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Published: Dec. 19, 2023, 5 p.m.

b'In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Head of Product Marketing of RudderStack, Eric Dodds.\\n\\n\\n\\nRudderStack is a customer data platform designed to help businesses collect, integrate, and utilize customer data. It\'s a tool that breaks down data silos, providing a comprehensive view of the customer journey.\\n\\nThis platform offers tools to analyze and utilize data effectively, such as identifying potential churn customers and prioritizing leads for the sales team.\\n\\nEric highlighted the consequences of not working with data effectively. These include difficulty in making decisions and challenges in team collaboration. Understanding past performance and making informed decisions becomes a daunting task without proper data analysis.\\n\\nConflicting data across different teams can also hinder collaboration and alignment. Rudder Stack aims to solve these challenges by providing a data infrastructure that enables businesses to leverage their data for growth.\\n\\nEric explained that RudderStack\'s pricing model is based on a volume basis. Customers are charged based on the amount of data they send through the system. The simplicity of their pricing structure is a testament to their belief in keeping things simple for their customers.\\n\\nEric also shared some background information about RudderStack. The core of their product is open source, providing high transparency for customers. This transparency is a key part of RudderStack\'s commitment to helping businesses of all sizes, from startups to enterprise-level organizations, effectively utilize their data.\\n

Key Points from the Episode:

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• Introduction of Eric Dodds, Head of Product Marketing at RudderStack
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• Discussion on RudderStack, a customer data platform
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• Features and benefits of RudderStack
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• Target audience of Rudder Stack (data leaders in companies of all sizes)
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• Data privacy and security
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• Consequences of not working with data effectively
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• RudderStack\'s mission to provide a data infrastructure for growth
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• Pricing model of Rudder Stack (volume-based)
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• Best practices for early-stage companies using Rudder Stack
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About Eric Dodds:

\\nEric Dodds, a resident of South Carolina, is a multifaceted individual with a passion for technology, mountain activities, and, notably, strong coffee. His commitment to faith and role as a loving husband are central aspects of his life.\\n\\nAs the founder of Yield Group, a marketing technology company, Eric leads efforts to empower businesses by facilitating the collection, processing, analysis, and actionable use of essential data for growth.\\n\\nEric boasts a rich professional history, having co-founded and overseen marketing at The Iron Yard, which evolved into the world\'s largest in-person code school.\\n\\nHis extensive marketing experience spans agency and client roles, contributing to renowned brands such as Best Buy, Double Day, and Colonial Williamsburg.\\n\\nBeyond the professional realm, Eric dedicates time to family, enjoying activities like reading, mountain biking, and crafting in his workshop.\\n

About RudderStack:

\\nRudderStack is the foremost warehouse Customer Data Platform, uniquely tailored for data teams. Distinguished by its integration with existing warehouses or data lakes, RudderStack operates without storing data internally, addressing security apprehensions, cutting costs, and optimizing the potential of warehouse investments.\\n\\nTrusted by prominent companies such as Stripe, Crate and Barrel, Priceline, and Footlocker,...'