Past The Big Data Hype: Actually Understanding and Profiting From Big Data

Who: TiE Seattle
Where: Blue C Sushi, Bellevue, 503 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA
What: Past The Big Data Hype: Actually Understanding and Profiting From Big Data. The Big Data hype is over and it’s time to actually get results. Not easy when Big Data has been so overhyped, Berkeley University compiled a list of 40 competing, contradictory definitions. But to those who really understand Big Data, it’s a competitive advantage on par with computers or the internet itself. The key is to understand that Big Data is really a collection of different technologies all vaguely clumped together by those who either don’t know better or vendors who thinks ambiguity helps sales. In this talk, Big Nimble founder Michael Kauffman cuts through the techno-babble and marketing fog to explain what Big Data actually is and how to use it.

Michael has 20 years’ experience as a technology strategist and attorney for Fortune 100 companies, startups, non-profits, and government both in the US and abroad. Michael explains technology in plain English and has personally guided numerous teams and organizations in their transition from gut-driven to data-driven. Today, that means understanding Big Data, which is just the latest in a long line of computer aided decision support technologies stretching back to the 1950’s. As Michael has done with previous technology, he clears the Big Data marketing fog so people can make informed, strategic and profitable decisions.

We hope you can make it!

AGENDA:
Event check-in: 5.30 pm
Food and Networking: 5.30pm to 6.30pm.
Cash Bar: 1 free house beer / wine for TiE Members
Speaker 101 session: 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Networking: 7.30pm to 8.00pm

Speaker sessions agenda:
20 minutes: What Is Big Data?

20 minutes: Getting Actual Results Out of Big Data

20 minutes: Q&A
Bring your own experiences, frustrations and questions about Big Data. We’ll answer them all.