Episode 9: Why 90% of Data Science Fails—And How to Fix It -- With Eric Colson
In this episode of High Signal, Eric Colson—former Chief Algorithms Officer at Stitch Fix and VP of Data Science and Machine Learning at Netflix—breaks down why most companies fail to unlock the full ...
30 Jan 20251h 9min
Episode 8: From Zero to Scale: Lessons from Airbnb and Beyond
In this episode of High Signal, Elena Grewal—former Head of Data Science at Airbnb, political consultant, professor at Yale, and ice cream shop owner—shares her journey of building data teams that sca...
9 Jan 20251h 6min
Episode 7: What Lies Beyond Machine Learning and AI: Decision Systems and the Future of Data Teams
In this episode of High Signal, Chris Wiggins—Chief Data Scientist at The New York Times, Professor at Columbia University, and co-author of How Data Happened—shares how organizations can move beyond ...
19 Des 20241h 18min
Episode 6: What Happens to Data Science in the Age of AI?
In this episode of High Signal, Hilary Mason—renowned data scientist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Hidden Door—shares her unique insights into the evolving world of data science and generative AI. ...
4 Des 20241h 18min
Episode 5: The Hard Truth About Building AI Systems and What Most Leaders Miss About AI
In this episode of High Signal, Gabriel Weintraub (the Amman Professor of Operations, Information, and Technology at Stanford Graduate School of Business), brings his expertise in market design, dat...
20 Nov 20241h 2min
Episode 4: How to Build an Experimentation Machine and Where Most Go Wrong
Ramesh Johari (Stanford, Uber, Airbnb, and more) explores the art and science of online experimentation, especially in the context of marketplaces and tech companies. Ramesh shares insights on how or...
7 Nov 202451min
Episode 3: Data Science Meets Management: Teamwork, Experimentation, and Decision-Making
Chiara Farronato (Harvard Business School) discusses how digital platforms like Airbnb and Uber have transformed industries. She explores the challenges of fostering collaboration between managers and...
19 Okt 202452min
Episode 2: Fooling Yourself Less: The Art of Statistical Thinking in AI
Hugo Bowne-Anderson welcomes Andrew Gelman, professor at Columbia University, to discuss the practical side of statistics and data science. They explore the importance of high-quality data, computatio...
19 Okt 20241h
