Data is often a complicated topic wrapped around confusing jargon and direction on how to analyze it effectively. Our series on how to use data provides a narrative on the subject, highlighting organizations thinking differently from the implications AI has to why your gut has to guide more than just the vision. 

This wrap-up episode pulls out key takeaways from the guests featured in the series, including Kat Kennedy from Degreed, Marieke McCloskey from Humu, Dennis Mortenson with x.ai, and Kendra Clarke, sparks & honey. 

Series Takeaways: 

• Understanding data is an evolutionary process 
• Bias begins with the source, not the model 
• Why time spent defining data before development pays off 
• What data-driven start-up founders need to consider 
• User research will save on the development, reducing wasted efforts 
• What it means to have a “North Star” guiding your product 
• Start with the question, not the data

Resources:

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