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Episode 233:

The Power of a Triple Threat in Data: Business, Engineering, and Strategy with Solomon Kahn of Delivery Layer and Top Data People

March 19, 2025

This week on The Data Stack Show, Eric and John welcome Solomon Kahn, Founder & CEO of Delivery Layer and Founder & Chief Data Officer at Top Data People. Solomon discusses his career journey from startups to large corporations, emphasizing the importance of being a “triple threat” in data—proficient in statistics, programming, and business. He shares insights from his work at Nielsen, particularly in sports sponsorship analytics. The conversation covers client-facing reporting, customer analytics, and professional development. Solomon highlights the necessity of mastering foundational skills, building executive relationships, actively pursuing business improvements through data, what it takes to become a LinkedIn influencer, and more. 

Notes:

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

  • Solomon’s Background and Journey in Data (0:38)
  • The Importance of a Triple Threat Data Person (5:14)
  • Sports Sponsorship Analysis at Nielsen (7:31)
  • Challenges of Implementing AI in Business (11:09)
  • Understanding Data Delivery Models (14:18)
  • Innovating Data Delivery (17:38)
  • Modern Data Sharing Framework (19:09)
  • Account Management in Data Sharing (23:43)
  • Data Delivery Systems and Skill Sets (26:08)
  • Practical Steps for Monetizing Data (29:02)
  • Building Trust Through Branding (36:51)
  • LinkedIn Personal Branding Tips (40:54)
  • Mastering the Basics (44:16)
  • Professional Development in Data (48:18)
  • Deep Technical Skills (53:18)
  • Active and Outcome-Focused Approach (55:25)
  • Finding Top Data People and Parting Thoughts (56:44)

 

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