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John Velcamp, Identity and Data Strategy Lead at Capgemini, delves into creating a competitive advantage with strategic data identity. With mounting restrictions on data accessibility and privacy regulations, the cost of finding new customers is increasing. To effectively navigate this evolving landscape, companies must prioritize building and maintaining their first-party data, while also exploring quality third-party data partnerships that align with regulatory requirements. Today, John discusses how to construct a data identity moat.

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Victoria Zhang, VP of Data Science at Salesforce, explores customer centricity and product performance. In the realm of consumer products, our actions and experiences often have immediate and trackable effects. However, in the world of SaaS, due to the license-based business model, making the connection between daily user experiences and future revenue is a nuanced challenge for analysts. Today, Victoria discusses why data-driven SaaS product development drastically differs from consumer products.

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• Victoria Zhang: Website // LinkedIn
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Victoria Zhang, VP of Data Science at Salesforce, explores customer centricity and product performance. In the SaaS world, understanding what users are trying to achieve with our software is crucial. Yet, as users often aren't the purchasers, it's essential to communicate effectively with decision-makers who hold the buying authority. Today, Victoria discusses understanding who's the user versus the customer.

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• Victoria Zhang: Website // LinkedIn
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• Dominic Bohan: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

Christina Duarte, Group Manager of Sales Learning Operations at Intuit, delves into data-driven learning and development. When building learning programs, it's pivotal to rely on pre-training data rather than impulsive decisions. Assessing current team performance and identifying skill gaps are crucial steps in gauging the impact of training initiatives through pre and post-training measurements. Today, Christina discusses data-driven L&D evaluation.

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• Christina Duarte: Website // LinkedIn
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• Dominic Bohan: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

Christina Duarte, Group Manager of Sales Learning Operations at Intuit, delves into data-driven learning and development. By understanding data as more than numbers but as a treasure trove of insights, one can unlock a pathway toward creating impactful and tailored learning journeys. Essentially, by taking into account different data sources, we can refine our training programs to ensure they are driving sustained growth for the business. Today, Christina discusses leveraging data to build learning experiences.

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• Christina Duarte: Website // LinkedIn
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Matt Kilmartin and Matthew Karasick, CEO and CPO at Habu, explore data-driven AI solutions for business efficiency. Using data to drive smart business outcomes within the framework of data clean rooms involves collaborating with partners' data without sharing the actual data itself. For instance, companies can analyze consumer behavior, optimize marketing strategies, and measure the impact of advertising campaigns using combined datasets, all while safeguarding data privacy and security. Today, Matt and Matthew discuss utilizing data to drive smart business outcomes.

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• Matt Kilmartin & Matthew Karasick: Website // LinkedIn
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• Dominic Bohan: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

Matt Kilmartin and Matthew Karasick, CEO and CPO at Habu, explore data-driven AI solutions for business efficiency. Data clean rooms enable companies to collaborate with their partners' data without the need to physically move or copy the data. AI integration takes this to a whole other level as it enhances the analysis and insights derived from the shared data, in addition to an array of other benefits. Today, Matt and Matthew discuss AI data in clean rooms.

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• Matt Kilmartin & Matthew Karasick: Website // LinkedIn
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• Dominic Bohan: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

Esther Lee, VP of Global L&D at McCann Worldgroup, delves into measuring the return on investment of learning and development and diversity and inclusion initiatives. In a world where diversity and inclusion are integral to organizational success, measuring the impact of your initiatives is essential. It not only allows you to track progress but also signals your dedication to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. Today, Esther discusses how to measure your diversity and inclusion initiatives.

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• Esther Lee: Website // LinkedIn
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• Dominic Bohan: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

Esther Lee, VP of Global L&D at McCann Worldgroup, delves into measuring the return on investment of learning and development and diversity and inclusion initiatives. As organizations invest in upskilling their workforce, they often ask, 'How do we measure the impact and ROI of learning and development programs?' Companies want to ensure that their investments contribute to their bottom line, so training administrators must be able to demonstrate the program's impact. Today, Esther discusses measuring the return on investment of learning and development programs.

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• Esther Lee: Website // LinkedIn
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• Dominic Bohan: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

Brad Smith, Chief Science Officer at meQuilibrium, delves into data-driven strategies for enhancing employee well-being and performance. The COVID-19 pandemic, along with ongoing global challenges, has led to a notable increase in employee depression, anxiety, and burnout. Nevertheless, organizations can harness data-driven insights to proactively identify individuals facing these conditions and implement targeted strategies for improvement. Today, Brad discusses the role of data in identifying burnout, productivity, and retention risks.

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• Brad Smith: Website // LinkedIn
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