Ken Jee has spent a decade in sports analytics, working at the intersection of data science and athlete performance. Now, he's building The Exponential Athlete, a podcast dedicated to exploring what makes athletes reach their highest potential. In this show, Ken shares: His 10-year journey in sports analytics and the lessons data can, and can't teach us about performance. How his background in data science set him up to successfully launch The Exponential Athlete. The limits of analytics — why diagnosis is easy, but decision-making is complex. How mental visualization (seeing success before it happens) plays a crucial role in athletic and personal excellence. The intersection of training philosophy, psychology, and data in shaping elite performers. Whether you're passionate about sports, data science, entrepreneurship, or personal growth, this episode offers practical insights you can apply immediately. 🤝 Follow Ken on LinkedIn! Register for free to be part of the next live session: https://bit.ly/3XB3A8b Follow us on Socials: LinkedIn YouTube Instagram (Mavens of Data) Instagram (Maven Analytics) TikTok Facebook Medium X/Twitter
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(0:00) Intro
(0:05) Alex the Analyst
(4:25) Luke Barousse
(6:08) Avery Smith
(7:47) Ken Jee
(9:50) Josh Starmer (StatQuest)
(14:26) Matt Mike
(16:19) Andy Kriebel
(17:33) Matt Brattin
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In this episode of the Data Career Podcast, Avery interviews Ken Jee.
They delve into Ken's unique path into sports analytics, starting from his personal experience as a golfer and his curious inquiry that led to an internship and gradually crafted a niche in sports data science.
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Connect with Ken Jee
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🏀 The Exponential Athlete Podcast
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Timestamps:
(09:54) Deep Dive into Golf Analytics (18:16) Ken's Personal Journey into Sports Analytics (24:49) Breaking into Sports Analytics (29:16) The Power of Networking and Creating Opportunities
Connect with Avery:
📺 Subscribe on YouTube
🎙Listen to My Podcast
👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn
🎵 TikTok
Mentioned in this episode: Join the last cohort of 2025! The LAST cohort of The Data Analytics Accelerator for 2025 kicks off on Monday, December 8th and enrollment is officially open!
To celebrate the end of the year, we’re running a special End-of-Year Sale, where you’ll get: ✅ A discount on your enrollment 🎁 6 bonus gifts, including job listings, interview prep, AI tools + more
If your goal is to land a data job in 2026, this is your chance to get ahead of the competition and start strong.
👉 Join the December Cohort & Claim Your Bonuses: https://DataCareerJumpstart.com/daa https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa
The 100th celebration episode of the Data Career Podcast features a special panel interview conducted by Avery Smith with prominent data content creators, including Ken Jee, Monica Kay Royal, Richad Nieves-Becker, and Elijah Butler.
Recorded in Charleston, South Carolina, this milestone episode dives into personal experiences in the data field, the relationship with AI, favorite data learning resources, and interview tips.
The discussion provides a unique mix of backgrounds, offering perspectives on succeeding in data careers, the impact of AI, and the importance of continuous learning.
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🤝 Connect with Ken Jee
🤝 Connect with Monica Kay Royal
🤝 Connect with Richad Nieves-Becker
🤝 Connect with Elijah Butler
✉️ Discover what we wish we knew about landing the dream job
🤖 Data Analytics Answers At Your Finger Tips
🤝 Ace your data analyst interview with the interview simulator
📩 Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips
📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training
🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp
Timestamps:
(06:05) - Diving into the Panel: Introductions and Insights (09:33) - Exploring Favorite Data Tools and Facing AI Threats (16:58) - Learning Resources and Books for Aspiring Data Professionals (23:26) - Interview Tips: From Connection to Confidence
Connect with Avery:
📺 Subscribe on YouTube
🎙Listen to My Podcast
👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn
🎵 TikTok
Mentioned in this episode: Join the last cohort of 2025! The LAST cohort of The Data Analytics Accelerator for 2025 kicks off on Monday, December 8th and enrollment is officially open!
To celebrate the end of the year, we’re running a special End-of-Year Sale, where you’ll get: ✅ A discount on your enrollment 🎁 6 bonus gifts, including job listings, interview prep, AI tools + more
If your goal is to land a data job in 2026, this is your chance to get ahead of the competition and start strong.
👉 Join the December Cohort & Claim Your Bonuses: https://DataCareerJumpstart.com/daa https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa
Ken Jee joins the show to chat about how he makes awesome content, podcasting and being authentic, jiu jitsu, maximizing your time, and adapting to AI.
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