3 simple reasons why being data-driven matters for your value proposition

Harnessing the potential of data-driven approaches can revolutionise how organisations, projects, and individuals achieve their goals. However, despite the abundance of data available, many struggle to fully utilise it to drive success. In this blog post, we will delve into three simple yet crucial reasons why implementing data-driven approaches can bring significant benefits whether at […]

Product innovation as a means for self-financing in nonprofits

Product innovation is something that you rarely hear  non-profits discuss as a way to generate funds. Yet nothing stops nonprofits from productising their services/offering as a means of self-financing.  I recently listened to a presentation on Business skills that make millions by Myron Golden.  He shared three skills that businesses need to generate a lot of money. […]

Importance of Communication and Visualization Skills in Data Science

Last week, I lead the second session of the Finland-Uganda Data Science Meetups. The topic for this session was data import, cleaning and pre-processing, and visualizations. In the session, we welcomed senior data scientist, Jukka Toivanen, who shared with us the importance of good communication and visualization skills in data science. With the image below, […]

There should be more research pitching events

Last week, I took part in my first Tech Research Showcase. As a researcher who is interested in entrepreneurship I wondered afterwards why I had never attended a pitching event where the sole focus was my research. The tech research showcase event was organised by Icebreaker.vc at the startup hub Maria 01. Icebreaker invited tech researchers from […]