Driven by Data: Insights from an actuarial entrepreneur
May 10, 2022 ·
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It takes bravery, poise and commitment to make the jump from the relative comforts of full-time employment to establishing a startup – especially in the rapidly evolving data analytics space....
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It takes bravery, poise and commitment to make the jump from the relative comforts of full-time employment to establishing a startup – especially in the rapidly evolving data analytics space. For tech entrepreneur, data scientist and actuary Sam Zheng, he has taken these challenges in his stride.
Sam joins Meg Yang on the Driven by Data Podcast to delve into his experience from setting up not one, but two artificial intelligence startups, how his actuarial skillset has helped him adapt to the innovative entrepreneurial world, and his essential tips for getting into the space.
Tune in for the latest in the world of data analytics as experts from within and beyond the actuarial profession join Meg Yang for exclusive interviews.
Key takeaways from the podcast:
01:45 - From Quantium to the unknown: Sam’s startup plunge
03:25 - A day in the life of Sam Zheng
10:30 - The value-add of actuarial training
16:45 - Sam’s bold business ambitions
19:40 - Sam’s tips for establishing a startup
TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=f1cf3ac2-60ae-4784-81d6-a6e09832ac77
ABOUT THE ACTUARIES INSTITUTE:
As the sole professional body for Members in Australia and overseas, the Actuaries Institute represents the interests of the profession to government, business and the community. Actuaries assess risks through long-term analyses, modelling and scenario planning across a wide range of business problems.
This unrivalled expertise enables the profession to comment on a range of business-related issues including enterprise risk management and prudential regulation, retirement income policy, finance and investment, general insurance, life insurance and health financing.
Find out more about actuaries
https://www.actuaries.asn.au
https://linktr.ee/ActuariesInstitute
Follow the Institute of Actuaries on our social channels;
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/792645/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Actuaries-Institute/183337668450632
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ActuariesInst
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ActuariesInst
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Sam joins Meg Yang on the Driven by Data Podcast to delve into his experience from setting up not one, but two artificial intelligence startups, how his actuarial skillset has helped him adapt to the innovative entrepreneurial world, and his essential tips for getting into the space.
Tune in for the latest in the world of data analytics as experts from within and beyond the actuarial profession join Meg Yang for exclusive interviews.
Key takeaways from the podcast:
01:45 - From Quantium to the unknown: Sam’s startup plunge
03:25 - A day in the life of Sam Zheng
10:30 - The value-add of actuarial training
16:45 - Sam’s bold business ambitions
19:40 - Sam’s tips for establishing a startup
TRANSCRIPT: https://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=f1cf3ac2-60ae-4784-81d6-a6e09832ac77
ABOUT THE ACTUARIES INSTITUTE:
As the sole professional body for Members in Australia and overseas, the Actuaries Institute represents the interests of the profession to government, business and the community. Actuaries assess risks through long-term analyses, modelling and scenario planning across a wide range of business problems.
This unrivalled expertise enables the profession to comment on a range of business-related issues including enterprise risk management and prudential regulation, retirement income policy, finance and investment, general insurance, life insurance and health financing.
Find out more about actuaries
https://www.actuaries.asn.au
https://linktr.ee/ActuariesInstitute
Follow the Institute of Actuaries on our social channels;
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/792645/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Actuaries-Institute/183337668450632
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ActuariesInst
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ActuariesInst
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