Tech for Non-Techies

160. Data Science for Business Leaders with Prof JeAnna Abbott


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To have a successful business career today, you need to be data literate. This doesn't mean learning to code.

Thank God!

In this episode, you will hear from JeAnna Abbott, Professor of Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Analytics at Texas A&M Mays College of Business.

In this episode you will learn:

  • What data science is
  • How a baseball team used data science to grow revenues
  • What synthetic data is and why some people love it, while others hate it
  • How this professor uses ChatGPT and her advice for MBAs
  • What skills business leaders need in the digital age
  • The discussion about how AI is used in healthcare today, with Dr Marilyn Sandor (guest on episode 146: From Dentist to Tech Founder)

Professor Abbott is an executive coaching client at Tech for Non-Techies.

Prof Abbott began her career as a Law professor at the University of Houston, where she still teaches. She transitioned career into the digital space, after completing an advanced degree on data science and analytics.

This makes Prof Abbott one of the world's most educated experts on how AI can and should be regulated. She holds degrees from the University of Houston, Texas A&M University, University of Chicago, Wharton, and Harvard University.

To join the Digital Leadership Executive Coaching program, apply here.

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