Ep. 9 Lillian Pierson: How to become a Data Entrepreneur, Validating ideas, Feedback from stakeholders MindSpeaking podcast - by Gilbert Eijkelenboom

Lillian Pierson is the CEO of Data-Mania, where she supports data professionals in transforming into world-class leaders and entrepreneurs. She has trained well over one million individuals on the topics of AI and data science.   

Lillian has assisted global leaders in IT, government, media organizations, and nonprofits.  



LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillianpierson/

Data-Mania: https://www.data-mania.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LillianPierson_Data_Business  



The MindSpeaking podcast is about the Human Side of Data. I invite thought leaders to spread their insights about data, communication, and personal development.  



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Highlights: 

00:00:24 Introduction of the guest 

00:01:53 Who is Lillian Pierson?  

00:03:31 Product management and growing data-intensive businesses  

00:04:30 What makes you so passionate about products? 

00:05:33 Being an entrepreneur or building their own business 

00:07:48 What can you learn from product managers? 

00:12:42 Stakeholder's feedback 

00:18:29 What made you move to Thailand and how did those career choices develop? 

00:21:25 Dream about traveling the world, living abroad, and being an entrepreneur 

00:25:02 How to slow down 

00:28:48 What have you learned about teaching online? 

00:31:33 Moment of reflection 

00:33:18 How do you think Data scientists need to be taught differently? 

00:36:10 About Data-Mania 

00:39:51 Where to follow Lillian Pierson