Jonathan Balkin founded Lionpoint Group in 2014, and it's now a 250 person consultancy and an Anaplan Gold partner. He shares his views on the EPM industry and keys to growing a successful career. In this episode, you'll learn:

–> If you want to grow your career in data / tech, you need to be able to sell ideas and have strong soft skills (what this looks like)
–> How certain platform and tech certifications are becoming more useful than an MBA and other educational tracks
–> Why understanding emerging data tech platforms and having integrations expertise will make you an invaluable asset
–> 2 reasons Jonathan favors consulting career path vs. in-house roles
–> What a healthy culture looks like in consulting and why consulting does NOT have to mean rat race and poor work-life balance

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