#DiversityDrivesData, that’s the motto of the “Women in Data” scholarship from StackFuel and Telefónica Deutschland / o2. For years, women have been underrepresented in the data industry and the COVD-19 pandemic seems to have further reinforced this inequality. Yet the data industry in particular thrives on diversity and different perspectives. We want to actively promote these through the scholarship and break down barriers. Learn more about the background, application criteria and how you can win one of 50 scholarships in the blog article.

Many companies are sitting on a treasure trove that they are guarding but not using. Although they have been diligently collecting data for years, companies often fail to turn it into insights and incorporate it into their business decisions. That’s because they don’t know what it takes to make it happen and how to embed a data driven focus throughout their organization.

The data analyst profession is often misunderstood. Almost everyone has heard of it, but hardly anyone knows what really lies behind the coveted job title. In our article, we clear up the clichés and reservations and show you what the day-to-day work of a data analyst can look like and what skills you really need to get started.