Lewis Wynne-Jones from ThinkData Works

Lewis Wynne-Jones is the VP Product at ThinkData Works.

ThinkData Works unlocks the value of external data to grow your business. Connect seamlessly to any source, drive critical insights, and deliver data while retaining visibility and control. Flexible data connections, an intuitive catalogue interface, and a suite of enrichment tools securely deliver data where it needs to be — inside or outside your organization.

Takeaways

Being employee #1 at ThinkData.

Understanding the goals and outcomes of using data is crucial for effective data management.

The shift from a consulting model to a SaaS product requires careful planning and consideration of the market dynamics.

How to think about data from a startup and large company perspective.

Data tools and platforms play a significant role in the data management space, but it's important to remain agnostic and adaptable to different technologies.

AI is a powerful tool for operationalizing data, but it's important to have a pragmatic view and focus on solving real problems.

Building products that are designed for humans and telling a whole story with data are key to delivering value to customers.

Chapters

00:00 The Genesis of Think Data

03:35 Being the First Employee

06:48 Personal Journey at Think Data

13:33 Shift from Consulting Model to SaaS Product

17:18 Shift from External Data to Internal Data

22:06 Impact of Tools and Platforms on Think Data

26:01 The Hype Cycle of AI

29:46 Thinking About Data for Founders and Large Companies

35:19 Making Decisions with Data

39:26 Building and Leading Product

43:47 Dealing with Hard Times

46:25 Data or Data?

48:32 Changing Metrics and Models in Venture Capital

49:32 The Rise of Bootstrapping

50:08 The Importance of Happy Paying Customers

50:52 Reflections and Appreciation