ThinkData Podcast

Dataworks Group Limited

The Growth Playbook brings you inside the minds of the leaders shaping Data and AI. Each episode, we sit down with some of the most interesting voices in the industry, from startup founders to seasoned execs, to hear their stories, lessons learned, and the real strategies behind growing great businesses.

  1. S3 | E20 | Fixing Gut Health with AI with Bill Synder - CEO & Founder at Cylinder

    AUG 27

    S3 | E20 | Fixing Gut Health with AI with Bill Synder - CEO & Founder at Cylinder

    Welcome to the ThinkData Podcast, in partnership with Dataworks. Today I’m joined by Bill Snyder, Founder & CEO of Cylinder Health, the gut-first virtual care platform helping employers and health plans tackle digestive health with personalized, clinically backed support that improves outcomes and lowers costs. Bill has a wealth of experience in digital health and wellness, having led teams at Humana, Virta Health, and Vivante before founding Cylinder in 2021. 💡 Conversation TopicsWhat inspired Bill to launch Cylinder Health, and how the product has evolved since its early daysThe biggest challenges he faced when expanding to more employers and health plansBalancing human support (dietitians and coaches) with technology while scalingHow Cylinder is using AI and automation today to personalize care and improve outcomesWhere AI could play a bigger role in the future, from patient experience to operational efficiency

    27 min
  2. S3 | E19 | Reinventing the home-moving process with AI - Phil Salesses - Move Ai

    AUG 18

    S3 | E19 | Reinventing the home-moving process with AI - Phil Salesses - Move Ai

    On today's show, I am joined by Phil Salesses, Founder & CEO of Move AI, a company using artificial intelligence to simplify and modernize the home moving experience. The conversation covers how Phil is applying automation and intelligent systems to an industry long overdue for change, tackling outdated processes, improving customer experiences, and bringing real innovation to a traditional space. Key Topics: The Move AI story, and why moving was ripe for disruption How computer vision + AI turn messy home photos into actionable data Rethinking moving as AI coordination, not just another “marketplace” Designing AI that feels genuinely helpful, not overwhelming Finding product-market fit and scaling human-in-the-loop AI Why “unsexy” categories can unlock powerful AI advantages

    31 min
  3. S3 | E18 | Cutting Through the AI Hype with Cal Al-Dhubaib - Head of AI @ Further

    AUG 3

    S3 | E18 | Cutting Through the AI Hype with Cal Al-Dhubaib - Head of AI @ Further

    In this special ThinkData episode, I catch up with Cal Al-Dhubaib, founder of Pandata (now Head of AI & Data Science at Further). 🎧 What we cover: Where AI actually is right now, and how to separate hype from real disruptionThe decline in data & analytics job openings, what's behind it and how leaders should adaptAdvice for data professionals worried about AI replacing their rolesHow companies can build trust in AI systems, both with employees and customersWhat the future of AI-native teams might look like This one’s honest, insightful, and packed with takeaways for anyone navigating the AI and data space today.

    32 min
  4. S3 | E17 | Reinventing Customer Growth with AI - Sandeep Menon - Co-Founder @ Auxia

    JUL 27

    S3 | E17 | Reinventing Customer Growth with AI - Sandeep Menon - Co-Founder @ Auxia

    In this episode of ThinkData, in partnership with Dataworks, we sit down with Sandeep Mennon, co-founder of Auxia, an AI-driven growth platform reshaping how companies activate, engage, monetize, and retain their customers. Sandeep brings a wealth of experience from over 15 years at Google, where he led marketing for Android, Chrome, and Google Play. Now at the helm of Auxia, he’s focused on helping businesses harness AI to drive smarter, faster customer growth. We dive into the shift from Big Tech to startup life, how Auxia is building AI agents for modern marketing teams, and the future of personalization, privacy, and AI-first marketing. 🧠 Key Talking Points: From Google to Startup: What motivated Sandeep to leave Google and build Auxia? What lessons did he take from Big Tech into startup life?The Auxia Mission: How Auxia is helping marketing teams automate and scale customer engagement with AI.Personalization vs. Privacy: Navigating the balance between deeply personalized marketing and growing data privacy expectations.Future of AI in Marketing: What emerging trends, tools, and technologies are likely to disrupt marketing in the next 3–5 years?Advice to Future Founders: Sandeep’s take on building in AI today, and his one piece of advice for anyone entering the space.

    28 min
  5. S3 | E16 | Delivering in-home preventative care with AI - Cameron Behar - Co-Founder @ Sprinter Health

    JUL 21

    S3 | E16 | Delivering in-home preventative care with AI - Cameron Behar - Co-Founder @ Sprinter Health

    In this episode, we sit down with Cameron Behar, Co-Founder and CTO of Sprinter Health, a startup using AI-driven logistics to deliver clinical services directly to patients’ homes. With a background at Google and Facebook, Cameron shares how his technical expertise is helping redefine in-home preventive care. Topics covered include: The founding story of Sprinter Health and Cameron’s journey into healthcareWhat Sprinter does and the core problem it’s solving in the U.S. healthcare systemThe operational and technical challenges of delivering care at homeHow Sprinter ensures its technology works for both patients and clinicians in real-world settingsThe role of AI in logistics, scheduling, and driving better clinical outcomesHow Sprinter differentiates itself in a fast-growing digital health marketCameron’s vision for the future of at-home healthcare, and how Sprinter is shaping it A great listen for anyone interested in the intersection of AI, logistics, and healthcare innovation.

    28 min
  6. S3 | E15 | Fixing Healthcare Payments with AI: Kinshuk Mishra on Cedar’s Mission

    JUL 10

    S3 | E15 | Fixing Healthcare Payments with AI: Kinshuk Mishra on Cedar’s Mission

    In this episode of the ThinkData Podcast, brought to you in partnership with Dataworks, we sit down with Kinshuk Mishra, Chief Technology Officer at Cedar, a Series D healthtech company working to transform the complex and frustrating world of healthcare payments in the U.S. With an impressive background spanning leadership roles at YouTube, Houseparty, Spotify, Amazon, Expedia, and EA, Kinshuk shares what drew him away from big tech and into the mission-driven world of healthtech. He breaks down Cedar’s vision, the challenges of healthcare billing, and how the company is leveraging AI to make the patient financial experience clearer, faster, and more empathetic. We dive into: What Cedar is and the real-world problem it's solvingHow AI is helping demystify the billing process for patientsThe launch of "Kora", Cedar’s AI assistant, and how it simplifies bill understanding and managementBuilding trust in AI for sensitive use cases like healthcare and financial dataHow Cedar keeps pace with the ever-changing healthcare landscapeWhat’s next on the roadmap as Cedar continues to innovate with AI A must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of AI, healthtech, and real-world impact.

    34 min
  7. S3 | E14 | Reimagining HealthTech from the Ground Up with John Beadle Co-Founder @ Aegis Ventures

    JUL 1

    S3 | E14 | Reimagining HealthTech from the Ground Up with John Beadle Co-Founder @ Aegis Ventures

    In this episode, I'm joined by John Beadle, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Aegis Ventures, a New York-based venture studio that builds HealthTech companies in partnership with some of the country’s leading healthcare systems. Aegis is taking a unique approach to digital health innovation, blending venture building with deep healthcare collaboration, whilst helping to reshape how care is delivered. We cover: How Aegis Ventures differs from traditional VCs and incubatorsThe Aegis Digital Consortium and its mission to put health systems at the center of innovationHow do they choose which healthcare challenges are worth solvingWhat founders must get right in the first 100 days of a new companyWhy some startups struggle to gain traction with health systems, and how to avoid the same fateHow AI is influencing the kinds of companies Aegis is launchingThe biggest mistakes early-stage healthtech founders make Whether you’re a founder, investor, or operator in digital health, this episode offers real insight into how the future of care is being built.

    30 min
  8. S3 | E13 | Fixing Healthcare’s Staffing Crisis with Brandon Atkinson - CEO @ CareRev

    JUN 26

    S3 | E13 | Fixing Healthcare’s Staffing Crisis with Brandon Atkinson - CEO @ CareRev

    In this episode of the ThinkData Podcast, we’re joined by Brandon Atkinson, CEO of CareRev, a nurse-founded, tech-enabled staffing platform reshaping the way healthcare facilities connect with clinical professionals. We delve into how CareRev is redefining the traditional nursing model by providing nurses with more flexibility, autonomy, and control over their schedules through a shift-based marketplace. Brandon shares the origin story of the platform and how it supports nurses with different life needs. We also explore the role of AI and data in determining shift pay rates, balancing nurse attraction with hospital budget constraints, and delivering cost-effective staffing at scale. Brandon walks us through the recent launch of IRP+, a solution designed to help hospitals build and manage internal resource and float pools, reducing reliance on expensive travel nurse contracts. As the conversation continues, we address one of healthcare’s most urgent issues: nurse burnout. Brandon discusses how CareRev is tackling the root causes by promoting work-life balance and supporting long-term workforce stability, especially in the post-COVID landscape. Finally, we unpack the operational and GTM challenges CareRev faced during its growth journey, offering insights into healthcare sales cycles, platform adoption, and Brandon’s leadership style through it all.

    28 min
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The Growth Playbook brings you inside the minds of the leaders shaping Data and AI. Each episode, we sit down with some of the most interesting voices in the industry, from startup founders to seasoned execs, to hear their stories, lessons learned, and the real strategies behind growing great businesses.

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  • Creator
    Dataworks Group Limited
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    72
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    Clean
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    © Copyright 2025 Dataworks Group Limited
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