Data Driven

István Mészáros on going From CERN to Startup & The Cat That Launched a Thousand Queries


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Welcome to another insightful episode of Data Driven! Today, we're diving into the world of warehouse-native analytics with our special guest, István Mészáros, cofounder of Mitsu. Join us as we explore how Mitsu empowers startups and enterprises with a new approach to data analytics. From his beginnings as a CERN physicist to becoming an open-source evangelist and finally a startup founder, István shares his unique journey through the data industry.

We'll discuss the motivation behind Mitsu's distinct branding, reminiscent of Hello Kitty, and why standing out in today's crowded market is crucial. István also reveals the challenges and strategies of building a data company in Europe, and how Mitsu simplifies analytics by offering a self-service solution without the high costs associated with existing market leaders.

Timestamps

0:00 Introducing István Mészáros

05:30 Shifting Open Source to SaaS

07:46 Lava-Themed Compliance Solutions Brand

10:27 Tech Branding and Hello Kitty Insights

13:46 Optimizing Conversion in Data-Heavy Travel

16:31 Self-Service Analytics Tool Needed

19:17 Automated Product Analytics Tool

23:20 "Budget Constraints and DIY Solutions"

28:17 Freelancer's Efficient Data Solutions

29:08 Open Source Tool Productization Plan

33:13 Navigating Freelance and Startup Challenges

37:19 Transitioning to Data Engineering

42:25 Instant Feedback in Hobbies

43:46 Embracing Feedback in Business Transformation

49:13 "Hoping AI Takes Over Hiring"

51:58 Visit Site for Info & Contact

55:22 "Parenting Boys with Earbuds"

57:25 "Data Driven: Quantum Podcast Relaunch"

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