S1 | E4 | How to build a modern data team in a start up with Zachary Wilner - Head of Analytics at Pair Eyewear

It's Episode 4 of the ThinkData Podcast and Alex had the pleasure of speaking with Zachary Wilner who is the Head of Data & Analytics at Pair. They are one of the most exciting direct-to-consumer startups in the market today, and very early on decided to invest in and commit to building out a best-in-class modern data stack!

In this episode, we will discuss -

• The importance of having a clear roadmap and infrastructure in place before trying to perform any analysis and deliver reporting capability to stakeholders
• How Zach defined his team's values on day one BEFORE a single hire had been made
• What steps he took when deciding on what the modern data stack should consist of
• How to strike that right balance of player and coach in a growing business
• Top tips and advice for those looking to break into management
• The benefit of networking and building up a trusted network of contacts in this space
• What is behind the rise in popularity of Analytics engineering, and how to break into it