BusinessTech Tuesdays

Resist the Algorithms

by: Zank, CEO of Bennett Data Science I took this photo a couple of weeks ago. As a person who has spent years writing algorithms to help people, the back-window writing struck me as a very powerful and interesting statement.…
zank
October 1, 2019
data diversityTech Tuesdays

Loss and the Importance of Diversity

Last week, we lost a great data scientist and a friend of mine, Elizabeth (Liz) Boshardy. Liz lived in Chicago and was on the team I managed at Trunk Club for a little over two years. She died last Saturday;…
zank
September 24, 2019
data simulationTech Tuesdays

Need More Data? Simulate it

Don’t have enough data for that new A.I. initiative? Simulate some. Let’s take a look at why that can be advantageous and when you might want to simulate big piles of data rather than waiting for all those clicks or visits…
zank
September 17, 2019
hacking computerTech Tuesdays

The Benefit of Hackathons and how to Hold one

Hackathons are good for your team. A well-run hackathon can provide myriad benefits: opportunities for blue-sky thinking, cross-functional engagement, and the most important, moments of fun and play. Yes, play, that same feeling you got when you turned the corner…
zank
August 27, 2019
subscription computerTech Tuesdays

Exploding Subscription Services

Subscription services have seen tremendous adoption and growth, with more than 15% of online consumers saying they’ve tried or are currently using one or more subscriptions. Valuations for startups are soaring into the billions for companies like FabFitFun, and, before…
zank
August 20, 2019
hand keyboard data scienceTech Tuesdays

Objectively, What’s the Point?

In just over one week, I’ll be speaking at the TDWI conference here in San Diego. It’s more of a training event than it is an opportunity to present new work or white papers. And this really excites me. It…
zank
August 13, 2019