Building an open source data science publishing platform - An interview with Datapane CEO, Leo Anthias

Leo Anthias, co-founder and CEO of Datapane, has a unique background in Persian History and Modern American Drama but has long been involved in technology, having previously served as CTO of Kivo, a YC-backed startup. Datapane, the company he co-founded, is an open-source platform that allows data scientists to create interactive reports using Python, aimed at those who prefer coding over drag-and-drop tools like Tableau. The platform uses a variety of technologies, including Django, Alpine JS, and Kubernetes, to facilitate cloud-based tasks and report creation. Leo emphasizes the importance of focusing on one task at a time to maximize productivity and finds joy in engaging with users, which helps him maintain a strong product/market fit. His hiring philosophy values humility and constructive criticism, avoiding candidates who blame others for past failures. Influenced by Andy Grove's book "Only The Paranoid Survive," Leo adopts a strategic approach to pivoting and iteration, and he believes that focusing on optimizing a single metric could accelerate one's career and business success. Despite his busy schedule, he is a vintage keyboard enthusiast and struggles to find time to play his instruments, and he regards clutter as an impediment to productivity.

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