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EPISODE · Mar 5, 2026 · 37 MIN

Why Clean Data is More Important Than "Sexy" AI Tools | Susan Walsh

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Learn all about how The Classification Guru use data to solve the world's problems, one cleaning supply at a time.On the latest episode of the Data Podcast for Nerds! we talk with the one and only Susan Walsh, The Classification Guru, about why clean data is the ultimate prerequisite for the AI revolution. From running a failed clothing shop to becoming a globally recognized expert in spend data, Susan shares her "squiggly" career journey and explains why she finds the "boring" work of organizing messy data incredibly satisfying and rewarding.Highlights 🔦- The very thing that makes data cleaning exciting is why it makes it impossible to automate- Wearing a data COAT should be a year-round fashion staple- Humans are never really 'in' the loopDon't let dirty data ruin your day! Dive into this episode for a perfect blend of expert tips, hilarious data horror stories, and nerdy fun.Where to find Susan: LinkedIn******Data Career Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn moreMERCH!!Grab your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nerdnourishment swag⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SupportIf you like what you see, consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a broccoli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (it fuels my creativity)

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