E48 From Product Manager to Entrepreneur

In this podcast episode, I interview Jake, founder of Day One Data, about his career path from studying politics to entering the marketing and data analytics field. Jake recounts his time at Tesco, where he developed an interest in data analytics and transitioned into product management. He later joined Farfetch as a product manager, influenced by his mother and LinkedIn opportunities. Jake emphasizes the value of continuous learning, networking, and being proactive about career progression. He also shares his experience starting a consultancy after being made redundant, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the role of empathy in leadership, aligning with his ENFJ personality type.

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00:00 Introduction

01:30 Introducing Jake

05:10 Why Marketing?

08:30 Working at Tesco

10:30 From Marketing to Data Analytics

12:30 Competitive Grad Scheme

15:20 Becoming a Product Manager

19:00 Product Analytics at Tesco

20:20 Know When To Move On

24:00 Farfecth: The Experience

27:00 How Much Does The Industry Matter?

33:00 Asking For A Promotion

37:10 Founding Day 1 Data

47:00 Personality Test & Closing