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How do we hear the story our data is trying to tell us? Ganesh Gandhieswaran hosts The Data Insights podcast, a discussion about everything Augmented Analytics, and how we decipher the stories our data is trying to tell us. We are all surrounded by data; but what we choose to do with that data, and the technology we use, is at the core of this interaction. Ganesh will host guests who are breaking down the barriers between their data, and making connections with AI. Sponsored by ConverSight

The Data Insights Podcast

Chris Frederick, Assistant Teaching Professor in the College of Science at the University of Notre Dame, joins Ganesh to discuss Chris's role at the Notre Dame, his focus on fostering student growth, where students/business leaders stand with new tech, and what the future looks like for grads/business executives alike. Presented by ConverSight.

Chris Frederick

Assistant Teaching Professor - University of Notre Dame, College of Science

Chris Frederick, Assistant Teaching Professor in the College of Science at the University of Notre Dame, joins Ganesh to discuss Chris's role at the Notre Dame, his focus on fostering student growth, where students/business leaders stand with new tech, and what the future looks like for grads/business executives alike. 

Presented by ConverSight. 

Chris Frederick, College of Science at University of Notre Dame

Join ConverSight and the Data Insights podcast as we celebrate Women's History Month with stories and experiences from women in tech and across industries. Sonali, a trailblazing entrepreneur and investor, is the dynamic force behind Augment Ventures, a firm dedicated to nurturing startups that revolutionize foundational industries with cutting-edge technology. With a career spanning over two decades, Sonali has been pivotal in guiding businesses from inception to global success. Notably, she led Rediff.com, India's first internet company, to a NASDAQ listing. Since relocating to the U.S. in 2001, Sonali has been instrumental in founding Augment Ventures and shaping it into a recognized leader in venture capital, investing early in and helping scale one of Michigan’s five unicorns, LLamasoft.. Her extensive board roles and advisory position at the University of Michigan reflect her commitment to fostering innovation and mentorship. A holder of a BS in Statistics and an MBA, Sonali's leadership extends beyond the boardroom, balancing her professional achievements with her roles as a technologist, traveler, and mother in Ann Arbor. Augment Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund investing in companies at the intersection of digitization and data that are transforming traditional industries. Augment seeks mission-driven founders with diverse teams that bring intellectual rigor to solving big, real-world problems. Augment invests in B2B SaaS companies across verticals that are changing the way people live, work, and play around the world. www.augmentventures.comSpecialties: B2B Software, Digitization, Data Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Fintech, Climatetech

Sonali, a trailblazing entrepreneur and investor, is the dynamic force behind Augment Ventures, a firm dedicated to nurturing startups that revolutionize foundational industries with cutting-edge technology. With a career spanning over two decades, Sonali has been pivotal in guiding businesses from inception to global success. Notably, she led Rediff.com, India's first internet company, to a NASDAQ listing. Since relocating to the U.S. in 2001, Sonali has been instrumental in founding Augment Ventures and shaping it into a recognized leader in venture capital, investing early in and helping scale one of Michigan’s five unicorns, LLamasoft.. Her extensive board roles and advisory position at the University of Michigan reflect her commitment to fostering innovation and mentorship. A holder of a BS in Statistics and an MBA, Sonali's leadership extends beyond the boardroom, balancing her professional achievements with her roles as a technologist, traveler, and mother in Ann Arbor. 

Augment Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund investing in companies at the intersection of digitization and data that are transforming traditional industries. Augment seeks mission-driven founders with diverse teams that bring intellectual rigor to solving big, real-world problems. Augment invests in B2B SaaS companies across verticals that are changing the way people live, work, and play around the world. www.augmentventures.com
Specialties: B2B Software, Digitization, Data Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Fintech, Climatetech

Sonali Vijayavargiya

Founder, Managing Partner - Augment Ventures 

Women's History Month - Sonali Vijayavargiya, Augment Ventures

Join ConverSight and the Data Insights podcast as we celebrate Women's History Month with stories and experiences from women in tech and across industries. Mallory possesses extensive, cross-industry experience with data analytics, predictive modeling and customer experience in organizations large and small. As a CX Analyst, Mallory supports customer-centric culture through data; using her degree in analytics combined with my background in market research, Mallory analyzes and interprets customer and organizational data to derive insights and identify customer pain points. Mallory excels at translating this data into meaningful and actionable results.

Mallory Elias-Cvengros

Customer Experience Analyst, FastSpring

Join ConverSight and the Data Insights podcast as we celebrate Women's History Month with stories and experiences from women in tech and across industries.


Women's History Month - Mallory Elias-Cvengros, FastSpring

Women's History Month - Mallory Elias-Cvengros

Join ConverSight and the Data Insights podcast as we celebrate Women's History Month with stories and experiences from women in tech and across industries. Allison Yokum's career is a testament to her resilience, strategic acumen, and dedication. With a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Oklahoma State University, and over 15 years of experience in purchasing and inventory management, she has continued to advance her skills and expertise. &nbsp; Currently, Allison is the Director of Purchasing + Distribution at The Galley, where she led the charge in implementing an innovative inventory management system, showcasing her ability to drive change and improve efficiencies. Her professional journey mirrors her personal life's dedication and strength. She shares three daughters with a wonderful husband and is embodying the essence of empowerment and independence she wishes to instill in them.&nbsp; Allison's life, a blend of impactful professional achievements and profound personal joy, underscores her journey not just as a professional but as a mentor, leader, and beacon of inspiration.&nbsp;

Allison Yokum's career is a testament to her resilience, strategic acumen, and dedication. With a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Oklahoma State University, and over 15 years of experience in purchasing and inventory management, she has continued to advance her skills and expertise.  

Currently, Allison is the Director of Purchasing + Distribution at The Galley, where she led the charge in implementing an innovative inventory management system, showcasing her ability to drive change and improve efficiencies. Her professional journey mirrors her personal life's dedication and strength. She shares three daughters with a wonderful husband and is embodying the essence of empowerment and independence she wishes to instill in them. 

Allison's life, a blend of impactful professional achievements and profound personal joy, underscores her journey not just as a professional but as a mentor, leader, and beacon of inspiration. 

Allison Yokum

Director of Purchasing & Distribution, The Galley

Women's History Month - Allison Yokum, The Galley

Women's History Month with ConverSight

Hector Garcia, Financial Planning and Analysis Manager at Winston Products, joins Ganesh to discuss how he is using AI and emerging technologies in his role to optimize inventory and procurement, as well as gather self-service analytics for his team to make critical decisions. Ganesh and Hector also discuss the future of AI and technologies in the supply chain space, and where Hector sees his role evolving as generative AI and new technologies dominate business analytics. Presented by ConverSight

Hector Garcia, Financial Planning and Analysis Manager at Winston Products, joins Ganesh to discuss how he is using AI in his role to optimize inventory, and gain a clearer picture of where to take the company in the future. 

Presented by ConverSight


Hector Garcia, Winston Products

Inventory Optimization with Hector Garcia, Winston Products

Danielle McDowell joins Ganesh to discuss her entrepreneurial efforts in AI and the beauty industry, recently securing a patent in artificial intelligence! Sponsored by ConverSight

Danielle McDowell

Danielle McDowell joins Ganesh to discuss her entrepreneurial efforts in AI and the beauty industry, recently securing a patent in artificial intelligence!


Recent Episodes

SEASON 1

Darshan Shah, AnalytiXIN

Chris Frederick, College of Science at University of Notre Dame

Women's History Month - Sonali Vijayavargiya, Augment Ventures

Women's History Month - Mallory Elias-Cvengros, FastSpring

Women's History Month - Allison Yokum, The Galley

Hector Garcia, Winston Products

Danielle McDowell, Ameena Innovation

About The Show

The Data Insights Podcast

Ganesh Gandhieswaran

Co-Founder, CEO

Serena Riley

Head of Customer Experience