ABOUT US
Welcome to the Data Pros Community! We are a dynamic network of individuals working across a spectrum of roles in small businesses, mid-market companies, and large enterprises. Our members are the driving force behind internal initiatives powered by data.

Community Purpose
Our community is a dynamic and inclusive space where data practitioners from all roles and departments come together to collaborate and unlock the full potential of data. Whether your focus is in marketing, data science, product management, support, sales strategy or finance, our community is designed to connect you with peers who understand the importance of data in driving business value. Here, you’ll find a diverse group of professionals who share a common goal: harnessing the power of data to make smarter decisions, innovate, and create meaningful impact.
Mission Statement
At DataPros, our mission is to foster a collaborative environment where data meets purpose and potential. We believe in the power of data to transform businesses and advance careers. Our focus goes beyond the technical—it’s about people, collaboration and the value that data can bring to every role within an organization. We are committed to creating a space where cross-functional teams can learn from each other, develop effective data strategies, and drive real business results. Join us on this journey to elevate your career and your organization’s success through the power of data.
Why Join Us?
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Data is no longer the domain of a single team. Whether you're in marketing, sales, support, product, finance, or operations, we provide the platform to connect with like-minded professionals who are leveraging data to solve real business challenges.
Learn and Grow
Stay ahead of the curve with resources, workshops, and discussions that go beyond technical know-how. Learn how to implement data strategies that drive business outcomes, foster innovation, and propel your career forward.
Inspiration and Impact:
Our community is about more than just data; it's about inspiration, collaboration, and creating value. Discover how data-driven decisions can lead to better products, stronger customer relationships, and a more successful business.
Our Approach
We understand that data impacts everyone—across all roles and departments. That’s why our approach is inclusive and people-focused. We bring together diverse perspectives to share best practices, address challenges, and collaborate on strategies that turn data into actionable insights. Our community events, content, and resources are designed to empower you to make data work for you and your organization, no matter where you sit.
Join the DataPros Community
Become part of a community that not only values data but values the people who use it to make a difference. Let’s work together to harness the power of data to drive business success, advance careers, and create a collaborative future.
Join us and become part of a vibrant group
that is shaping the future of data-driven success!
Founding Members

Nicole Burns
Nicole is a driven sales and marketing executive with 20+ years of experience in the tech industry. Specializing in Consultative Selling, Marketing Automation Technology and Revenue Operations, she has successfully transformed business challenges and helped numerous startups with Go To Market Planning and Exit Strategies. Most recently, she was part of the successful Merkle acquisition of Digital Pi, an agency composed of marketing and technology experts focused on helping companies get meaningful value from marketing automation and related digital marketing technologies.
Nicole has a passion for networking and helping others connect. It has been her career mission to improve awareness when it comes to advances in technology focused on processes related to marketing, sales, support and customer success.
When Nicole isn’t talking with clients or providing a solution, she is often hiking, snowboarding, enjoying the outdoors or spending time with her husband and 2 daughters.

John Kasturos
John Kosturos is an accomplished entrepreneur and executive with a track record of success in the data-driven SaaS industry. With three successful ventures under his belt, including the co-founding and 11-year tenure as Chief Revenue Officer at RingLead, John has demonstrated a keen ability to drive growth and innovation.
His expertise extends to mergers and acquisitions, having orchestrated the acquisition of RingLead by ZoomInfo, Inc. in 2021, where he subsequently served as Senior Vice President of Alliances for two years. Now, as the founder of SpringDB, John continues to pioneer solutions in data sourcing, integration, cleansing, modeling, distribution, and automation. Passionate about fostering collaboration, he spearheads DataPros, a global community uniting top data professionals to navigate and thrive in the evolving data economy.