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

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. In this episode you will learn: The story behind the naming of Yhat and its early beginnings [5:10] Austin and Yhat's experience at Y Combinator [19:00] The benefits of being a technical founder [25:00] From arts degree graduate to successful tech entrepreneur [27:00] Austin's latest venture, Laika [39:30] The tools that Austin uses day-to-day [47:30] Unity gaming environment [49:58] What makes a great data scientist [56:23] Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/535