Andy Leonard and Frank La Vigne delve into the exciting world of AI and growth marketing with the renowned Lillian Pierson. Lillian, a globally recognized AI growth strategist and author. She shares her unique journey from engineering to data science and her role as a fractional CMO. She provides deep insights into leveraging AI to revolutionize marketing and growth strategies, discusses breaking down the barriers in early data science, and explores the rise of agentic AI.
This conversation is filled with valuable knowledge, humor, and a reality check on the evolving tech landscape. Tune in to explore how AI and data-driven approaches are transforming industries and why Data Driven is a top pick for AI enthusiasts.
00:00 "Interview with AI Expert Lillian Pearson"
04:18 Earning a Professional Engineering License
09:21 Evolution of Data Science Disciplines
11:08 Career Pivot to Success
14:01 Data Strategy and AI Insights
19:19 Marketing's Role in Product Growth
21:58 Customer Advocacy in Product Development
26:16 Exploring AI for Content Automation
28:28 OpenAI Trained on My Style
30:51 Frank's Podcast Automation Expansion
33:22 "Delegation vs. Self-Management Discussion"
37:45 Decoupled, Resilient System Communication
41:57 Clay-Powered Decision Tech Critique
45:41 AI Is Essential in Business
49:09 Debating with ChatGPT's Perspectives
50:23 Google AI: Generative Podcast Tool
56:11 Big Data Fallacies Explored