When to Buy, Build, or Outsource Your Data Stack

Jessica Larson

Data Engineer∙ Pinterest

Mike Ouye

SVP Product and General Manager ∙ Cloud9 Sports

Peter Fishman

Co-Founder and Chief Execution Officer ∙ Mozart Data

You’ve got a few options for setting up your data infrastructure. You can buy all the components needed, you can build them, or you can outsource the work to an agency or contractor.

Each option has its pros and cons, so how do you choose the right option for your company?

What you’ll learn:​ 

  • How data leaders at Pinterest and Cloud9 Esports have decided the best way to set up their data infrastructure

  • The pros and cons of buying, building, and outsourcing

  • Why you should and shouldn’t put off setting up a data stack

Spend more time on data analysis and less time wrangling your data

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