Episode 42: Should You Outsource Your Data Team?

Chances are, you’re reading this summary on a device you didn’t build yourself. Why would you? Tech companies can build you a far better device for a much lower cost than you could ever manage alone. As with many other cases in life, this is an example of where it is better to buy than to build. Yet, in building a data team, many organisations assume the only solution is to build from within. And although this may be the right solution for some organisations, building a solution isn’t right for all. In this episode, Collin Graves joins Dr Genevieve Hayes to discuss what a bought solution might look like in the data science space, and whether it is right for you. Guest Bio Collin Graves is the CEO of North Labs, a leading fractional cloud data analytics firm that helps growing companies become data-driven. Before founding North Labs, he served with distinction in NATO Special Operations during his tenure with the US Air Force. He is also the author of the upcoming Data Revolution: Leading with Analytics and Winning from Day One. Highlights (01:43) Collin’s journey from the US Air Force to data science (09:53) The birth of North Labs: a fractional data analytics firm (12:02) Scaling a one-man operation to a thriving business (13:58) The challenges of using data in the industrial and manufacturing sector (28:41) The power of outsourcing data science (34:09) The future of data teams and the role of in-house expertise (41:44) Insights from Collin’s upcoming book (46:17) Final thoughts and advice for data scientists Links Connect with Collin on LinkedIn North Labs website Connect with Genevieve on LinkedIn Be among the first to hear about the release of each new podcast episode by signing up HERE