The Revenue Room™ with Doug Llewellyn, CEO, Data Society Group

In this episode of The Revenue Room podcast, host Heather Holst-Knudsen, CEO of H2K Labs, dives deep into the intersection of data, AI, and culture with guest Doug Llewellyn, CEO of Data Society Group. They explore how companies can leverage data and AI to drive transformation, empower workforces, and create enterprise value. Doug shares insights on building data-literate organizations, the evolving role of Chief Data Officers, and strategies for navigating the fast-paced AI era.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The critical role of data literacy and storytelling in organizational success.
• How to overcome challenges in data culture adoption and workforce upskilling.
• The importance of integrating people and technology in AI strategies.
• Why the tenure of Chief Data Officers is short and how companies can set them up for success.
• Practical advice for leaders to "slow down to speed up" in the age of rapid change.

Key Takeaways:

• "There’s no AI without data, and there’s no success without people."
• The importance of a common data language to align teams across an organization.
• Why data literacy is essential at all levels, from executives to front-line employees.
• How companies can measure ROI on data literacy investments through real-world capstone projects.
• Insights into the shifting skillsets needed in an AI-driven business environment.

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Connect with Us:

• Host: Heather Holst-Knudsen on LinkedIn
• Guest: Doug Llewellyn on LinkedIn

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About Heather Holst-Knudsen

Heather Holst-Knudsen is the founder and CEO of H2K Labs and Revenue Room™ Connect. She is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in digital transformation, data, and revenue growth. She is a recognized leader and operator in media, marketplaces, events, and adjacent technologies. Heather has a proven track record of leading organizations to achieve customer-centric innovation, revenue growth, and enterprise value creation. As a thought leader, Heather shares her insights on multisided business models under The Revenue Room™. Connect with Heather on LinkedIn.

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