What you’ll learn:
Managing the complexities of the modern data platform
Balancing between hiring for the right data skill
Breaking out roles by areas of specialization
Meet:
Peter Fishman is the co-founder and CEO of Mozart Data (YCS20), the easiest way to spin up a modern data stack. Previously, he was the Chief Strategy Officer at Eaze, a cannabis technology platform. He has also worked at fast-growing startups including Opendoor, Zenefits, Yammer/Microsoft, Playdom/Disney. He also has been involved with sports analytics at the Philadelphia Eagles and has run a hot sauce company, Bacon Hot Sauce. He holds a B.S. from Duke University and a Ph.D. in economics from UC Berkeley.
If you have any questions for Fish, please feel free to reach out via LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/petefishman/
I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirbormand (Amir Bormand). Please send me a message if you would like me to cover certain topics with future guests.
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