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Shachar Meir

Fly with me for FREE (application inside)

Published 15 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

I’m delighted to announce that applications are opening for Season 2 of the Helicopter Data Podcast!

What started as an experiment turned into an entire first season.
This has been one of the most exciting projects I’ve worked on.

In case you missed them, you can watch all the previous episodes on YouTube.

Two of the Season 1 guests came from my Career Unblocking Community:

For the next season, I’m considering offering another one or two places to members of this community.

Here’s how it works:

  • We’ll go on a helicopter flight together. You don’t need to be based in the UK, although you may need to travel for the recording
  • We’ll record a conversation during and around the flight
  • The episode will be professionally edited and published across YouTube and social media

This opportunity is for people working in data who have an interesting career story, a meaningful transition, or a strong point of view they’re comfortable sharing publicly.

You don’t need an impressive title or a large social-media following. You just need something valuable to say.

If that sounds like you, I’d love to hear from you.

👉 ​Apply here before August 15th​

I can only accommodate a small number of guests, but I’ll personally review every application.

One more thing: if you enjoy being part of this community, please share the sign-up link with two or three colleagues who you think would benefit from it:

👉 career-unblock.shacharmeir.com​

It’s one of the simplest and most helpful ways you can support the community and help the right people discover it.

Have a great weekend!

Regards,
Shachar

P.S. Are you serious about growing your data career? Check out my website.

♻️ Please share these links with 2 colleagues or friends to help them unblock their career:

Shachar Meir

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