Why Purpose Matters: From Pharma Exec to Startup

In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we welcome Oscar Carrasco Zevallos, the former Director of Data at Johnson & Johnson and now a startup founder.  Oscar shares his extensive background in biomedical engineering, AI initiatives in the pharmaceutical space, and the moments that shaped his career.  We discuss the challenges of transitioning from corporate to startup, the importance of soft skills, effective networking, and maintaining relevance in the ever-evolving data and AI industry. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:06 Oscar's Early Career and Education01:48 Transition to AI and Data Analytics03:57 Leadership and Startup Journey06:03 Networking and Building a Startup09:20 Key Career Moments and Challenges12:13 Soft Skills and Management24:02 Staying Relevant in a Rapidly Changing Field28:57 Career Setbacks and Resilience32:55 Final Thoughts and Career AdviceThank you for listening!

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