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Dumbing Down Data

by Carol DeCoene

Thinking about breaking into tech but not sure where to start? Come learn in this podcast as we speak to all kinds of people in the tech industry about their journey to the top, and their best kept secrets on getting ahead of the game. Here you'll see that there's no linear path for breaking into tech. You don't have to have a huge technical background to start. You can learn on the go and find a role that works for your skills and interests. It's fun, interesting, and best of all...inspiring. Let's dumb this down.We are a proud A14 Media Sponsor!Learn more about me at caroldecoene.com

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Episodes

  1. #11 From Ad Sales to AI Content Director

    Daniel graduated with a philosophy/economics/politics major and started off his career working in ad sales. Now he is the Director of Content at Ai4, where he focuses on identifying emerging trends in AI driven technology for business and and hand curates the event agenda to provide a great...

  2. #10 Expert Panel: AI - Past, Present, & Freaky Future

    Join me as I sit with 4 AI Experts to discuss all things AI. In this video, we'll take a look at some of the coolest and newest technologies, discuss how it's changing the world for the better ... and maybe even for the scary. Whether you're new to the world of technology or a total guru, this...

  3. #09 - Breaking into Tech with Open Source AI

    Don't forget to subscribe to the show if you love it and want to keep listening to new episodes coming out! _________ Meet Nick, a fellow Brazilian, a community manager at OpenSource Initiative. In this episode, Nick shares his experience and insights on how open source collaboration can help...

  4. #08 - From Art Major to Founder & CEO

    Don't forget to subscribe to the show if you love it and want to keep listening to new episodes coming out! _________ Lumine Lin is the CEO and Founder of a hedge fund called Half Moon Capital. Currently he is also developing a trading application for his trading activities and strategies Before...

  5. #07 - From Homeless Teenager to Founder, CEO, & AI Writer

    Don't forget to subscribe to the show if you love it and want to keep listening to new episodes coming out! See the episode live on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DumbingDownData⁠⁠⁠ __________ Frederick Shelton had all odds against him as a homeless teenager. Now he is the CEO of Shelton &...

  6. #06 Woman in Tech Speaks Out - With Cornelia Kawann

    Cornelia found her life’s passion for energy at the age of 4 years old, when her curiosity led her to grab a nail and put it inside a socket to see what was inside. Next thing she remembers, she had been thrown backwards by an electric shock, lying in her room with her worried mom next to her.…

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  7. #05 How I Became a Data Analyst at Samsung with No Tech Background

    Stan graduated with a business degree in 2009 and was left working odd jobs due to the financial crisis going on at the time. Using the underestimated power of networking, Stan found his way into Samsung Electronics and found his breakthrough working with Galaxy tablets. From there, Stan…

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  8. #04 How to Become a Full Time Entrepreneur - With Eric Rosenberg

    Ever had the passion to become a full-time entrepreneur doing what you truly love without having a boss? Listen to this! In this episode, Eric talks about what it was like to go from a (over)full-time 9-5 employee to becoming a full-time entrepreneur where he never has to miss his daughter going…

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  9. #03 How to Become a Successful Web Developer: Insights from Industry Experts

    Join us as we dive deep into the world of tech creativity with two seasoned web developers and my wonderful former colleagues from Decoded, Robin and Greg. In this captivating episode, we explore the artist mindset, the importance of problem-solving, and the power of adaptability in the…

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  10. #02 From Musician to Managing a Team of Software Engineers - with Nate Rohweder

    In this episode we speak to Nate, the manager of software engineering at Crisis Text Line and my former colleague. Nate’s story is not just inspiring but important for all of you who are doubting that you can get into something as technical as software engineering without a background or…

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  11. Break into Tech and Navigate the Industry with Dumbing Down Data!

    Hi everyone and welcome to Dumbing Down Data! If you're just breaking into the tech industry or curious about how to navigate it, this podcast is for you! Come listen in on the best kept secrets, tips, and tricks by some of the most knowledgeable, experienced, and creative techies I've had the...

  12. #01 Leaving a Full Time Job to Become a Startup Founder - With Caroline Holden - #01

    Think you need a full educational background on tech in order to know about it and be successful? Think again! In this episode we chat with Caroline Holden, Founder and CEO of HomeSurfin a social real estate app. Caroline came from an eclectic career background but built an incredible wealth of...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Thinking about breaking into tech but not sure where to start? Come learn in this podcast as we speak to all kinds of people in the tech industry about their journey to the top, and their best kept secrets on getting ahead of the game. Here you'll see that there's no linear path for breaking into tech. You don't have to have a huge technical background to start. You can learn on the go and find a role that works for your skills and interests. It's fun, interesting, and best of all...inspiring. Let's dumb this down.We are a proud A14 Media Sponsor!Learn more about me at caroldecoene.com

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Carol DeCoene

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Thinking about breaking into tech but not sure where to start? Come learn in this podcast as we speak to all kinds of people in the tech industry about their journey to the top, and their best kept secrets on getting ahead of the game. Here you'll see that there's no linear path for breaking into...

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Dumbing Down Data is created and hosted by Carol DeCoene.
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