István Mészáros on going From CERN to Startup & The Cat That Launched a Thousand Queries
Welcome to another insightful episode of Data Driven! Today, we’re diving into the world of warehouse-native analytics with our special guest, István Mészáros, cofounder of Mitsu. Join us as we explore how Mitsu empowers startups and enterprises with a new approach to data analytics. From his beginnings as a CERN physicist to becoming an open-source evangelist and finally a startup founder, István shares his unique journey through the data industry.
We’ll discuss the motivation behind Mitsu’s distinct branding, reminiscent of Hello Kitty, and why standing out in today’s crowded market is crucial. István also reveals the challenges and strategies of building a data company in Europe, and how Mitsu simplifies analytics by offering a self-service solution without the high costs associated with existing market leaders.
Timestamps
0:00 Introducing István Mészáros
05:30 Shifting Open Source to SaaS
07:46 Lava-Themed Compliance Solutions Brand
10:27 Tech Branding and Hello Kitty Insights
13:46 Optimizing Conversion in Data-Heavy Travel
16:31 Self-Service Analytics Tool Needed
19:17 Automated Product Analytics Tool
23:20 “Budget Constraints and DIY Solutions”
28:17 Freelancer’s Efficient Data Solutions
29:08 Open Source Tool Productization Plan
33:13 Navigating Freelance and Startup Challenges
37:19 Transitioning to Data Engineering
42:25 Instant Feedback in Hobbies
43:46 Embracing Feedback in Business Transformation
49:13 “Hoping AI Takes Over Hiring”
51:58 Visit Site for Info & Contact
55:22 “Parenting Boys with Earbuds”
57:25 “Data Driven: Quantum Podcast Relaunch”
About the author, Frank
Frank La Vigne is a software engineer and UX geek who saw the light about Data Science at an internal Microsoft Data Science Summit in 2016. Now, he wants to share his passion for the Data Arts with the world.
He blogs regularly at FranksWorld.com and has a YouTube channel called Frank's World TV. (www.FranksWorld.TV). Frank has extensive experience in web and application development. He is also an expert in mobile and tablet engineering. You can find him on Twitter at @tableteer.