Episode 33: Making the Shift from Data Scientist to Datapreneur

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

• Smashing the Plateau
• 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