief Data Officer within their organizations. We were fortunate enough to have Jason Beyer (Bridgetsone), Joe Melvin (Nissan), Johnathan Tate (Caterpillar Financial), and Shruti Sharma (Ingram Content Group) as our guests talking about several topics include:
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In this episode of the Data 4's, Charlie Yielding and Charlie Apigian cover the ever changing landscape of Data Privacy. Charlie Y. explains that there have been many more states that are actively pursuing data privacy - but there is still a long way to go. The 4 topics include:
This is an episode that will help you keep your pulse on data privacy and how it impacts you.
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This week's episode is a special one with Charlie Apigian interviewing his mom, Charlene Apigian, about her journey through the years in a single parent household as a child, a career as a teacher, radio host, accountant, and parent to the famous Charlie A. Charlene was pre-computer, pre-internet, pre-smart phone and now pre-AI - and how to navigate the ever changing technological landscape.
The two dive into the perceptions, barriers, and opportunities for older individuals and how the future of data and artificial intelligence can be scary but also exciting. Enjoy as Charlene tells stories of Charlie A. as a child and how she now leverages Charlie and technology to make sure she keeps up with news and daily tasks.
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On the second installment of the "The Data 4's" Charlie Yielding and Charlie Apigian tackle 4 intriguing data jobs of the future. These are main job that will transform over the next few years, including a data scientist becoming more of a "data translator", the new roles of the data analyst, the role of a data ethicist, and of course - every job will be a data job.
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Charlie Yielding and Charlie Apigian welcome Shauna Sprague back to the podcast and this time, Shauna has some news. She is starting her own channel called AI for All that will focus on how AI can be used to make you more productive and her own new venture femlogicai.com.
In this episode, everything from the basics of AI, what is Generative AI and the different tools available (more than just ChatGPT), and other tools and techniques using AI products that can drive your productivity way up.
Shauna Sprague is an Information Technology leader and strategic partner with more than 10 years of IT leadership and experience. In her current role, she leads an innovative team that supports business objectives by developing and executing strategies through data; identifying efficiencies and serving as a business mediator between the IT and internal functions to enhance executives’ decision-making abilities. Shauna is an active member of the Nashville Technology Council, serves as a mentor to younger IT professionals (particularly underrepresented female talent) and continually contributes to IT development opportunities within her community.
Shauna's LinkedIn: @shaunasprague
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The Data 4's are mini episodes that cover different data, tech, or AI topics in lists of 4. Every other week, Charlie Yielding and Charlie Apigian will go rapid fire in this 15 minute format.
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Zach Gemignani, Founder and CEO of Juice Analytics, joins Charlie Apigian and Charlie Yielding again to have a deeper conversation on data storytelling. What has changed, how has it evolved and what methods, tips and tricks allow to tell the best data stories.
They also talk AI and the future of Data Storytelling and the impact the rapidly changing landscape of data will continue to challenge the data enthusiast.
About Zach Gemignani
Zach Gemignani is CEO and co-founder of Juice Analytics. He has helped Juice become a leading analytics company focused on data storytelling and data products. As CEO, he is responsible for product direction, business development, and thought leadership. He is the author of "Data Fluency: Empowering Your Organization with Effective Data Communication" published by Wiley.
Prior to Juice, Zach led reporting and analytics efforts at AOL and was a consultant with Diamond Technology Partners and Booz Allen. He graduated from Haverford College with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and received his MBA from The Darden School at the University of Virginia.
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Charlie and Charlie celebrate episode 26 as the one year anniversary of the show and spend some time catching up and introducing a new concept for additional content called "The Data 4s".
The Data 4s are an opportunity to look at one specific topic and list the top 4 items that pertain to the topic. The only rules are that it must be 4 items, must pertain to data (which includes tech), and should stick to 15 minutes.
There is no better time to practice than now - so they conduct their first 3 Data 4s on this episode. The topics are:
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A serious topic that all parents struggle with is the use of data and technology as parents and what limits and controls should be put in place to help their kids. How do you manage passwords? What data is collected about the family? How much screen is too much (the answer will surprise you)? What controls or strategies should be used for social media use by our kids.
Charlie and Charlie welcome Meg Chamblee, Executive Vice President of TN UDig and mom of two children to the podcast to discuss these topics as well as many others.
About Meg Chamblee
Meg Chamblee leads the Tennessee market for UDig, a technology consulting firm partnering with clients on applications, data, and automation to create and enhance business value. She is also an active community leader, serving as the Immediate Past President of Women in Technology of Tennessee (WiTT) and serves as a board member for both Williamson Inc. and the Greater Nashville Technology Council, where she co-founded and continues to co-lead the NTC’s Emerging Leaders in Technology (ELITE) program. Meg is a Nashville native, and she and her husband have two children ages 12 and 7.
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Charlie and Charlie welcome Valerie Logan, Founder and CEO of the Data Lodge, to discuss data literacy. She explains the three main concepts for data literacy: mindset, language, and skills and how this translates into your everyday life life as well into an organization's data dependent culture. We also experienced a wasp hijacking (you have to watch the video), a power outage, and a few other Charlie-related blunders which made for a fun episode.
About Valerie Logan
Having founded The Data Lodge in 2019, Valerie is as committed to fostering data
literacy as it gets. An original nerdy, shy math girl from the Adirondack Mountains,
Valerie found her voice through a career of solving problems with data, and often being
called upon as a translator between business, data and analytics folks. Through this
translation, she realized that she was actually speaking an unnamed language, which
she coined Information as a Second Language® (or ISL). With a career in consulting
and research across decades and industries, it is her current role cracking the data-
driven culture code that is most fulfilling. When not welcoming people to her virtual
home at The Data Lodge, Valerie can be found with her hubby Brian either at their
home in Sarasota, FL, or up at the Lodge in the Summers in the Adirondacks- playing
Scrabble, chasing their lab Cooper, or having great conversations with friends on the
screened porch.
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In this episode, we spoke to Dan Bouk, author of "Democracy's Data," about the history of the U.S. Census. With a background in mathematics and literature, Bouk takes a unique, data-focused view on society. He talks about the importance of the people who make data, the processes they use, and the implications of these data sets on our lives. He details how the U.S. Census is one of the largest efforts to capture reality as data, with its outcomes impacting everything from political representation to fund allocation. His vision centers on the interaction between the questioner and the respondent, highlighting how this exchange transforms the real world into data.
About Dan Bouk
Dan Bouk is a Professor of history at Colgate University and researches the history of bureaucracies, quantification, and other modern things shrouded in cloaks of boringness. He teaches history at Colgate University and is the author of Democracy’s Data, which the New York Times called “endearingly nerdy.” His first book explored the history of personal data in the life insurance industry and was called How Our Days Became Numbered.
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Charlie and Charlie focus on the fundamentals of data science and discuss the rise of the data scientist role in the past two decades, the current job market where there are more positions than qualified individuals, and what is distinguishing between a data scientist and a data analyst, emphasizing that while both deal with data, their roles vastly differ. This episode covers the rudimentary concepts of machine learning (supervised and unsupervised) and gives you the vocabulary to speak "Data Science" at that next meetup.
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Data drives our perception, barriers, reality, and opportunities in nutrition. Whether it is how or what to eat, how the scale affects our relationship with food, or how it can be used in a positive way for our health and well-being. Charlie and Charlie welcome Sheri Traxler to the first episode of Season 3 (Episode 21) to talk about several topics, including:
About Sheri Traxler
Sheri Traxler, M.Ed., holds her Master's Degree in Health Promotion, is an A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer, an AASDN Nutrition Specialist and a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She is a national speaker for the Medical Fitness Association and has taught fitness episodes for Viacom Cable. Sheri is one of those "fortunate folks" who knew from childhood what she wanted to do: help people stay well.
Sheri worked as an Exercise Physiologist, Membership Director and Weight Management Instructor at the Vanderbilt Health and Wellness Center for 12 years. She left Vanderbilt and began health coaching, personal training and teaching wellness workshops through her business, ViREO Life. She has been training and coaching private clients for over 25 years.
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Charlie and Charlie celebrate the 20th episode by looking back at the last 19 episodes and diving into what they learned over the past 9 episodes, with the Data in... series (Music, Bourbon, News, Home Automation) and the evolution of AI in our society.
They also answer listener questions about AI, data privacy, and certifications vs. education, and many more. Join the crew as they celebrate the 20th episode milestone.
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In this episode, Charlie Apigian and Charlie Yielding dive into the world of betting, specifically casinos, sports, and the lottery. They look at the probability of winning (or losing!) and how the house always wins. (Sorry gambling friends - this might be a little tough to hear.)
So why does the house always win? Easy - math is hard and gamblers do not follow the math (or probability). But, after this episode you should have a better appreciate for the "math" and your ability to use betting as an entertainment (you will lose) instead of a yearning for making money.
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On this episode, Charlie and Charlie dive into the world of home automation from a data perspective. From locks to lights to cameras and thermostats, the world of home automation continues to change and continues to evolve and capture new data.
Charlie A. talks about how he went about starting from scratch in his new home and why he chose Apple Home Kit and the other gadgets that are compatible.
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The world of news is one of the most changed industries because of data and no one knows it better than Jennifer Duck, a two-time Emmy award winner, and soon to be doctorate graduate from Clemson University specializing in online disinformation. The Charlies' welcome Jen to the podcast and discuss how data has transformed news and will continue to change the profession with new innovations, such as AI and auto-generated news articles.
About Jennifer Duck
Jennifer Duck is a two-time Emmy award winner and assistant professor of media studies at Belmont University in Nashville, TN. She is also the education co-chair and serves on the Board of Governors for the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Midsouth chapter. Prior to her work at Belmont, Jen was a producer with Anderson Cooper, Katie Couric, and Oprah Winfrey, among others.
Jen began her career at ABC News in Washington, D.C. During her time with ABC, she traveled around the world aboard Air Force One as White House producer covering President George W. Bush and reported from the campaign trail as President Barack Obama and Senator John McCain canvassed the country in 2008. She earned her stripes as a local reporter and anchor at the NBC News affiliate in Bakersfield, California. Jen has also worked with non-profit organizations to spread awareness about important social issues. She produced educational campaigns for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, produced a live event for the David Lynch Foundation, and taught music journalism classes for the Recording Academy’s GRAMMY Camp.
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Right after Episode 15 was recorded, OpenAI announced GPT-4. So, Charlie and Charlie went right back into the studio to give an update on what is GPT compared to ChatGPT, the updates from GPT-3.5 to GPT-4, and the future applications of what AI, OpenAI, and other AI companies will be able to do.
"You should think of GPT-4 as the engine and ChatGPT as the fancy sports car that has the GPT-4 engine." - Charlie Apigian
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Everyone is talking about AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Chat GPT, but do individuals really understand it? Charlie and Charlie dive into the wonderful world of AI and the history and ramifications of Chat GPT with Paul Vinton, entrepreneur and technology expert.
About Paul Vinton
Paul Vinton is a business technology specialist who has a passion to assist business and community leaders to achieve their goals. He is from Western Australia, and currently resides in Adelaide, South Australia. Paul has worked in the information and communications technology sector for more than three decades and is recognized as an industry expert regularly being asked for comment and being featured in Australian IT media.
His most recent venture - Vintek - A cloud and security solutions company that was sold to New Era Technology in 2020. As a senior strategist Paul regularly interacts with global leads on emerging technology. He also has regularly been asked to be a judge in both national ICT Innovation awards and Women in ICT awards. In 2015 Paul won the EY Entrepreneur of the Year in the Central Region for the Technology sector – a prestigious award recognizing ICT excellence in entrepreneurship that is ongoing.
And now he is advising American universities about the future of education and I am extremely happy to say that he is also advising me on how we can change the world together with data for good.
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What do Data and Bourbon have in common? Listen to find out. Charlie and Charlie talked to Kenny Coleman, co-owner of Pursuit Spirits, co-host of the #1 (Bourbon Pursuit) and #62 (Behind the Pursuit) bourbon podcasts, and tech professional about this data and tech journey and how data has helped him start create the #1 bourbon podcast and start their bourbon business.
About Kenny Coleman:
Kenny Coleman is the Co-Founder of Pursuit Spirits, a company that was born from bourbon obsession as he is still the executive producer and co-host of Bourbon Pursuit, the highest ranked and world’s largest whiskey podcast. With 18 years of experience working in technology, he offers a perspective of industry disruption and what it means for bourbon. Kenny has been a presenter at bourbon society meetings, conferences, other podcasts, and a panel moderator at Bourbon & Beyond music festival. Today, Pursuit Spirits offers award-winning small-batch products with Pursuit United Bourbon and Pursuit United Rye as well as their single barrel product, Pursuit Series catered to whiskey enthusiasts.
Kenny is also a recognized technologist with extensive knowledge, experience, and skill with container infrastructures, execution of technical messaging, presenting at industry events, and software development. He is the perfect guest to talk Data and Bourbon.
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The Charlies' discuss how they process their data on. daily basis and Charlie Yielding goes into detail about his data methodology of CAPTURE and DIGESTION. This will allow you to build habits and to take every idea and put it into ACTION.
CAPTURE - When you have an idea, make sure to capture it at that moment - do not wait. This can be a note on your phone, a notebook, or any sophisticated method that works for you. But - it must work for you.
DIGESTION - Once it is captured - how you digest the data into a system is important.
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Charlie and Charlie starts the "Data in..." series where they dive into different industries and the importance and relevance of data with an expert in the field. The first one in the series is Music with Trevor Hinesley, CTO of Soundstripe.
This episode looks at how the music industry has changed because of technology and data and the nuances of streaming music. They also look to the future and how AI will enhance/transform the music industry.
About Trevor Hinesley
Trevor Hinesley is the co-Founder and CTO of Soundstripe. Founded by former touring musicians Micah Sannan (Co- CEO), Travis Terrell (Co-CEO), and Trevor Hinesley (CTO) who were looking for another way to use their musical talents to create an accessible revenue stream for musicians. Soundstripe is dedicated to making incredible music available to video content creatives. It is the premier royalty free music platform for content creators.
Trevor specializes in building scalable technology platforms by growing teams who desire to challenge the status quo. A former musician, he took up coding while touring with his band, Veridia, and noticed a knack for technology. Trevor is a two-time finalist of the Nashville Technology Council CTO of the Year, and a 40 under 40 by the Nashville Business Journal.
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Let's get ready to Data Rumble! For the start of Season 2, Charlie and Charlie are joined by Colin Callahan, Founder and CEO of Acklen Avenue Software, to debate different data related topics. Is data pronounced D-AY-TA or D-AT-AH? Is Data plural or singular? Do you use one complex password or many passwords? Apple or Google? What is the difference between analytics and data science, literacy and fluency, and storytelling and presentations.
Get ready for an intense throw down that settles these topics and so much more.
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Data 4 All hits its milestone of 10 episodes (Season 1)! Why does the first 10 episodes matter? These first 10 are baseline of knowledge that the Charlies' feel are necessary to talk data.
This episode dives deep into how data can empower YOU - that's right, you the listener to use data for your personal or professional initiatives. Also hear how Charlie Yielding's view on data has evolved and Charlie Apigian shares how his perception of the power of data is so much more - it starts conversations, is a convener, levels the playing field, and allows you to justify a statement.
So, in 2023 - are you ready to be empowered with data? Here is the episode that can help you get started.
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It is always assumed that data is available and it is clean and ready to analyze. But the reality is data is hard to find, it is very messy, and it is the biggest hurdle to using data for good and to make decisions.
This episode gets into the details of where your data, where your company's data, and where publicly available data can be located. Topics such as cloud storage, API's, databases, data warehouse, and how you can get started on your data journey.
Special Editor for Episode 09: Big thank you to Samantha Brown, a freshman at Bowling Green State University, who is studying Media Production (and we hope also minor in Data Science).
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Welcome to the Christmas edition of the Data 4 All podcast, where Charlie and Charlie, along with guest Shauna Sprague, cover cool data topics such as NFTs, AI, and Crowdsourcing in an easy to understand way.
They also go over their favorite apps and devices just in time for the holidays and they announce their winner for best data app/device to buy. (Special Note: One of the Charlies' may have made a purchase right after the show of the winner!)
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Special Show Note: After the recording the episode, it was published that there is a security concern for Eufy doorbells. For more details - https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/11/eufys-no-clouds-cameras-upload-facial-thumbnails-to-aws/.
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Shauna Sprague is an Information Technology leader and strategic partner with more than 10 years of IT leadership and experience. In her current role, she leads an innovative team that supports business objectives by developing and executing strategies through data; identifying efficiencies and serving as a business mediator between the IT and internal functions to enhance executives’ decision-making abilities. Shauna is an active member of the Nashville Technology Council, serves as a mentor to younger IT professionals (particula
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This episode is all about data privacy and the future of data as we continue to go down the proverbial rabbit hole of who owns your data. This week, Charlie Yielding is running solo (Charlie Apigian was on a special data mission) and is joined by industry expert, Founder and CEO of Amalgam Insights. They walk through topics such as modern data practices, different laws that affect data privacy (GDPR and Cal. Consumer Protection Act) and insightful recommendations for data privacy for end users.
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Hyoun Park is the Founder and CEO of Amalgam Insights which is a company that helps enterprises select better solutions, vendors to develop products and messaging, and investors to make appropriate acquisitions (amalgaminsights.com). Hyoun has over 20 years of experience in helping companies cut Telecom, Cloud, and Software in carrier billing, with enterprise IT, & as the top industry analyst in the IT expense management space. He has also worked with scores of companies to make better decisions in purchasing Accounting Close, Business Planning, Analytics, & Data Management solutions and continues to work with companies to build financial business cases for IT investments, including ROI, TCO, payback, value engineering, competitive analysis, and strategic positioning.
I'm always open to connect with IT, finance, and procurement practitioners, students, and managers. My job is to help y'all with IT spend & data challenges.
To connect with Hyoun, please visit: https://amalgaminsights.as.me/hyounpark
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What does it truly mean to use "data for good"? The Charlies' dive into this topic by looking at the meaning of "data for good" from a personal perspective and from a community level approach. They also look at what is "data for evil" and how companies also are using "data for good" which may be for profit, but it may still be for good.
So is there hope? Can we as a society use "data for good" to solve the hard problems in our community? Listen in to find out if the Charlies' solve this dilemma.
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The Charlies are joined by Shauna Sprague to dive into how data (or the lack of data) transforms how we live our lives. The data that we collect is imperfect, and because of the imperfect data we seem to stress or fall into habits that accommodate this lack of data. For example: degrees = education, health symptoms = analysis, and many other aspects of your daily life that you did not realize the lack of data had an effect.
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Shauna Sprague is an Information Technology leader and strategic partner with more than 10 years of IT leadership and experience. In her current role, she leads an innovative team that supports business objectives by developing and executing strategies through data; identifying efficiencies and serving as a business mediator between the IT and internal functions to enhance executives’ decision-making abilities. Shauna is an active member of the Nashville Technology Council, serves as a mentor to younger IT professionals (particularly underrepresented female talent) and continually contributes to IT development opportunities within her community.
Shauna's LinkedIn: @shaunasprague
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The Charlies welcome Lindsey Clark to the show to discuss how to start your data journey and how it is never a linear path to success. The crew walks through the steps to get started, what can be learned on your own and what needs to be experience in person, as well as the right tips to get started (network, network, network).
Are you looking to get started in data, data science, analytics, or just are curious as to the skills needed to make it in a data career? Then this fun conversation is the right first step in jump starting your data career.
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Lindsey Clark*** has led data science teams since 2016, working for two start-up companies, building data science teams and strategy, starting an analytics internship program, designing predictive analytics and classification models, and serving in numerous adjunct teaching and community roles. She is currently Director of Data Science at Healthcare Bluebook. Prior to her data science career, Lindsey primarily worked in academic laboratory roles, studying basic mechanisms of diabetes and novel drug discovery for patients with diabetes and insulin resistance.
Lindsey was the 2019 Greater Nashville Technology Council Data Scientist of the Year and is a graduate of The University of Tennessee, Knoxville and Vanderbilt University, earning a BS and PhD in Chemical Engineering, respectively. Links
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Charlie and Charlie welcome Zach Gemignani, co-founder and CEO of Juice Analytics, to talk about data storytelling. Charlie A. and Zach explain how data storytelling is a process and share their Data Story Creative Process (DSCP) that starts with understanding the dilemma, goals, data, and then to the analysis and story. This process includes a last mile approach for data storytelling where it goes beyond analysis and includes a story to convey the results to compel action.
The DSCP Framework is explained by walking having some fun through a story with Charlie Y. being an Airbnb home owner and is looking to maximize his rental price and occupancy. You will be surprised by what the data shows as actionable features.
Want to learn more about the Data Story Creative Process from the Belmont Data Collaborative and Juice Analytics? Click here fore some helpful handouts and graphics.
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Zach Gemignani is CEO and co-founder of Juice Analytics. He has helped Juice become a leading analytics company focused on data storytelling and data products. As CEO, he is responsible for product direction, business development, and thought leadership. He is the author of "Data Fluency: Empowering Your Organization with Effective Data Communication" published by Wiley.
Prior to Juice, Zach led reporting and analytics efforts at AOL and was a consultant with Diamond Technology Partners and Booz Allen. He graduated from Haverford College with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and received his MBA from The Darden School at the University of Virginia.
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In this podcast, Charlie and Charlie discuss the lifecycle of data. The conversation follows data from how data is captured, where it lives, and who owns YOUR data. We also get to know Charlie Yielding better and more about his data journey.
We hope you make more informed decisions regarding the capture, storage, and ownership of the data you generate.
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Welcome to the first episode of the Data 4 All podcast with Charlie Yielding and Charlie Apigian. This podcast looks to empower YOU to ”think different with data”. In this first episode, Charlie and Charlie break down the real meaning of data and how it applies to your life and other real-world situations.
Also discussed is who data transforms into action and disarms the listener to know that data is for everyone.
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Charlie Yielding is serving as Chief Executive Officer in the G Squared Wireless is an active company headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee. G Squared Wireless is a mobility center that provides services in the areas of mobile procurement, help desk support, mobile device management, and administration and device logistics. Charlie’s engaged in a number of ways, including at the Nashville Technology Council via the Education Committee, as an ELITE Mentor, and Go Tech Speaker & Coach.
Dr. Charlie Apigian is the Executive Director of the Belmont Data Collaborative at Belmont University where he leads an initiative that looks to give all students data skills and create innovative data programs as well as focus on external data projects that do good in the community. Dr. Apigian’s focus and passion is data and tech within the Nashville community and is the recipient of the Nashville Technology Council IT Community Leader of the Year (2018) and the Nashville Technology Council Data Scientist of the Year (2020).
Welcome to the Teaser episode for the Data 4 All podcast. This episode gives you a sneak peek into what is the Data 4 All podcast, who it is for, and what you can expect.
This podcast looks to empower YOU to "Think Different with Data" and the host Charlie Yielding and Charlie Apigian take an informal and conversational approach to breaking down the complexity of data and its meaning for you and your career.
So, let's dive into what it means to be empowered with data.