Sundial Co-founder Julie Zhuo to Discuss Data and Design Intersection at South Park Commons

San Francisco – Julie Zhuo, co-founder of AI-powered analytics platform Sundial and former Vice President of Design at Meta, is set to participate in a deep-dive discussion on the intersection of data and design this Thursday. The event, hosted by Soleio Cuervo at South Park Commons in San Francisco, will explore Zhuo's product and leadership insights.

The announcement came via a tweet from Soleio, stating, > "Good news: This Thursday I’m sitting down with @joulee to do a deep dive on the intersection of data and design. She’s going to walk us through her product and leadership insights as cofounder @TeamSundial." The session will be held live at 2 PM Pacific Time, with invitations available upon request.

Julie Zhuo is a prominent figure in the tech industry, known for her tenure at Facebook where she scaled the app's design from 10 million to over 2 billion users. She is also the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller "The Making of a Manager." Her current venture, Sundial, recently secured $23 million in funding, including a $16 million Series A round, to develop an AI-powered platform that democratizes data analysis for businesses.

Sundial's mission is to help companies make faster, more informed decisions by transforming raw data into actionable insights through AI and expert analytical frameworks. Zhuo's philosophy, "diagnose with data, treat with design," underpins Sundial's approach, aiming to empower every decision-maker to become their own expert analyst without needing a data science degree. The company's funding round included investments from notable firms like Sequoia Capital and GPV, led by DJ Patil, the first U.S. Chief Data Scientist.

Soleio Cuervo, the host of the discussion, is a General Partner at South Park Commons, a community and fund for founders and technical talent. Cuervo's background includes significant design leadership roles at Facebook and Dropbox, where he contributed to foundational product development. South Park Commons, established in 2017, provides a collaborative environment for individuals to explore ideas and build companies, often hosting discussions with industry leaders.

The upcoming event is expected to offer valuable perspectives on how data informs design decisions and leadership strategies in the evolving landscape of AI and product development. Zhuo's extensive experience in scaling products and managing teams, combined with her current work at Sundial, positions her to provide unique insights into leveraging data for impactful design and business outcomes.