E362 Merav Yuravlivker, CEO and Co-Founder at Data Society

Today's guest is Merav Yuravlivker, CEO and Co-Founder at Data Society in Washington D.C. Founded in 2014, Data Society provides customized, industry-tailored data science training and AI solutions, partnering with organizations to educate, equip and empower their workforce with the skills to achieve their goals and expand their impact. They have become a leading provider of cutting-edge technology solutions and custom workforce development programs for both commercial and government clients.

With over ten years of experience in instructional design, training and teaching, Merav started her career teaching elementary special education in NYC public schools through the Teach for America program. Merav found her passion for education and knew that she wanted to make an impact on an even larger scale. She recognized the importance of data literacy and began her data journey by learning how to program and design best practices for students during her free time. Six months later, she left her full-time job to focus on building Data Society with her co-founders.

In the episode, Merav discusses:

The origins and mission of Data Society,

An insight into the data science team,

How they stay up to date with latest trends,

Her role within empowering Women in Data Science,

Upcoming projects at Data Society, and

What excites her for the future of the company