Yak Talk
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The Yak Collective is a loosely coordinated network of over 300 independent consultants, coaches, and freelancers with varied technical and creative skills.
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A data sophist of sorts. Co-founded the California Data Collaborative back in the day. Currently run the data and research for a good government advocacy organization in CA.
Weird thought haver and Principle at Agni Trifecta Consulting. I enjoy a good vision questing.
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