Data science is among the most in-demand skills of the 21st century, with opportunities existing for data scientists to make a difference and earn good money as an employee in a range of industries. Yet there has also never been a better time to be a data science entrepreneur (or datapreneur).
But for data scientists who have never experienced the entrepreneurial life and who are used to the security of a steady pay check, making the transition from employee to entrepreneur may seem like an impossible leap, regardless of how desirable it may seem.
In this episode, David Shriner-Cahn joins Dr Genevieve Hayes to discuss how data scientists can escape the corporate world and make the transition from employee to datapreneur.
Guest Bio
David Shriner-Cahn is the podcast host and community builder behind Smashing the Plateau, an online platform offering resources, accountability, and camaraderie to high-performing professionals who are making the leap from the corporate career track to entrepreneurial business ownership.
Talking Points
- How entrepreneurship differs from being a regular employee, particularly with regard to mindset.
- The advantages and disadvantages of each way of making a living.
- Making the transition from employment to entrepreneurship and how to gauge if entrepreneurship is right for you.
- Building your network as an entrepreneur.
- How taking a sabbatical can help ease the transition between being an employee and an entrepreneur.
- The value of community.
Links
- Connect with Genevieve on LinkedIn
- Value Driven Data Science has recently featured in Feedspot’s list of the 4 Best Australian Data Science Podcasts. You can be among the first to hear about the release of each new podcast episode by signing up HERE
