This week we interview a leader at Facebook. Jason Sundram is the lead of World.ai at Facebook, which is one of their efforts to work with public data around roads and population and other projects of that kind. But Sundram is also highly involved in the Boston office here, where Facebook will soon have around 650 employees. Many of them focus on data science and artificial intelligence. Last time we talked about personalization in AI with Hussein Mehanna, who was Director of Engineering at Facebook at the time. This time, we'll talk about two topics that all established sectors need to be focusing on:  How does one build ML and data science teams? How does one pick an AI project?  For business leaders who are considering hiring data science talent or thinking about how to start with AI in terms of making a difference in their bottom line, this should be a useful episode.

Facebook's Jason Sundram - How to Build Data Science Teams for AI Projects

Penn Credit Corporation is an accounts receivable management firm located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The accomplished firm has been in business for over 30 years, and has built a strong team with experienced, talented collection specialists. They provide a number of helpful services for clients that can help improve their bottom line through accelerated cash flow. Some of the services they offer include receivables management and outsourcing services, user-friendly customer payment options, fully scalable operations, compliance, quality assurance programs, and informative reporting. They pride themselves on providing excellent customer service, and work with customers, and continue to look for ways to provide insight into how personal finance works. Learn more about Penn Credit Corporation by visiting their website!

Charles Hitechew is an accomplished sports marketing expert and the athletics compliance officer intern at Duquesne University. He has been a lifelong fan of sports, and is looking forward to an exciting career within sports management. He is using his knowledge of sports and statistics to educate himself on the business and marketing side of the industry, as well as the different streams of revenue that drive it. In his current role, Charles is responsible for a variety of important tasks, including preparing compliance-related reports, researching NCAA legislation, reviewing and tracking coaches’ recruiting activity logs, and more. Learn more about Charles Hitechew by visiting his website!

Stuart Ferster and his family have been known to be successful entrepreneurs. Stuart Ferster is currently the Executive Director of ITC, a company that helps businesses increase their positive brand by providing them with a wide range of marketing and support solutions. The company's talented staff is the reason why it has been able to lead the pack in various target markets.
Over the years, the company has grown from a few employees to over 70 members, and each of them brings something unique to the table. They have a great reputation for providing their clients with exceptional service, and they are known for their effective online marketing and software development services.
After graduating from university, Stuart Ferster worked for his family's company, the Gaynor Group, for 15 years. The company was involved in the plastic industry, and it made carrier bags out of polyethylene. Some of their major clients include Tesco, Littlewoods, and Marks & Spencer. The stock exchange of London also featured them.
Stuart Ferster then worked for another family business. For over two decades, he was the Production Director of Coral Products, which was a company that focused on the production of plastic injection molded products. Initially, the company was only known for making VHS cassette cases. However, as the world changed, they started to produce DVD and CD cases.
For many years, the company was regarded as one of the leading media packaging companies in the European Union. It has continued to grow, and it now offers a wide range of products to its customers. Some of these include food packaging, automotive components, and household goods. The company is also working toward becoming a part of a green initiative.

Dean Tellone, also known as Dino, is a financial expert based in Anaheim, California. Mr. Tellone established Tellone Financial Services in 1975, and he is still the President and CEO today. Dean has been integral in the company's transformation over the years. His business provides financial planning services for homeowners, such as estate planning, retirement planning, accounting, taxes, and foreclosure alternatives. Dean understands that employees can make or break a business, and he has spent time and money on recruiting the best people for his company. Some of his hires have been with Tellone for more than 25 years.
Dean has a deep love for music, which has been his passion for quite some time. As a hobby, he was part of a band in the past, and anyone interested can discover his recorded music online. He continues to nurture his fondness for music, regularly singing and playing the piano. It seems highly improbable that this passion will ever wane.

Warren Ferster is the Executive Director of Manchester-based ITC, a software development company that specializes in customer service and innovation. With over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, he is constantly pushing the envelope and developing new ideas.

ITC's employees are passionate about innovation and are constantly pushing the envelope in terms of developing new strategies and products for the marketing and branding industry. Their reputation has helped them attract and retain many satisfied customers.

Prior to this, he was the CEO of the Gaynor Group, a family-owned business that was in the polyethene film industry. The company's products were used to produce carrier bags for some of the country's top retailers such as Littlewoods and Tesco.

He also worked for another family-owned business, Coral Products, for over two decades. In addition to being a renowned manufacturer of plastic cases, Coral Products also made injection-molded VHS cases. The company eventually evolved from its original business model into the production of DVD and CD cases. At one point, they were one of the largest producers of media packaging in Europe.

Warren Ferster is an active member of the Jewish community in Manchester. When he's not working, he enjoys spending time with his family and is often involved in events such as the Holocaust Memorial. In honor of Holocaust survivor, Chaim Ferster, the City of Manchester has placed an audio-solar bench in a former park.

Before his death at the age of 94, Chaim Ferster carried on with his daily walk with his dog, Blue. He would share his experiences from the war with the younger generation to help raise awareness about the discrimination that still exists in society.

Russ Ewell is an accomplished entrepreneur, CEO, and leader living in Palo Alto, California. He brings over 25 years of experience within the technology industry, and has become known as a leader in his field. He is always looking for new ways to not only improve his own leadership skills, but to teach others how to be the best possible leader in the workplace.
Russ Ewell discovered his leadership abilities during high school. While running for student body president, he gave his first speech and received a standing ovation. Russ never expected that type of reaction. 
Russ Ewell founded Digital Scribbler in 2011, which helps people with communication difficulties express their thoughts more succinctly and easily. He is passionate about helping those with special needs to gain the resources they need. In addition, Russ is also a well-known speaker about leadership, and helps other leaders make the most out of their potential. Learn more about Russ by visiting his website!

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