data society

What data society does

Data Society Group is a privately held, Growth Catalyst Partners-backed platform company formed in 2024 that consolidates multiple specialist brands operating in the data and AI services market. Its portfolio includes Data Society (corporate data science training and custom-built AI solutions, Inc. 5000 for three consecutive years), The Data Lodge (data literacy program design, training, and certification using the proprietary 'Information as a Second Language' framework), CDO Magazine (a global digital publication and peer forum platform reaching 400,000 readers across 184 countries), InspiredMinds! (300,000+ member AI and emerging technology community across 160+ countries), WSAI (global AI startup and investor summit series operating across Amsterdam, Qatar, Canada, and the USA), and Intelligent Health (the world's largest healthtech community dedicated to AI in medicine). The group also offers dedicated AI Advisory Services that partner with CEOs, CDOs, and heads of AI on responsible AI adoption. Its technology stack centers on tailored training delivery platforms, bespoke AI/ML engineering services, and content/media publishing infrastructure rather than packaged AI products.

The company serves Fortune 100 corporations and governmental agencies across automotive, consumer products, energy, financial services, government, healthcare and life sciences, retail, and technology verticals. Its go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales for custom training and AI builds, community-led demand generation through large peer communities and summits, thought leadership content marketing (including CEO Doug Llewellyn's 'Friday Features' blog and Fireside Chat series), and event-driven engagement through leadership summits and global conferences. Revenue is generated through a mix of recurring corporate training subscriptions, professional services for custom AI solutions, subscription-based data literacy certification programs (The Data Lodge), advertising and sponsorship from media and events (CDO Magazine, WSAI, InspiredMinds!), and community membership fees.

The leadership team combines operating executives from the business information and product/engineering domains (CEO Doug Llewellyn, COO Molly Baab, CTO Roy Hwang, CRO Robert Daniel) with the founders of the acquired specialist brands (CSO Valerie Logan, CLO Merav Yuravlivker, CDO Magazine founder/publisher Steve Wanamaker). The company's stated strategy is to continue expanding via further acquisitions and organic launches, indicating an active roll-up posture under its private equity sponsor.

Name

data society

Legal name

Data Society Group

Website

https://datasocietygroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Data Society Group is a private equity-backed platform that provides data literacy training, AI advisory, custom AI solutions, and large-scale executive communities for Fortune 100 corporations and government agencies through multiple specialist brands including Data Society, The Data Lodge, CDO Magazine, and InspiredMinds!.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate AI & Data Science Training

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro industry

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Data, Analytics & AI Training (BI, Data Engineering, ML/GenAI)

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/IT Training & Technical Enablement Services

SECONDARYEDAAAPAD

Data, AI & Analytics

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Industry-Specific Training (Healthcare, Tech, etc.)

SECONDARYBPAHAEAF

Data, Analytics & AI Consulting

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Technology & Digital Consulting

Keywords

• Corporate AI training
• Data science education
• Workforce data literacy
• Custom AI solutions
• AI advisory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Corporate Data Science Training: Tailored data science assessments and training solutions delivered in flexible modalities including self-paced, instructor-led, virtual and live programs. Recognized as Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company three years straight.
2. Custom AI Solutions: Bespoke AI-powered tools crafted by expert data scientists and software engineers to inform decisions, automate processes, and solve complex data challenges.
3. Data Literacy Program Services: Data literacy program design, training, connection and certification services through The Data Lodge, including train-the-trainer bootcamps and certification of Data Literacy Program Leads.
4. Events and Media Platform: Premier global digital publication (CDO Magazine) and host of peer forums reaching 184 countries, combined with leadership summits, fireside chats, and live events for data and AI executives.
5. Community Membership: Vibrant hosted communities of influential top data and technology professionals through InspiredMinds! (300,000+ members), WSAI, and Intelligent Health events with CPD accreditation.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Data Society Group provides corporate AI and data science workforce training, custom AI/ML solution development, data literacy programs, and AI strategy advisory services. The company combines instructor-led upskilling cohorts with bespoke consulting engagements to help enterprises build internal data and AI capabilities. It serves as a single-vendor platform spanning education, advisory, and implementation.

Product overview

Data Society Group is a platform company comprising multiple specialist brands focused on data literacy, AI training, and workforce development. The portfolio includes Data Society (corporate data science training and custom AI solutions), The Data Lodge (data literacy program design and certification), CDO Magazine (global digital publication for data/AI executives), InspiredMinds! (AI/emerging tech community), World Summit AI (global AI events), and Intelligent Health (healthtech community). The company also offers AI Advisory Services that connect strategy, technology, and workforce readiness. The brands work together to provide end-to-end support for organizations looking to accelerate data fluency, from training programs to peer communities to executive thought leadership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Data Society: Corporate data science training and custom-built AI solutions
• The Data Lodge
• CDO Magazine
• InspiredMinds!
• WSAI
• Intelligent Health

Products and services

• Corporate Data Science & AI Workforce Training Structured instructor-led cohort programs teaching data science, machine learning, and AI to enterprise employees, designed for organizations building internal AI capabilities.
• Custom AI/ML Solution Development Bespoke machine learning and AI solution design and delivery engagements for enterprise clients needing to operationalize AI use cases.
• Data Literacy Programs Organization-wide data literacy training initiatives designed to raise baseline data fluency among non-technical employees and managers.
• AI Strategy Advisory Strategic AI advisory engagements helping enterprise leadership define AI roadmaps, operating models, and governance frameworks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Improved lead-to-meeting conversion by approximately 30% through targeted AI application in sales functions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pluralsight: Pluralsight is a direct peer offering enterprise technology and data skills training through a subscription platform. Both companies sell to enterprise L&D buyers focused on cloud, data, and AI upskilling, but Data Society adds bespoke delivery and an executive community layer.
• Coursera: Coursera for Business provides enterprise data science, AI, and analytics training through university and industry content. Both serve Fortune 100 workforce upskilling needs with structured curricula and certifications in data and AI domains.
• O'Reilly (O'Reilly Media): O'Reilly sells enterprise subscriptions covering books, videos, and live online courses on data, AI, and programming. It directly competes with Data Society's corporate training and self-paced modalities in the same buyer and learner personas.
• DataCamp: DataCamp provides online data science, analytics, and AI training to individuals and enterprises. Its data literacy and Python/SQL curricula overlap directly with Data Society's enterprise training offerings and Fortune 100 buyer profile.
• General Assembly: General Assembly delivers bootcamps and corporate training in data, AI, and digital skills. Both companies focus on enterprise workforce transformation with instructor-led and immersive formats targeting similar corporate buyers.
• Udacity: Udacity offers enterprise AI, data science, and programming nanodegree programs. It competes in the same corporate upskilling space as Data Society, particularly for technical AI and data engineering reskilling initiatives.
• Corinium (Global): Corinium runs executive communities, conferences, and research for data, analytics, and AI leaders globally. It competes head-to-head with CDO Magazine and InspiredMinds! for executive mindshare, event sponsorship, and content distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Qlik (data/AI consulting arm): Qlik is an established data analytics and BI platform that also offers advisory and enablement services to enterprise customers. It is broader in scope than Data Society but competes for the same enterprise data transformation and AI readiness budgets.
• Databricks (Training & Education): Databricks offers enterprise training, certifications, and learning paths for data engineering, data science, and AI on its platform. While broader in scope as a software vendor, its education business competes for the same corporate training budget as Data Society.

Others

• Heidrick & Struggles (CDO/CDAO Practice): Heidrick & Struggles provides executive search and leadership advisory for CDOs and data/AI executives. It is an adjacent peer serving the same enterprise buyer personas and complements Data Society's executive community offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/data-society-group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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