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Between Data and Risk is for founders who are actually building something. After nearly 50 episodes on data, risk, and business ops with corporate leaders, we shifted focus—because the stories that stuck weren’t about scale. They were about the early days, when everything’s uncertain and nothing works yet. Now we talk to founders making real decisions with limited info, tight time, and no safety net. The problems vary, but the terrain is shared: shipping too early, hiring too safe, trusting your gut and hoping you’re right. Your hosts: Artur Guja, ex-CRO and ex-trader who navigated 2008 with gains. Dr. Marian Siwiak, scientist, data whisperer, author of Data Mesh in Action, and creator of artificial sentience. Together, they wrote Starting Data Analytics with ChatGPT. And they still enjoy what matters most: talking to founders figuring it out as they go. Subscribe if you want to learn what works (and what doesn’t) from people who’ve lived it.
Episodes
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
In this installment of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian discuss maritime freight, supply chains and more. Their guest is Alexandros Joseph - Private Equity SCM/Business Consultant.
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Friday Jul 21, 2023
Friday Jul 21, 2023
In this installment of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian discuss the practicalities, opportunities, and risks of utilizing Generative AI in the business environment. The canvas for their discussion is their newest book: "Generative AI for Data Analytics", now in Manning Early Access Program -
https://www.manning.com/books/generative-ai-for-data-analytics
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Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
In this installment of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian discuss cybersecurity and cyber resilience. Their guest is Amit Basu, VP, CIO and CISO for International Seaways, Inc.
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Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
In this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian discuss the intricacies of using data in the financial industry context. Their guest is Andrew Badstubner, CIO for First Community Mortgage.
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Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
In this installment of "Between Data and Risk", our hosts Artur and Marian discuss pragmatic and ethical concerns of working with sensitive data with J.D. Whitlock, CIO of Dayton Children’s Hospital.
They discuss how the safety of data is ensured, what are the needs and solutions for data sharing and exchange, and what are the opportunities for AI utilization in healthcare.
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Happy listening!
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
In the latest installment of "Between Data and Risk", our hosts Artur and Marian discuss building data pipelines with Panduka Nagahawatte, VP of Data Science for Majestic Steel USA.
Yet again, they discuss myths and expectations related to ML and AI, methods of connecting data science with business operations, balancing building data solutions in-house and acquiring them on the external market, and they ponder upon the choice between making data available and properly analyzed.
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Happy listening (really, due to technical problems, today's episode is audio only)!
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
In the latest installment of "Between Data and Risk", our hosts Artur and Marian delve into the world of global logistics with their special guest, Benjamin Abitbol, a seasoned global supply chain executive.
Uncover the transformative potential of data in reshaping the logistics landscape. Yet, bear in mind that data systems, irrespective of their sophistication, fall short if they aren't seamlessly woven into your organization's internal processes and external partnerships.
Should you be interested in leveraging Benjamin's vast experience and insights for your logistics operations, you can connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-abitbol1/
You can catch this insightful conversation on our website, https://bdr.show, as well as on your preferred podcast platforms. Don't forget to hit the subscribe button to stay updated with our upcoming episodes!
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Thursday May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
In this episode of "Between Data and Risk", our hosts Artur Guja and Marian Siwiak welcome a distinguished guest, Ken Ponder, CIO of Viskase Companies Inc.
A seasoned IT executive with over 38 years of experience, Ken brings invaluable insight into the often misunderstood world of data utilization in business.
Throughout the conversation, Ken uncovers common misconceptions surrounding data availability and usage, emphasizing that not all data is readily available or applicable in all situations. He shares candid experiences from his vast career, highlighting the challenges of managing expectations about data access and the criticality of educating non-technology executives about these complex issues.
We speak about the illusion of infallibility often attributed to data, about how humans input data makes it prone to error. We ponder the importance of data validation and the role of IT in ensuring data integrity.
We discuss the value of business analysts in bridging the gap between technology and business units. Ken reflects on his experience implementing this model at Viskase, where these experts provide ongoing education on data flows, reporting capabilities, and best practices for data utilization.
Together we contemplate the future of data in business, the importance of robust security measures given the rise of cyber threats, and recognize the growing role of AI in various industries. We urge caution in the face of rapid technological advancement, pointing out that effective data utilization is not merely about access but about understanding and proper application.
Join us for this enlightening conversation as we navigate the delicate balance between data and risk.
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