Data diversity is woke

Data-powered Innovation Jam

Get ready for a compelling discussion on diversity in data! Expanding perspectives always uncovers fresh insights and new opportunities—and this is especially true in the world of data. Joining us is Jennifer Belissent, Principal Data Strategist at Snowflake, whose career journey embodies diversity itself. From Peace Corps volunteer to academic researcher, market analyst at Forrester, Jennifer brings a wealth of unique experiences to the table.

In this episode, our hosts dive into diversity in data from multiple angles: internal vs. external, structured vs. unstructured, public vs. private, and even whether CDOs should come from data/IT or the business. Jennifer also introduces the ‘scream test’ to streamline BI portfolios and calls for leveraging the full potential of global data. And it doesn’t stop at data—expect an engaging twist as the discussion spans a diverse range of music, from Sade to Iron Maiden. Tune in for an eye-opening session on diversity, data, and everything in between. This episode offers rich insights and is truly ‘woke’ in the best possible sense. You won’t want to miss it!

Timestamps:

00:20 – Ron and Robert kick off a conversation about "Jazz."
08:26 – Exploring the topic of diversity in data.
20:32 – Snowflake’s vision to harness global data.
31:03 – Myth busting session with Weiwei.
39:17 – Jennifer shares her thoughts on "Women in Data."

Connect with our guest Jennifer Belissent and our hosts Ron Tolido, Robert Engels, and Weiwei Feng on LinkedIn.