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Full-Time

Head of Data Analytics

Posted on 7/10/2024

Tovala

Tovala

51-200 employees

Smart oven and meal delivery service

Food & Agriculture
Hardware
Consumer Software

Senior

Chicago, IL, USA

Category
Data Management
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
SQL
Data Analysis
Snowflake
Requirements
  • 8+ years of experience in data analytics, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
  • Deep proficiency with data analytics tools and platforms such as SQL, Python, Snowflake
  • Experienced team leader
  • Ability to present complex data insights in a clear and compelling manner
  • Familiarity with advanced analytics technologies
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced working environment
Responsibilities
  • Collaborating with leaders to evaluate decisions in a data-driven manner
  • Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing data analytics team
  • Managing the development and maintenance of data products
  • Ensuring quality and accuracy of data and analytics
  • Partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to identify data analytics needs
  • Driving adoption of analytics-based decision making

Tovala combines hardware, software, and food to simplify home cooking with its Tovala Smart Oven and meal delivery service. The Smart Oven is a countertop appliance that cooks meals automatically when customers scan a QR code on Tovala-prepared meals. This system is designed for busy individuals and families who want healthy, home-cooked meals without spending much time cooking. Tovala differentiates itself from competitors by offering a seamless cooking experience where meals are specifically designed for their oven, along with a subscription service for meal delivery. The company's goal is to provide convenient, nutritious meals while fostering a positive work culture and supporting its employees.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$168.9M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

31%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Tovala's rapid growth and significant funding rounds, including a $30M Series C, indicate strong investor confidence and potential for expansion.
  • Recognition as one of Y Combinator's Top Companies 2022 highlights Tovala's innovative approach and industry impact.
  • The launch of the Smart Oven Air Fryer expands Tovala's product line, potentially attracting a broader customer base.

What critics are saying

  • The dual focus on hardware and meal delivery could stretch resources thin, potentially impacting product quality or service consistency.
  • The competitive landscape in both the smart kitchen appliance and meal delivery markets is intense, requiring continuous innovation to stay ahead.

What makes Tovala unique

  • Tovala uniquely combines a smart kitchen appliance with a meal delivery service, offering a seamless cooking experience that competitors in either market alone cannot match.
  • The Tovala Smart Oven's QR code scanning feature automates the cooking process, providing unmatched convenience and precision in meal preparation.
  • Tovala's focus on health-conscious, time-strapped consumers sets it apart in the crowded meal kit and kitchen appliance markets.
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