SDS 535: How to Found, Grow, and Sell a Data Science Start-up

<p>Prolific data science entrepreneur and Y Combinator alum Austin Ogilvie (Laika, Yhat) joins Jon Krohn for a revealing look into his journey of starting, growing, and selling a data science startup. From liberal arts graduate to twice successful technical founder, take a seat and learn from the best.</p><p>In this episode you will learn:<br/>• The story behind the naming of Yhat and its early beginnings [5:10]<br/>• Austin and Yhat&apos;s experience at Y Combinator [19:00]<br/>• The benefits of being a technical founder [25:00]<br/>• From arts degree graduate to successful tech entrepreneur [27:00]<br/>• Austin&apos;s latest venture, Laika [39:30]<br/>• The tools that Austin uses day-to-day [47:30]<br/>• Unity gaming environment [49:58]<br/>• What makes a great data scientist [56:23]</p><p>Additional materials: <a href='https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.superdatascience.com%2F535&amp;token=23092c-1-1640686184745'>www.superdatascience.com/535</a></p>