Tips for Better Predictive Models (@Foursquare)

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AGENDA

6:30-6:55pm Mingling and Networking
6:55-7:00pm Careers at Foursquare
7:00-7:45pm Talk by Stephanie Yang
7:45-8:15pm Networking

This talk will cover the history of Foursquare, from its roots in consumer apps to its recent pivot to building a location technology platform. Lessons learned and to be discussed with examples include:

• designing the right metrics to track
• the value of feature engineering
• and the importance of researching your data

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ABOUT FOURSQUARE

Since our inception in 2009, Foursquare has been a leading force in changing how location information enriches our real-world and digital lives. As a location intelligence company, Foursquare is comprised of two well-known consumer apps, Foursquare and Swarm, as well as thriving media and enterprise products. Our B2B offerings include Places (for developers), Pinpoint and Attribution (for marketers), and Place Insights (for analysts, based on the world's largest foot traffic panel). With more than 200 people across our offices in New York, San Francisco, and in sales offices around the globe, we’re dedicated to our trailblazing mission—enriching consumer experiences and informing business decisions. Join us!

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SPEAKER BIO

Stephanie Yang is a data scientist and technical lead who has worked at Foursquare since 2014. She leads a team of machine learning engineers who build quantitative models and application servers for all things location. Prior to Foursquare, she worked as a high frequency trader for several years. She holds a Ph.D. in algebraic geometry from Harvard University.

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