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David Ohnstad

Innovative product leader driving AI/ML, SaaS/IaaS/PaaS growth—from concept to market. MBA + MS Systems Engineering. Turning complex tech into real business results.

Location Minnesota Joined Joined on  Personal website https://davidohnstad.com
Proximity Bias in Mentorship: Why Programs Fail
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Proximity Bias in Mentorship: Why Programs Fail

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Enterprise AI Implementation: Why Teams Fail Without the Right Skills
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Enterprise AI Implementation: Why Teams Fail Without the Right Skills

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Superior Hiking Trail Ice Conditions: January-March Guide
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Superior Hiking Trail Ice Conditions: January-March Guide

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Hand Tools vs Power Tools: The Setup Time Truth
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Hand Tools vs Power Tools: The Setup Time Truth

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Why Mentorship Programs Fail: Building for the Right People
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Why Mentorship Programs Fail: Building for the Right People

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Enterprise AI Implementation: Why Data Lineage Matters More Than Platform Promises
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Enterprise AI Implementation: Why Data Lineage Matters More Than Platform Promises

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Winter Camping Sleep System: What 18 F Taught Me
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Winter Camping Sleep System: What 18 F Taught Me

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Data Product Team Structure: Why $180K Failed in 90 Days
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Data Product Team Structure: Why $180K Failed in 90 Days

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Mentorship Program ROI: Why Most Can’t Prove Results
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Mentorship Program ROI: Why Most Can’t Prove Results

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Leadership Development: Measure Behavior Change, Not Completion
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Leadership Development: Measure Behavior Change, Not Completion

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Enterprise AI Governance: Why 68% of Policies Fail
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Enterprise AI Governance: Why 68% of Policies Fail

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North Shore Camping: When Fire Restrictions Cancel Your Reservation
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North Shore Camping: When Fire Restrictions Cancel Your Reservation

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Data Product Manager Salary Negotiation: Why I Left $47K
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Data Product Manager Salary Negotiation: Why I Left $47K

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Woodworking Skills: Why Videos Aren't Enough
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Woodworking Skills: Why Videos Aren't Enough

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Leadership Development Programs: Why 75% Fail by Year-End
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Leadership Development Programs: Why 75% Fail by Year-End

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Enterprise AI Governance: Why Risk Outpaced Control
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Enterprise AI Governance: Why Risk Outpaced Control

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BWCA Entry Point Closure: Wildfire Impact on Minnesota
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BWCA Entry Point Closure: Wildfire Impact on Minnesota

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Data Product Manager Salary Gap: Why and How to Fix It
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Data Product Manager Salary Gap: Why and How to Fix It

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Shop Humidity Changes: Why Wood Moves in Fall
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Shop Humidity Changes: Why Wood Moves in Fall

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Why Mentorship Relationships Stall: Diagnosis & Solutions
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Why Mentorship Relationships Stall: Diagnosis & Solutions

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Enterprise AI Deployment: Why Team Architecture Matters More Than Models
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Enterprise AI Deployment: Why Team Architecture Matters More Than Models

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Gunflint Trail Labor Day: Last-Minute BWCA Planning
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Gunflint Trail Labor Day: Last-Minute BWCA Planning

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Data Product Governance: Why Cross-Functional Teams Fail
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Data Product Governance: Why Cross-Functional Teams Fail

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Woodworking in High Humidity: Managing Wood Movement
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Woodworking in High Humidity: Managing Wood Movement

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Mentorship Relationships Stalled: How to Restart
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Mentorship Relationships Stalled: How to Restart

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AI in PLM: Governance Before Deployment
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AI in PLM: Governance Before Deployment

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BWCA Labor Day Weekend: Open Permits You Don't Know About
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BWCA Labor Day Weekend: Open Permits You Don't Know About

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Data Product Hiring: Why Technical Requirements Backfire
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Data Product Hiring: Why Technical Requirements Backfire

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Essential Hand Tool Kit for Woodworking
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Essential Hand Tool Kit for Woodworking

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Data Product Management: Why 82% of Analytics Fail
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Data Product Management: Why 82% of Analytics Fail

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Fall Furniture Building: Why Minnesota Woodworkers Should Wait
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Fall Furniture Building: Why Minnesota Woodworkers Should Wait

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Shipping AI Features Through Team Transitions: A SaaS Case Study
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Shipping AI Features Through Team Transitions: A SaaS Case Study

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Sawbill Lake Entry Point: September 2026 Guide
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Sawbill Lake Entry Point: September 2026 Guide

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Data Product Managers: Stop Solving the Wrong Problem
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Data Product Managers: Stop Solving the Wrong Problem

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Fall Woodworking: How September Changes Your Shop
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Fall Woodworking: How September Changes Your Shop

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Mentorship Program ROI: Why Measurement Matters
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Mentorship Program ROI: Why Measurement Matters

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Boundary Waters Reopening: Plan Fall Trips Around August Closures
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Boundary Waters Reopening: Plan Fall Trips Around August Closures

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Data Product Management vs. Standard PM: Key Differences
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Data Product Management vs. Standard PM: Key Differences

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Leadership Development Programs Fail: The 30-Day Window
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Leadership Development Programs Fail: The 30-Day Window

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AI ROI in Enterprise: When Implementation Outpaces Measurement
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AI ROI in Enterprise: When Implementation Outpaces Measurement

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Gooseberry Falls Late Summer: Why September Beats July
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Gooseberry Falls Late Summer: Why September Beats July

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Data Product Management Myths: What Actually Matters
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Data Product Management Myths: What Actually Matters

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Pocket-Hole Joinery: When to Use It (and When Not To)
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Pocket-Hole Joinery: When to Use It (and When Not To)

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First-Time Manager Guide: Build Support Systems That Prevent 67% Failure Rate
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First-Time Manager Guide: Build Support Systems That Prevent 67% Failure Rate

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Enterprise AI ROI: Why Adoption Metrics Miss the Mark
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Enterprise AI ROI: Why Adoption Metrics Miss the Mark

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Minnesota Outdoor Experiences: Beyond the Boundary Waters
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Minnesota Outdoor Experiences: Beyond the Boundary Waters

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Non-Technical PMs Build Better Data Products
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Non-Technical PMs Build Better Data Products

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Nick Offerman’s Woodworking Advice: What’s Missing
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Nick Offerman’s Woodworking Advice: What’s Missing

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Gen Z Manager Problems: Fix Your Leadership Development Pipeline
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Gen Z Manager Problems: Fix Your Leadership Development Pipeline

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Why Enterprise AI Projects Fail After POC Success
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Why Enterprise AI Projects Fail After POC Success

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Best BWCA Season: Why September Beats Summer
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Best BWCA Season: Why September Beats Summer

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Remote Delegation Skills: Why Managers Revert to Micromanaging
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Remote Delegation Skills: Why Managers Revert to Micromanaging

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Minnesota Winter Hiking: Skip the SUV, Here's What Works
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Minnesota Winter Hiking: Skip the SUV, Here's What Works

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Data Product Adoption: Why Teams Build What Nobody Uses
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Data Product Adoption: Why Teams Build What Nobody Uses

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Router Bit Oxidation: Why Your First Cut Matters
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Router Bit Oxidation: Why Your First Cut Matters

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Hybrid Management: Why Leaders Recentralize After Remote Delegation
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Hybrid Management: Why Leaders Recentralize After Remote Delegation

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Enterprise AI Integration: Legacy Systems Don't Block Modern ML
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Enterprise AI Integration: Legacy Systems Don't Block Modern ML

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Teaching Kids Outdoor Skills: Why Late August Beats Fall
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Teaching Kids Outdoor Skills: Why Late August Beats Fall

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Data Product Adoption: Why Frameworks Fail Without Execution
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Data Product Adoption: Why Frameworks Fail Without Execution

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BWCA Entry Points: When Your Permit Becomes Worthless
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BWCA Entry Points: When Your Permit Becomes Worthless

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