{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Data Matas","title":"S2E2 - What Crypto Data Teams Do Differently with Emily Loh","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2063,"description":"What Crypto Data Teams Do Differently with Emily Loh\n\nEpisode Snapshot\nIn this illuminating conversation, Emily Loh reveals how leading a data team in the volatile crypto space has forced innovations in resource allocation, strategic prioritisation, and AI implementation that data leaders across all industries can apply for greater impact.\nGuest Introduction\nEmily Loh serves as Director of Data at MoonPay, where she leads a 15-person team spanning data engineering, data science, and machine learning in a fast-evolving crypto environment. With previous experience at Coinbase and a surprising background in literature rather than computer science, Emily brings a unique storytelling perspective to data leadership that emphasises business outcomes over technical outputs.\nConversation Highlights\nThe discussion takes an unexpected turn when Emily reveals her humanities background, noting that her literature studies prepared her surprisingly well for data leadership: \"I never thought I'd be in data, but specifically I studied literature. And in my career right now, I'm just like, 'oh, this is just really just storytelling.'\" This insight evolves into a thoughtful exchange about how effective data work requires understanding human needs first, with technical implementation second.\nA particularly candid moment occurs when Emily confesses, \"Full disclosure, I am a formed people pleaser,\" sparking an authentic discussion about the struggle many data leaders face in saying \"no\" to low-value requests. Aaron and Emily explore how this seemingly simple act requires both courage and strategic frameworks to implement effectively.\nActionable Insights\n\n1. Implement the 20/40/40 resource allocation framework - Emily's team divides their time into 20% BAU (business as usual), 40% building, and 40% research, creating space for innovation even during challenging market periods. Practical Application: Start by auditing your team's current time allocation, then gradually shift toward this...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/xgXVGcsFpUuhsJlxMCRZwqhpuxNE7qbc38aGbuHSHKI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hN2Y2/NWIxZjQwZTNjMWEx/MWU2ODE1NzE4N2Yx/ODY3Ny5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}