Your Last Day of Work

Imagine if today was your last day at work. How would that change your behavior? Just a few weeks ago, a soon-to-retire colleague shared with me an interesting perspective. With just 30 days left in his career, he was feeling a newfound freedom. The power to speak one’s mind without any hesitation, to stand firmly […]

Is the Internet broken? Evidence points to ‘Yes.’

Is the Internet broken? Evidence points to ‘Yes.’ Look at the skyrocketing searches including the keyword ‘Reddit’ in recent years. Reddit, a forum-style platform, stands out in the digital world. Strict moderation by topic and restrictions on marketing, external links, and promotions have made this platform an anomaly in the internet universe. This is where […]

The Future of Shopping | Dynamic Pricing in Everyday Goods

Have you ever imagined a world where the price of your favorite snack could change in real-time, just like airline tickets? In the airline industry, ticket prices are subject to frequent changes, sometimes even hourly, based on various factors such as fuel prices, competition, and demand. What’s more, the price of a ticket can change […]

Why Data Strategies Fail

Effective data strategies are essential for leveraging the power of data to drive business growth and informed decision-making. However, the path to a successful data strategy can be challenging. This article explores common reasons for the failure of data strategies and provides insights on how to mitigate these issues. 1. Misalignment with Company Strategy One […]

Declutter Your Inbox with Leave Me Alone: A Personal Journey to Email Enjoyment

Introduction: The Endless Battle with Email Clutter I’ve been on a seemingly endless quest to reduce the noise in my inbox for years. My journey took a significant turn when I discovered LeaveMeAlone.com, a paid service that respects user privacy and doesn’t sell data, unlike other services I’ve tried. Finding Serenity with Leave Me Alone […]

10 Differences Between Projects and Products | Infographic

Tech companies use a Product approach. They treat every service or software component as an individual part of an offering. For example, a website is a product with multiple sub-products: Navigation, Content, Payments, Subscriptions, etc. And then we have non-tech companies trying to jump onto the train of products and leave the ‘Project’ mentality behind. […]

Data Storytelling: The Strategic Fusion of Analytics and Narrative

Introduction: The Convergence of Two Disciplines Data and storytelling are becoming increasingly interdependent, seemingly at opposite ends of the professional spectrum. The intersection of these two disciplines is what we refer to as Data Storytelling. This approach can be invaluable for decision-making and strategy formulation in a business context. Data storytelling serves as the bridge […]

Working in Analytics was Great until Big Data and ChatGPT hit the Scene

Working in Analytics is moving from a desired and sexy job to a grind. The demand for Analytics products or data enablement to feed other applications has exploded in the last five years. Companies invest millions in Analytics and AI, and they want returns. When I started on this 20 years ago, I was sure […]