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]

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