Description

In this conversation, Fiona Gordon and Sarah Burnett discuss their journey from corporate careers to starting the dub dub data marketplace, sourcing consulting and data products from the world’s best to help people unlock value from data. They explore the challenges and opportunities that come with career transitions, the importance of building a supportive community in the data field, and their vision for a marketplace that connects data professionals and organisations. They also candidly share their fears about entrepreneurship and the dynamics of working with friends, while outlining their plans for a podcast that will delve into various data-related topics.

Useful Links:

• Visit our website https://dubdubdata.com
• Want to be part of our community? https://bit.ly/dubdubjoincommunity
• Prefer to watch? Tune in to the YouTube episode here 

Takeaways:

• Building a community is essential for data professionals, but finding ways to help members monetise their skills, without giving everything away for free, is key.
• dub dub are looking for people and organisations to be founding members.
• Fractional consulting lets businesses access expert skills part-time, offering flexibility and focused expertise without the cost of a full-time hire.
• Redundancy can be a catalyst for new opportunities.
• Embracing fears is part of the entrepreneurial journey.
• Upskilling is crucial in the evolving data landscape. Creating a supportive network can ease career transitions.
• Friendship can enhance business partnerships.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to unDUBBED Podcast

00:49 Sarah's Origin Story in Data

05:17 Fiona's Journey and Career Path

10:09 Navigating Redundancy and Reinvention with dub dub data

16:39 Exploring DubDub Data's Vision and Mission

19:43 Building a Community Around Data

23:31 Services and Products in the Data Marketplace

26:10 Exploring Fractional Roles in Data

29:13 Innovative Products for the Data Community

31:17 Facing Fears in Business Ventures

33:44 The Dynamics of Friendship in Business

35:48 Vision for the Podcast and Community Engagement

Keywords data marketplace, data consulting, redundancy, career transition, community building, data analytics, business fears, podcasting, upskilling, networking