David Mariani interviews Kunal Agarwal, CEO of Unravel Data, delving into his entrepreneurial journey and the innovative world of data observability. Kunal recounts the compelling origin story of Unravel Data, revealing how the company's vision adapted over time. He shares the challenges faced and key learnings, offering priceless advice to future entrepreneurs. The conversation then shifts to the essence of data observability, its distinction from traditional monitoring, and the unique value Unravel Data offers to its customers, illustrated through a notable success story. Kunal concludes by expressing his excitement for future trends, particularly the integration of Generative AI, providing a glimpse into the evolving landscape of data technology.

David Mariani interviews Andrew Jones, Principal Engineer, GoCardless and a thought leader in data and analytics. Andrew outlines the concept of 'data contracts' and their relevance for leaders in the field. He then provides practical advice for fostering a data-driven culture within organizations, highlighting successful strategies and common pitfalls. The discussion also touches on the use of data products as competitive tools and the importance of data quality. Concluding with a look at the future, Andrew shares his perspective on the impact of AI and machine learning tools like ChatGPT and his book. This podcast offers essential insights for anyone looking to excel in the rapidly evolving world of data and analytics.

David Mariani sits with Jordan Morrow, a renowned expert in Data Literacy. They discuss effective strategies for embedding data literacy in organizations, emphasizing its significance beyond a buzzword. Jordan shares insights on fostering a data-driven culture, including key dos and don'ts. The conversation highlights the impact of data literacy through real-world success stories and explores the role of tools, processes, and cultural shifts in enhancing industry-wide data literacy. They also delve into the challenges and successes of data leaders in creating engaging, data-informed environments, balancing self-service with data integrity.

Elif Tutuk interviews Liat Ben-Zur, a tech executive, on applying product-led growth (PLG) principles to data management. They discuss understanding customer needs, defining value propositions, and PLG techniques like freemium models. The conversation also covers key metrics and feedback methods for data product success, offering valuable insights for those aiming to leverage data for organizational growth.

Join host Elif Tutuk in a captivating conversation with Mark Stange-Tregear as they uncover the power of Financial Operations (FinOps) in the realm of data analytics. The episode starts with a primer on FinOps, explaining its significance in today's data-driven landscape.

Diving into Data and Analytics FinOps, they explore how it streamlines operations and optimizes costs, providing practical insights for all.

Cross-functional collaboration is key. Elif and Mark discuss aligning finance, IT, and data teams for maximum value.

They examine cutting-edge tools and technologies, including AtScale Metrics dashboard, which offers invaluable insights into analytics query consumption and semantic model usage on cloud data warehouses.

Cost allocation and chargebacks are demystified, ensuring equitable distribution of analytics expenses.

The episode concludes with a glimpse into the future, discussing emerging FinOps trends that will shape the data analytics landscape.

Whether you're a data enthusiast or FinOps practitioner, this episode promises invaluable insights into mastering Data Analytics FinOps. 

In this interview Dave Mariani welcomes Richard Langlois, President at IT Architecture and Strategy. Richard discusses his history, being an early adopter of AtScale, and how he achieved significant performance improvements. He delves into the importance of a strong data foundation, including ontology, governance, MDM, and a flexible data analytics platform. Richard emphasizes the need for a well-planned roadmap aligned with business benefits and highlights the potential of AI and innovation in the future of data and analytics.

In this episode Jess Ramos, a senior data analyst at Crunchbase shares her journey into the field of data analytics, starting with her background in Math and Spanish during her undergraduate studies. She discusses how she discovered her passion for data analytics while working as a data analyst intern and eventually pursued a master's degree in business analytics. Jess also talks about the challenges and biases she has encountered as a woman in the tech industry and provides insights on building a more inclusive culture. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the importance of representation, encouragement, and equitable practices to attract and retain women in analytics and technology fields.

In this episode of the Data-Driven podcast, host David Mariani sits down with Justin Borgman, the CEO and founder of Starburst. The two seasoned entrepreneurs discuss the evolution of big data analytics, sharing their own journeys from the early days of Hadoop to the current landscape of data lakes and cloud-based solutions. Justin delves into the founding of Starburst, the challenges and opportunities in building a startup, and why he believes data lakes are experiencing a resurgence. The conversation also touches on the importance of focus and experience for entrepreneurs, offering valuable insights for anyone navigating the complex world of data analytics.

In this interview, Dave Mariani interviews Ryan Janssen, the CEO and founder of Zenlytic, and Paul Blankly, the CTO and founder of Zenlytic. They discussed the importance of Generative AI, Natural Language Query, and analytics in the data industry. The conversation delves into the role of analysts in the evolving landscape and the potential of LLMs and the semantic layer to revolutionize data consumption. Overall, they explore the opportunities and considerations in leveraging LLMs and the semantic layer for data-driven insights.

In this interview, Dave and David J will discuss the value of the semantic layer in data management. They explored two different perspectives on delivering this value and shared insights about their respective paths that led them to co-found and start companies. The conversation will revolve around data analytics, the role of the semantic layer, and their experiences in the field of data management.

Listen to 🦾Jepson Taylor and discover the transformative power of generative AI and its impact on the future of artificial intelligence. Gain insights into the role of analytics leaders in driving AI adoption and overcoming challenges in legacy systems and data modernization. Explore strategies for success and understand the benefits of integrating platforms like Dataiku and AtScale in accelerating data transformation and delivering actionable insights across industries.

Listen to Christopher Wagner discuss paths into analytics, bridging the gap between technical and business aspects, and his experience working with business intelligence (BI) and data warehousing technologies such as Oracle and Microsoft Power BI. You also get to learn more about the evolution of Power BI and its interconnectivity. Chris also talks about the importance of enjoying what you do and having a passion for data and analytics.

Listen to Carly Taylor, an expert in gaming and machine learning. She shared insights on the rise of mobile gaming, player engagement, and how machine learning improves gaming experiences. We also discussed Carly’s experience with ChatGPT, finding it engaging and informative. The episode provides a look at how gaming and machine learning intersect, and the potential for chatbots like ChatGPT in various industries.

Listen to Sharon Richardson, Databricks talks about the data mesh concept and how Databricks enables organizations to implement it. Elif and Sharon also discussed the four principles of data mesh, which include domain-oriented data ownership, managing data like a product, having a common self-service data infrastructure as a platform, and governance through federated computational governance. They focus on the challenge of understanding what is meant by federated computational governance and how technology enables it

Listen to Vin Vashishta sharing about his experience in the data industry for over 20 years, helping organizations make data-driven decisions and achieve their business goals through effective data management and analysis. Vin spoke about data strategy, data monetization, and the future of data, and has worked with a diverse range of clients across industries.

Listen to Deepak Prasad share his thoughts on embracing automation and why the semantic layer is on the rise due to the big persistent problem of inconsistent BI reporting impacting Enterprises’ across the board. 

Listen to this discussion with Bill Sandblom on using AI to improve business outcomes at his PetroChemical where he is the CIO. He discusses tips for getting more of your team’s time focused on actual AI and Analytics work vs data prep and wrangling. He also shares advice for how to identify the right areas of the business to make a real impact on profits with machine learning & AI. 

Listen to this discussion on building high-performing analytics teams, the evolution of the enterprise data warehouse, and what’s in store for the future of analytical technologies.