Where data leaders grow together
Data Leaders Community of Practice
What challenges are we solving?
Data Leaders Face Unique Challenges
As a data leader, you know the importance of growing your impact as a data professional. You, your business, and your people expect it.But data leaders face unique challenges:
Technologies for data and AI that don’t live up to the hype
Stakeholders who demand instant answers from messy data
Team members who need your time and attention to grow their own careers
Your own manager expects you to already have all the answers. You don’t really have anyone else to turn to for the guidance that you need to perform your best and grow your career.
Here's what we often hear from data leaders, which is why we started this community for cohort-based peer support:
Data leaders can't get trusted support from within their companies for their unique challenges.
They want to learn from the experiences of other data leaders in the industry.
They want to make sure they are doing their best for their companies, their teams, and their careers.
The Data Leaders Community of Practice is for you!This unique program was designed specifically for data leaders like you.In six months, you’ll gain a “mini-MBA” on leadership topics for growing data leaders. You’ll learn untold techniques on these topics for leadership, leverage, and results:
Prioritization – set priorities to deliver the most strategic, high-value contributions to move the business forward
Project Leadership – execute and deliver results amidst constant change
Influence – engage technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive action
Team Management – build and lead a high-performing team that drives consistent results
Reputation – establish you and your team as thought leaders in your business and in industry
Professional Growth – grow your abilities and scope as an industry data leader
You’ll gain actionable steps to perform your best as a growing data leader with your cohort of supportive community members.
Our solution for you
What’s in the Program?
Here’s what to expect in each cohort of data leaders over the 6-month programScheduled Sessions:
6 months membership with a group of select data leaders across the industry
Monthly sessions for deep dive topics
Monthly mastermind sessions to solve your individual problems
Meeting format:
Meet conveniently online, typically Thursdays 5-6:30 pm Pacific Time
Completion:
Earn a certificate for completing this professional development program
With each session, we maintain a confidentiality policy for participants.
The vision behind this community
Meet the Creators of this Program
As seasoned leaders in the data science field, both Hojeong Kim and Jimmy Wong have seen the challenges that data leaders commonly face in both big enterprises and small startups.
Together, they share the vision to enable more data leaders to grow in their business and in their careers.
Hojeong Kim: Hojeong Kim, Ph.D., CPC, ACC, is a former data science leader with experience at startups and tech giants like LinkedIn and Twilio. She transitioned from academia to the tech industry, starting at the bottom and working her way up to leadership roles—a challenging journey that she now helps others navigate more easily. With over 25 years of experience as a physicist and data scientist, she has led high-performing data science, analytics, and data engineering teams. As an ICF (International Coaching Federation) certified leadership coach, she helps data and tech professionals grow into confident, authentic leaders. (See LinkedIn and Web)
Jimmy Wong: Jimmy is a data science leader with over 27 years of experience in the industry. As a graduate of UCLA and Stanford, he has received numerous awards for his work in the field, and is a frequent speaker at industry events. Jimmy has led data science teams in multiple monetization businesses at LinkedIn for 12 years, where he was recognized with both a Leadership Award and a Motivational Champion Award. He is now dedicated to coaching people to grow and thrive in their careers in the age of AI. (See LinkedIn and Web)
Client Testimonials
Previous cohorts included data leaders such as:
- a Senior Analytics Manager of a Gaming Company
- a Staff Data Scientist at a big tech company
- and a Head of data at a fintech startup.See what some of our previous members said:
Get started with the next steps to success
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You can apply now for an upcoming cohort. If you have questions about this program including partnerships, you can chat with our automated DataLeaderBot or email us at [email protected] any time.