The #1 paid community for impactful, AI-supercharged data teams πŸš€

We build 10x data teams. Together. 🀝

Inside, you'll get expert content, actionable learning resources, hype-free conversations, and curated connections with forward-thinking professionals in the data & AI space. 

Every month, we'll match you with peers for 1:1 chats. Our shared goal: build and operate impactful data teams in the age of AI.

Swap strategies, get unstuck and receive support from people who have achieved what you want to achieve. 

πŸ‘‰ We are creating the #1 community for AI-first data teams and data infrastructure. We are growing this community carefully to ensure high-quality exchange. Seats are limited. πŸ‘ˆ
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Our members build data teams at the world's most respected companies:

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Where others fear change, you see opportunity to create massive leverage with AI.

You’re ambitious, innovative, and ready to build impactful, AI-supercharged data teams and infrastructure. 

Yet, you're facing familiar challenges:

πŸ’Έ 10x Value: You want to learn how to build and operate AI-first data teams that create 10x value.

πŸ€‘ 10x Efficiency: You want to learn how to build and operate AI-first data teams at 1/10th the cost

🌊 AI Overload: You struggle to separate genuinely powerful AI tools from the sea of hyped, ineffective solutions.

😱 Income Anxiety: You sometimes wonder how data teams of the future look like and how it affects your future ability to earn income

😒 Loneliness: You are lacking peers or superiors in your organization who work on the same challenges as you

You’re not alone. 

This community is for data professionals like you: data leaders and aspiring data leaders who refuse to settle for incremental gains.

Together, we'll eliminate uncertainty, cut through the noise and build 10x data teams. 

Why join us?

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    Generate outsized business impact

    by building next-gen, AI-powered data teams and data infra
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    Become the go-to expert

    for building 10x, AI-powered data teams that actually deliver results
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    Stop being a dashboard factory

    Tired of reactively working through ticket after ticket? Build an AI-first data strategy and escape the dashboard trap.
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    Cut through the noise

    You're busy building your data team and have no time to review every latest AI-tool. We got your back.
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    Real Human Connections

    Escape the bots and form real connections with forward-thinking data folks in fast-growing companies

Who is this for?

Not everyone is going to be a right fit for this community.

You're a good fit for our community if:

βœ… You have a minimum of 5 years experience in the Data, Analytics & AI space

βœ… You are a forward-thinking data leader or aspiring data leader

βœ… You work in a nimble, innovative company (startups, scale-ups and forward-thinking SMEs)

βœ… You prioritize business impact over buying shiny tools and tech

βœ… You have a give-first mentality and enjoy supporting others to reach their goals

βœ… You value learning and exchange with peers who "get it"
βœ… You want to build a network of peole who build the data teams of the future

βœ… You believe the best way to get unstuck is by learning from others who have done what you want to do

You're NOT a good fit for our community if:

❌ You have less than 5 years of experience in any data discipline

❌ You expect results without putting in the work. You won't get much from your membership if you only want to passively consume content. The most successful members are those who regularly meet others and participate and even host live events.

❌ You only want to receive without giving back. We believe in the mantra: "deposit before you withdraw."  

❌ You're here only for shameless plugs. Hey, we all want to move forward in life and make money. But this is a no-spam zone. 

❌ You're working in big corporate. Most of our members are working in nimble organization with a focus on getting things done without all the red tape.

❌ You're looking for "How to make 1500$ per day with this magic AI-workflow". We are building efficient, impactful data teams and not castles in the sky.

What's inside?

We build the data teams & data infrastructure of the future. Together.

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    βœ… Active Community of Data Leaders

    Join a selectively growing, private community of 80+ Senior Data & AI experts with a an average experience of 10+ years who build impactful, AI-supercharged data teams of the future.

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    βœ… 1:1 Matchmaking

    Receive monthly, handpicked introductions to other 10X Data Leaders and Peers.

    Find peers to exchange best practices and f*ck-ups, mentors, mentees, future co-workers and collaborators without putting in any networking effort - all done for you. 

    Your 10X Unlock might be just 1 connection away!

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    βœ… Exclusive, Live Expert Sessions

    Each month, we host exclusive members-only expert sessions shaped by community feedback.

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    βœ… Knowledge Base

    Actionable best-practice documents, tool reviews and video material curated by our community

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    βœ… Focus on Impact

    We focus on 2 things: Build and operate data teams & data infrastructure at 1/10th cost and deliver 10x value

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    βœ… Business Impact Masterclass

    A digital, self-paced masterclass for experienced data professionals who want to build impactful data teams in the AI-era. πŸ“ˆ

    Learn and apply the frameworks that I used to win stakeholder trust, earn a seat at the table, and lead with impact in 40+ companies across all continents.

    I'm sharing all my secrets and frameworks from 18 years building impactful data teams all over the world in this 5.5 hour masterclass. Think of it as your foundation for building 10X, AI-supercharged data teams.

    ⚠️ The masterclass is only included in the yearly membership

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    βœ… Tons of actionable frameworks

    - The Data Team Adjusted Lean Canvas: A tool that helps you build a data strategy as a one-pager

    - The KPI Dimension Map Framework: helps you map stakeholder needs directly to data architecture

    - The 5-Layer Data Model Framework: Mix different data modeling approaches for maximum impact

    - The Objective - Service - Product Framework: close the gap between tech and business

    - The Super User Self-Service Framework: Organizational Strategy to make self-service work

    - Self-Audit: A tool to audit your data team and design your path forward

    ⚠️ only included in the yearly membership

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Ready to build 10X data teams?

Join the #1 private community for impactful, AI-supercharged data teams.

Generate outsized business impact (and outsized career growth) by building next-gen, AI-powered data teams and data infrastructure.

Priced at 1/5 coffee per day β˜•οΈ (less than 1$ per day)  

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    Pro Membership

    30-day money back guarantee (yearly plan only)
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    • βœ… Private Community
    • βœ… 1:1 Matchmaking
    • βœ… Expert Sessions
    • βœ… Knowledge Base
    • βœ… Access to Senior Mentors
    • ⚠️ Business Impact Masterclass ($349 value) - Yearly membership only!
    • ⚠️ Practical tools & frameworks - Yearly membership only!
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    Elite Membership

    30-day money back guarantee (yearly plan only)
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    • everything in Pro, plus
    • βœ… exclusive, application-only club for senior leaders
    • βœ… In-house data leaders only
    • βœ… Small peer-groups
    • βœ… Regular peer-group sessions with senior leaders

We are living in exciting times!

AI is changing the world and the impact on data teams is real.

Many CEOs believe they can replace their whole data team by AI agents. 🀯

In the age of AI, building strong data foundations and data teams with a relentless focus on business impact is more important than ever.

βœ… Those teams who focus on understanding stakeholders and solving their problems will thrive

❌ While teams who only chase shiny tools will perish. 

Since the launch of my masterclass in April 2025, the class has helped ambitious data professionals from 40+ countries:

πŸ‘‰ get promoted from IC to Data Leader

πŸ‘‰ build the skills needed to make the jump from employee to data freelancer

πŸ‘‰ spend 80% of their time on interesting strategy projects and less than 20% on ad-hoc requests, dashboard requests and bugfixes

πŸ‘‰ gain peace of mind that they have chosen the best data strategy depending on their company's current stage

πŸ‘‰ make stakeholders actively use the stuff they built and turn them into superfans of their data teams

πŸ‘‰ build a healthy relationship with stakeholders based on mutual trust and collaboration

πŸ‘‰ become indispensable to CEOs, CTOs and CMOs

Now, I am going one step further to help you build impactful data teams and thrive in the AI-era:

The masterclass provide you with all the frameworks, strategies and templates you need to build the foundation needed to succeed with AI

On top of that, the 10X Data Team Collective Community gives you access to a strong, active community of peers who push each other to succeed!

Don't take my word for it...

What our members say about the 10X Data Team Collective πŸ‘‡

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    Tim Frazer
    Director Data Engineering

    Joining the 10X Data Team Collective has been an exceptional experience.

    This supportive international group of data experts is focused on achieving outcomes and delivering real business impact beyond technical solutions or acquiring the next cert. 

    Everyone is focused on, how do I deliver at the top 1% and how can I help you get there

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    Kaj Schattner
    Data Analytics Consultant

    By talking to other experienced data experts on the 10X Data team, I was able to save the startup I worked for $200,000.

    It’s like having a huge team of really smart and helpful people around you

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    Frank Stadler
    Managing Director

    The 10X Data Team Collective has quickly become one of my favorite professional communities.

    What makes it special is the combination of genuine expertise and openness: people here don’t just talk about data and AI, they share real experiences, lessons learned, and practical insights.

    It’s a place where you can connect with skilled professionals, reflect on your own practice, and grow together.

  • Team member
    Jorge Ramos
    Director Analytics

    Being part of the 10X Data Collective has been a refreshing experience. 

    It’s one of the few places where senior data professionals talk about AI without the hype: sharing real examples, lessons learned and even healthy skepticism.

    I’ve enjoyed hearing how others are experimenting with AI in their teams and it’s been a great space to meet peers who approach these topics with curiosity and honesty.

🌎 What our Masterclass Alumni from 40+ countries are saying... 🌎

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    Verena MΓΌller
    Data Team Lead

    The masterclass is gold! πŸ…

    Forget about buzz words and lofty principles that leave you wondering how to implement them - Sebastian takes a hands-on approach and shows you HOW to become a great data leader!

    The bite-sized video course starts by a clear picture of what a successful data team looks like, the mindset that gets you there, and the values and principles that sustain it. 

    From there, you’re guided step by step through practical methods and frameworks, all supported by ready-to-use templates that help you hit the ground running πŸš€

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    Jaime Colmenares
    Senior Director Analytics

    No company I worked for taught me how to actually manage a data team to create real business impact - until this masterclass.

    I had plenty of exposure to tools, platforms, and dashboards. But what was always missing was a clear, strategic framework for leading a team, aligning with stakeholders, and turning business needs into outcomes.

    This masterclass gave me exactly that: a complete operating system for building a high-impact data team.

    If you're a data leaderβ€”or want to become oneβ€”and you're looking to earn trust, deliver value, and get your team firing on all cylinders, this is the missing piece.

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    Olivia HΓΆwing
    Senior Data Analyst

    The Data Action Mentor Masterclass delivers exceptional value through practical frameworks and ready-to-use templates that create immediate business impact.

    Sebastian's guidance on stakeholder communication and data strategy provided actionable tools I could use in my daily work right away. 

    Recommended!

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    Jeroen Meijard
    Team Lead Data & Analytics

    The material is top-notch and highly applicable.

    Sebastian brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, and his guidance has truly helped us elevate our data operations.

    My main goal was to improve the value our data team delivers to management, and this program has provided exactly what we needed. 

    Having access to pre-built templates rather than starting from scratch made a huge difference. In fact, I’ve already applied four of Sebastian’s templates and received positive feedback from our stakeholders, which speaks to their immediate impact.

Wall of ❀️ for our Masterclass

  • The class was packed with insights and easy-to-follow rules and workflows that I could use to build my own set of mental models, tools, templates and rules to apply to daily business operations. 

    I love the fact that it delivered on the more interpersonal topics - how to talk to stakeholders to receive the needed input and how to lead a team.

    Piotr, Senior Marketing Analyst
  • My main goal was to improve the value our data team delivers to management, and this program has provided exactly what we needed. A couple of my favorite lessons include the KPI Dimension Framework, which clarified key definitions and provided solid input for our team's roadmap. I also found the section on organizational strategy particularly insightful, in terms of spending your team's time wisely.

    Jeroen, Team Lead Data & Analytics
  • I really wish I had this a few years ago. It’s a concise and well-structured summary of all the mistakes one can make and some of them I still regularly fall into today.

    I’ve spent far more money on materials that offered far less value than this. Thanks for putting this out there. Much appreciated.

    Jacob, Data Analyst
  • Forget about buzz words and lofty principles that leave you wondering how to implement them - Sebastian takes a hands-on approach and shows you HOW to become a great data leader!

    Verena, Data Team Lead
  • Your totally realistic, down to earth (ironic πŸš€), lectures, and lo-fi methods of teaching are amazing - refreshing even.

    Great course, amazing industry learnt insight, astounding delivery = amazing value.

    Paul, Associate Director Global Innovation
  • The Data Action Mentor Masterclass delivers exceptional value through practical frameworks and ready-to-use templates that create immediate business impact.

    Olivia, Senior Data Analyst
  • I’m glad I signed up. Amazing content that is immediately actionable!

    Jaime, Senior Director Analytics
  • The course is excellent and the value for the price is outstanding given the quality of the content.

    Tim, Director of Data Engineering
  • Sebastian has a unique ability to challenge your perspective and guide you through a thorough examination of your obstacles. The masterclass skillfully leads you from feeling lost in a jungle of challenges to discovering your own path to the promised land.

    Nicolas, Business Intelligence Lead
  • Your problem/solution and agility/control frameworks are true game changers, I can't recommend the master class enough. 

    Alex, Analytics Engineer
  • I subscribed to your course and was blown away by the initial few hours and then got swamped with a project .... mea culpa and I fully intend to complete it

    Michael, Analytics & Data Specialist
  • Hey man,
    I'm sending you once more because the Data Action Mentor Masterclass is so spot on and useful!

    Nice that you shared all these lessons, especially the resources

    Mike, Director of BI & Insights

Who is behind this?

I'm Sebastian and I'm the Founder of the 10X Data Team Collective. πŸ‘‹

I have built impactful data teams for 40+ companies across all continents, including:

  • Rocket Internet (previously the world's largest venture builder)
  • Jumia (the first African tech company listed on the New York Stock Exchange)
  • Lazada.com (exited to Alibaba for $2bn+)
  • Zalando (one of Europe's most successful E-Commerce businesses)
  • Lieferando (exited to Takeaway.com)
  • Wasoko (largest tech merger on the African continent with MaxAB)
  • and many more

I'm on a mission to help data leaders thrive in the AI-era.

πŸ€‘ Don't want to pay for your 10X Data Team Collective membership out of pocket? πŸ€‘

Many members use their employers' learning and personal development budget to pay for their 10x Data Team Membership.

Here's a template you can use to send to your Manager and ask to pay for your membership:

To: {{Your Manager}}

Subject: Request to purchase a 10X Data Team Collective Subscription

Hi {{Your Manager's Name}},

I'd like to request a [$349 annual or $39 monthly] membership to the 10x Data Team Collective, a professional development community specifically built for data teams who want to build AI-powered data teams and data infrastructure.

The membership offers:

- a private community of experienced Data & AI experts who build the data foundations of the future.

- monthly curated introductions to members who are all on the same mission: build AI-supercharged data teams and data infrastructure

- Exclusive members-only training sessions shaped by community feedback each month.

- Actionable best-practice documents, tool reviews and video material curated by our community

- Exclusive Discounts for tools and courses

Rather than attending multiple events or courses, the 10x Data Team community gives me ongoing access to resources, experts and peers all year for one flat fee.

It will help me use AI to build things more efficiently and create more value for our team and company.

Let me know if I can move forward with this.

Thanks!

{{Your Name}}

FAQ

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No Questions Asked Money Back Guarantee

Last but not least...

I want your investment in the 10X Data Team Collective be 100% risk-free.

Whether you invested your own money or your manager paid for you, my refund policy works like this:

If you bought a yearly membership, checked out the masterclass, our 1:1 matchmaking, our extensive knowledge base and our events and you still feel that you didn't receive enough value, just write to me within 30 days and I will give you a full refund.

No questions asked.

Based on the incredible feedback I received from so many members and masterclass students I am 100% convinced about the value of this product so that I can confidently offer this. 

Please note, that I cannot offer any refunds on the monthly membership.