Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share Harnessing Data for Impactful Business Transformations @ WeTransfer
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
Harnessing Data for Impactful Business Transformations @ WeTransfer
Ela Osterberger (VP of Data at WeTransfer)On this episode of The Data Storytellers podcast, we explore the dynamic world of data-driven business transformation with Ela Osterberger, Vice President of Data at WeTransfer. Ela shares her insights on the evolution of data roles, the importance of data strategy, and the ethical considerations that come with handling customer data. We delve into the challenges and opportunities of building modern data infrastructures and fostering a data-driven culture within an organization. Ela's journey from economics and econometrics to leading data initiatives offers valuable lessons on leveraging data to drive business growth and sustainability.Connect with us:• Website: https://thedatastorytellers.com/• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-data-storytellers• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2N0vZtHZHgod4Tll2LX2xa• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9e56lhYUfORiOHMiLlPmA• Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-data-storytellers-podcast/id149376647600:00 - Introduction to Ela Osterberger and her role at WeTransfer01:15 - Ela discusses her career journey and passion for data02:41 - Focus on data engineering and data governance at WeTransfer04:06 - State of data analytics and the importance of a practical approach06:44 - The opportunities and challenges in product analytics and data transparency09:14 - The importance of having a clear data strategy10:45 - How to gain influence and persuade within the business using data14:01 - The role of trust and communication in data leadership16:09 - Qualities of leaders who successfully drive data transformations18:13 - Skills necessary for data leaders to be effective and successful20:59 - Building a data culture beyond the data team23:41 - Ela's role as a data evangelist and the importance of data ethics25:25 - Approaching data education across various business units27:30 - Long-term planning and alignment in data strategy29:20 - Ela shares what she loves about working in data analytics30:19 - Advice for aspiring leaders in data
View all episodes
By The Data Storytellers Podcast
5
88 ratings
Ela Osterberger (VP of Data at WeTransfer)On this episode of The Data Storytellers podcast, we explore the dynamic world of data-driven business transformation with Ela Osterberger, Vice President of Data at WeTransfer. Ela shares her insights on the evolution of data roles, the importance of data strategy, and the ethical considerations that come with handling customer data. We delve into the challenges and opportunities of building modern data infrastructures and fostering a data-driven culture within an organization. Ela's journey from economics and econometrics to leading data initiatives offers valuable lessons on leveraging data to drive business growth and sustainability.Connect with us:• Website: https://thedatastorytellers.com/• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-data-storytellers• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2N0vZtHZHgod4Tll2LX2xa• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9e56lhYUfORiOHMiLlPmA• Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-data-storytellers-podcast/id149376647600:00 - Introduction to Ela Osterberger and her role at WeTransfer01:15 - Ela discusses her career journey and passion for data02:41 - Focus on data engineering and data governance at WeTransfer04:06 - State of data analytics and the importance of a practical approach06:44 - The opportunities and challenges in product analytics and data transparency09:14 - The importance of having a clear data strategy10:45 - How to gain influence and persuade within the business using data14:01 - The role of trust and communication in data leadership16:09 - Qualities of leaders who successfully drive data transformations18:13 - Skills necessary for data leaders to be effective and successful20:59 - Building a data culture beyond the data team23:41 - Ela's role as a data evangelist and the importance of data ethics25:25 - Approaching data education across various business units27:30 - Long-term planning and alignment in data strategy29:20 - Ela shares what she loves about working in data analytics30:19 - Advice for aspiring leaders in data