178: How To Build A Data Stack To Win PLG, Featuring Peter Chapman The Data Stack Show podcast

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258: Confidently Wrong: Why AI Needs Tools (and So Do We) 35:18

לפני יומיים35:18

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This week on The Data Stack Show , John and Matt dive into the latest trends in AI, discussing the evolution of GPT models, the role of tools in reducing hallucinations, and the ongoing debate between data warehouses and agent-based approaches. They also explore the complexities of risk-taking in data teams, drawing lessons from Nate Silver’s book on risk and sharing real-world analogies from cybersecurity, football, and political campaigns. Key takeaways include the importance of balancing innovation with practical risk management, the need for clear recommendations from data professionals, the value of reading fiction to understand human behavior in data, and so much more. Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Initial Impressions of GPT-5 (1:41) AI Hallucinations and the Open-Source GPT Model (4:06) Tools and Determinism in AI Agents (6:00) Risks of Tool Reliance in AI (8:05) The Next Big Data Fight: Warehouses vs. Agents (10:21) Real-Time Data Processing Limitations (12:56) Risk in Data and AI: Book Recommendation (17:08) Measurable vs. Perceived Risk in Business (20:10) Security Trade-Offs and Organizational Impact (22:31) The Quest for Certainty and Wicked Learning Environments (27:37) Poker, Process, and Data Team Longevity (29:11) Support Roles and Limits of Data Teams (32:56) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (34:20) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it’s needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Hallucinations, Tools, and Data Wars: Inside the Minds of Data Pros 3:40

לפני 4 ימים3:40

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In this bonus episode, John and Matt preview their upcoming conversation about trends in AI, the evolution of GPT modes and the ongoing debate between data warehouses and agent-based approaches. The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it’s needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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257: Data Tools, Templates, and the Trouble with “Easy” Solutions with the Cynical Data Guy 41:29

לפני 9 ימים41:29

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This week on The Data Stack Show , John and Matt bring you another edition of the Cynical Data Guy. John and Matt dive into the evolution of customer data infrastructure, the growing influence of low-code tools like Clay, and the blurred lines around the “engineer” title in modern data roles. They also discuss the trade-offs between SaaS adoption and building custom solutions, the pitfalls of enterprise software buying, and the realities of platform lock-in—using Palantir’s unique business model as a case study. Key takeaways include the importance of simplicity and scalability in data engineering, the need for clear requirements when evaluating tools, and a healthy skepticism toward sales pitches and “art of the possible” features. Don’t miss this month’s Cynical Data Guy. Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Reacting to the Rise of the GTM Engineer (1:11) Is "Engineer" the Right Term? (4:49) Low-Code Tools, AI, and Future Workflows (7:14) Simplicity in Data Engineering (14:38) The Pitfalls of "Simple" Solutions (15:18) Choosing SaaS vs. Building In-House (18:26) Business Process Abstraction and SaaS Adoption (21:31) Enterprise Software: Art of the Possible vs. Practicality (24:31) Sales Advice: Focus on Customer Needs (27:11) Forward Deployed Engineers and Delivery Models (29:05) Platform Lock-In: When Is It a Dirty Word? (36:41) Legacy Systems and the Reality of Lock-In (39:53) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (40:55) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it’s needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Simplicity, SaaS, and the Art of Data Engineering with the Cynical Data Guy 2:19

לפני 11 ימים2:19

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In this bonus episode, John and Matt preview the next installment of the Cynical Data Guy. The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it’s needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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256: The Rise of the Citizen Developer: Solving Business Problems with Alteryx and AI with Andy MacMillan 50:06

לפני 16 ימים50:06

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This week on The Data Stack Show , Brooks and John chat with Andy MacMillan, CEO of Alteryx. Andy discusses the evolving landscape of data and AI, focusing on empowering business users to solve complex problems. He explores the concept of "citizen developers" and how tools like Alteryx can bridge the gap between IT and business teams by democratizing data access. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of creating controlled environments where business users can leverage cloud data platforms and AI technologies to reimagine workflows, without bypassing governance. Key takeaways include the need for organizations to enable innovation through accessible data tools, the potential of AI-driven agents to transform business processes, the critical role of employees who understand their business functions in driving technological transformation, and so much more. Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Andy’s Background and Journey in Data (0:54) Early Web Development at General Motors (2:23) AI Challenges in the Enterprise (9:03) What is Alteryx and Its Value Proposition (11:25) The Importance of Empowering Business Users (16:10) Bridging the Gap Between Data Platforms and Business Users (20:04) Evolution from Desktop to Data Cloud (25:28) Access and Governance in the Cloud Era (27:57) The Return of Local Data Work and AI Governance (31:24) AI Data Clearinghouse and Governance (34:11) AI-Enabled Workflows and Business Impact (38:13) The Future: Agents, Data Platforms, and Business Logic (41:05) How to Get Started with Alteryx or Learn More (46:54) Product Management Lessons for Leadership and Parting Thoughts (47:56) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it’s needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Cloud Platforms, AI, and the Future of Business Analytics with Andy MacMillan of Alteryx 2:06

לפני 18 ימים2:06

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In this bonus episode, Brooks and John preview their upcoming conversation with Andy MacMillan of Alteryx. The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it’s needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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255: When Dashboards Lie: Unpacking the Myths of Self-Service Analytics with the Cynical Data Guy 31:12

לפני 23 ימים31:12

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This week on The Data Stack Show , John and Matt bring you another edition of the Cynical Data Guy. John and Matt dive into the quirky world of data analytics, exploring common challenges like unrealistic data requests, the limitations of self-service BI, and the evolving role of data analysts. They also discuss the importance of understanding business context, the need for effective data storytelling, and the emerging trend of "BI as code" which promises more flexible and version-controlled analytics tools. The conversation highlights the gap between technical data capabilities and business user needs, emphasizing that the real value of data professionals lies not just in tool proficiency, but in their ability to provide meaningful insights and guide decision-making. Key takeaways include the importance of context in data analysis, the limitations of self-service tools, the ongoing evolution of data roles in modern organizations, and more. Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Reading and Reacting to the LinkedIn Data Request Post (1:36) Changing KPIs and Data Skepticism (2:21) The Burden of Proving Data Integrity (5:00) Handling Metric Changes and Historical Comparisons (7:16) Preparing Stakeholders for New Metrics (9:16) BI Code, Version Control, and Modern Dashboards (11:20) Scoping and Business Context in Data Roles (14:38) Technical vs. Business Understanding in Data Teams (16:29) GUI vs. Code in Dashboard Customization (20:41) The Analyst’s Role: Guidance Over Tools (23:23) Hiring and the Real-World Analyst Skillset (28:11) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (30:36) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it’s needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Self-Service BI: Why Dashboards Collect Dust with the Cynical Data Guy 3:57

לפני 25 ימים3:57

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In this bonus episode, John and Matt preview the next edition of the Cynical Data Guy. The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it’s needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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254: Context is King: Building Intelligent AI Analytics Platforms with Paul Blankley of Zenlytic 42:10

לפני 30 ימים42:10

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This week on The Data Stack Show , John chats with Paul Blankley, Founder and CTO of Zenlytic, live from Denver! Paul and John discuss the rapid evolution of AI in business intelligence, highlighting how AI is transforming data analysis and decision-making. Paul also explores the potential of AI as an "employee" that can handle complex analytical tasks, from unstructured data processing to proactive monitoring. Key insights include the increasing capabilities of AI in symbolic tasks like coding, the importance of providing business context to AI models, and the future of BI tools that can flexibly interact with both structured and unstructured data. Paul emphasizes that the next generation of AI tools will move beyond traditional dashboards, offering more intelligent, context-aware insights that can help businesses make more informed decisions. It’s an exciting conversation you won’t want to miss. Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Welcoming Paul Back and Industry Changes (1:03) AI Model Progress and Superhuman Domains (2:01) AI as an Employee: Context and Capabilities (4:04) Model Selection and User Experience (7:37) AI as a McKinsey Consultant: Decision-Making (10:18) Structured vs. Unstructured Data Platforms (12:55) MCP Servers and the Future of BI Interfaces (16:00) Value of UI and Multimodal BI Experiences (18:38) Pitfalls of DIY Data Pipelines and Governance (22:14) Text-to-SQL, Semantic Layers, and Trust (28:10) Democratizing Semantic Models and Personalization (33:22) Inefficiency in Analytics and Analyst Workflows (35:07) Reasoning and Intelligence in Monitoring (37:20) Roadmap: Proactive AI by 2026 (39:53) Limitations of BI Incumbents, Future Outlooks and Parting Thoughts (41:15) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it’s needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Breaking Down BI: How AI is Rewriting the Rules with Paul Blankley of Zenlytic 4:06

לפני 5 weeks4:06

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In this bonus episode, John previews the upcoming conversation with Paul Blankley of Zenlytic. The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it’s needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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253: Why Traditional Data Pipelines Are Broken (And How to Fix Them) with Ruben Burdin of Stacksync 58:37

לפני 5 weeks58:37

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This week on The Data Stack Show , Eric and welcomes back Ruben Burdin, Founder and CEO of Stacksync as they together dismantle the myths surrounding zero-copy ETL and traditional data integration methods. Ruben reveals the complex challenges of two-way syncing between enterprise systems like Salesforce, HubSpot, and NetSuite, highlighting how existing tools often create more problems than solutions. He also introduces Stacksync's innovative approach, which uses real-time SQL-based synchronization to simplify data integration, reduce maintenance overhead, and enable more efficient operational workflows. The conversation exposes the limitations of current data transfer techniques and offers a glimpse into a more declarative, flexible approach to managing enterprise data across multiple systems. You won’t want to miss it. Highlights from this week’s conversation include: The Pain of Two-Way Sync and Early Integration Challenges (2:01) Zero Copy ETL: Hype vs. Reality (3:50) Data Definitions and System Complexity (7:39) Limitations of Out-of-the-Box Integrations (9:35) The CSV File: The Original Two-Way Sync (11:18) Stacksync’s Approach and Capabilities (12:21) Zero Copy ETL: Technical and Business Barriers (14:22) Data Sharing, Clean Rooms, and Marketing Myths (18:40) The Reliable Loop: ETL, Transform, Reverse ETL (27:08) Business Logic Fragmentation and Maintenance (33:43) Simplifying Architecture with Real-Time Two-Way Sync (35:14) Operational Use Case: HubSpot, Salesforce, and Snowflake (39:10) Filtering, Triggers, and Real-Time Workflows (45:38) Complex Use Case: Salesforce to NetSuite with Data Discrepancies (48:56) Declarative Logic and Debugging with SQL (54:54) Connecting with Ruben and Parting Thoughts (57:58) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it’s needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Zero Copy ETL: Myth vs Reality with Ruben Burdin of Stacksync 3:34

לפני 6 weeks3:34

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In this bonus episode, Eric and John preview their upcoming conversation with Ruben Burdin of Stacksync. The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it’s needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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252: What the Heck is Happening in Data Right Now with the Cynical Data Guy 42:19

לפני 6 weeks42:19

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This week on The Data Stack Show , Eric and John welcome back Matt Kelliher-Gibson for another edition of the Cynical Data Guy. The group explores the current state of data engineering and team dynamics while critically examining the evolving landscape of analytics engineering, dissecting the hype around the modern data stack and its tools. The conversation also explores the challenges of data team management, including headcount reductions, rising technology costs, and the struggle to maintain efficiency. Key discussions revolve around the need for open standards, the impact of AI on data roles, the complex hiring practices in tech startups, and so much more. Highlights from this week’s conversation include: The Evolution of Analytics Engineer Roles (1:53) Job Titles and Role Consolidation in Data (3:20) Standardization and Open Data Standards (7:51) SQL as a Universal Standard & Vendor Lock-In (11:58) Modern Data Stack: Hype vs. Reality (13:29) The State of Data Teams in 2025 (18:12) Morale and Job Market Realities for Data Professionals (25:17) Bonus Round: Extreme Work Culture Satire (28:41) Honesty in Hiring and Team Building (33:18) Challenges of Building and Leading Data Teams (37:31) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (41:15) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it’s needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Data Engineering in 2025: Tooling, Headcount, and Survival Strategies with the Cynical Data Guy 2:18

לפני 7 weeks2:18

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it’s needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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251: Data Teams at the Crossroads: Proving Value in a Changing Business Landscape with Ben Rogojan 52:35

לפני 7 weeks52:35

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Technical Freelancer Academy & Consulting Community (1:21) Evolution of Data Teams and Technology (2:52) Data Team Growth and Output vs. Outcome (4:47) Internal Optimization vs. Client-Facing Data Work (7:23) Audience, Delivery Mechanisms, and Actionability (12:40) Proving ROI and Prioritizing Work (15:27) Practical Tips for Data Team-Business Alignment (18:31) Dealing with Vanity and Security Blanket Metrics (23:39) AI’s Impact on Data Workflows (27:07) BI Tools, AI Integration, and Dashboards (32:25) Top Skills for Data Professionals (37:27) Career Growth: Technical, Communication, and Business Skills (42:02) Show, Don’t Tell: Prototyping and Feedback (44:37) Taking Initiative and Risk in Data Roles (50:21) Parting Advice and Closing Thoughts (51:16) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it’s needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Beyond Dashboards: Selling Data Value to the Business with Ben Rogojan 2:35

לפני 8 weeks2:35

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it’s needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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250: The Chat Interface Debate: Is Text Really the Future? 24:15

לפני 8 weeks24:15

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Dashboard vs. Chatbot Discussion (1:40) The Future of Chat Interfaces (3:03) Vibe Revenue Concept (6:36) AI's Early Days Compared to the Internet (10:14) OpenAI and Hardware Collaboration (13:09) Challenges of Hardware Development (16:20) Productivity in Programming Languages (18:18) Critique of 'Language is Dead' Posts (21:34) Legacy Systems in Use (22:34) Deterministic vs. Non-Deterministic Workflows (23:37) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (23:45) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it’s needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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249: Quacking Through Data: Duckdb's Emerging Ecosystem 19:20

לפני 9 weeks19:20

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This week on The Data Stack Show , John Wessel and Matt Kelliher-Gibson dive into the recent Duck Lake announcement, exploring the evolving landscape of data analytics technologies. They discuss DuckDB's role as a lightweight, local analytics database and its potential as a caching layer for open table formats like Iceberg. The conversation also highlights the current state of data storage standards, focusing on agreements around Parquet and Iceberg, while noting the ongoing complexity in catalog management. Key takeaways include the importance of local compute solutions, the early stage of open table formats, and the potential for simplified data infrastructure that can provide faster, more cost-effective analytics workflows. The episode underscores the ongoing innovation in data technologies and the need for more streamlined, flexible data management solutions. Don’t miss it! Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Discussion on Duck Lake Announcement (1:41) Compatibility with Apache Iceberg (4:05) Use Cases for DuckDB (6:23) Concerns About Data Management (10:01) Introduction to Data Formats (11:40) Catalog Space Challenges (13:13) Metadata Orchestration (14:54) Simplicity in Data Management (15:25) SQL Demo Discussion (17:26) Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts (18:44) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it’s needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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248: AI and BI: The Future of Data Analytics with Michael Driscoll of Rill Data 47:51

לפני 10 weeks47:51

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This week on The Data Stack Show , Eric and John welcome Michael Driscoll, Co-Founder and CEO of Rill Data. Mike discusses the transformative impact of AI on business intelligence (BI) and data analytics. He also explores the shift from traditional dashboard-based tools to more dynamic, code-driven, and AI-powered interfaces that provide deeper insights. During the conversation, the group emphasizes the importance of a metrics-first approach, the potential of leapfrog architectures using technologies like data lakes and real-time analytical databases, and how AI agents are increasingly becoming the primary users of data tools. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of data infrastructure, where open standards, flexibility, and intelligent interfaces are reshaping how businesses interact with and understand their data, and more. Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Welcome Back Mike Driscoll (1:11) Philosophy Behind BI Tools (2:04) Building a Natural Language Processing Server (4:33) Deployment of MCP Servers (6:07) The Role of Visualizations in BI (10:09) Measuring Product Success (12:43) Navigating Changes as Data Professionals (16:13) Efficiency Gains with Code (19:00) The Future of Data Teams (22:29) Long-term Use of Rutter Stack (25:16) Analytics Landscape Overview (30:59) Future of BI Architecture (33:04) AI's Role in Analytics (35:07) Interoperability and Talent Pool (39:41) The Crowded BI Market (42:03) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (46:07) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it’s needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: The Metrics-First Approach: Transforming How We Understand Data with Michael Driscoll of Rill Data 2:06

לפני 11 weeks2:06

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it’s needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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247: Consulting Firms, AI Strategies, and the $100K Question with the Cynical Data Guy 31:22

לפני 11 weeks31:22

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: The Cynical Data Guy Returns (1:11) Klarna's AI Shift (2:08) Sensational Headlines in Tech (4:31) Impact of AI on Jobs (8:19) Cost of AI Strategy (10:21) Consulting Strategies and Company Differentiation (12:26) Brand Recognition in Consulting (14:48) Critique of Outsourcing Thought (17:10) Future of Consulting with AI (19:37) The Fragility of Data Systems (21:32) Primitive Data Stacks (24:05) Cynical Data Scientist Epitaph (00:26:06) Rebranding Data Science (27:40) Parting Thoughts and Takeaways (30:14) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it’s needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Cynical Data Guy: Unpacking Tech's Latest Hype Cycles 3:06

לפני 12 weeks3:06

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it’s needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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246: AI, Abstractions, and the Future of Data Engineering with Pete Hunt of Dagster 48:59

לפני 12 weeks48:59

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Pete's Background and Journey in Data (1:36) Evolution of Data Practices (3:02) Integration Challenges with Acquired Companies (5:13) Trust and Safety as a Service (8:12) Transition to Dagster (11:26) Value Creation in Networking (14:42) Observability in Data Pipelines (18:44) The Era of Big Complexity (21:38) Abstraction as a Tool for Complexity (24:41) Composability and Workflow Engines (28:08) The Need for Guardrails (33:13) AI in Development Tools (36:24) Internal Components Marketplace (40:14) Reimagining Data Integration (43:03) Importance of Abstraction in Data Tools (46:17) Parting Advice for Listeners and Closing Thoughts (48:01) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it’s needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Breaking Down Silos: Collaborative Data Engineering in the AI Era with Pete Hunt of Dagster 3:20

לפני 13 weeks3:20

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it’s needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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245: The Future of Data: Postgres, Iceberg, and Operational Analytics with Pranav Aurora of Mooncake Labs 44:05

לפני 13 weeks44:05

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Pranav’s Background and Journey in Data (1:10) Backstory of Mooncake Labs (2:05) PostgreSQL as a Force (4:47) Curiosity in Product Management (7:33) Challenges with Iceberg (11:12) Go-to-Market Strategy (13:52) Building Community Engagement (15:56) Importance of Feedback (18:26) AI Integration in Mooncake Labs (21:29) Innovation in data interaction (23:49) PostgreSQL and startup growth (28:41) Core component of business strategy (31:20) The Origin of the name Mooncake Labs (34:12) Upcoming Product Release (38:40) Connecting with Mooncake Labs and Parting Thoughts (42:49) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Zero to One: Navigating the Challenges of a Data Infrastructure Startup 1:48

לפני 13 weeks1:48

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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244: Postgres to ClickHouse: Simplifying the Modern Data Stack with Aaron Katz & Sai Krishna Srirampur 34:51

לפני 13 weeks34:51

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Background of ClickHouse (1:14) PostgreSQL Data Replication Tool (3:19) Emerging Technologies Observations (7:25) Observability and Market Dynamics (11:26) Product Development Challenges (12:39) Challenges with PostgreSQL Performance (15:30) Philosophy of Open Source (18:01) Open Source Advantages (22:56) Simplified Stack Vision (24:48) End-to-End Use Cases (28:13) Migration Strategies (30:21) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (33:29) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Data Migration Made Easy: Postgres, ClickHouse, and the Future of Analytics with Aaron Katz and Sai Krishna Srirampur 5:47

לפני 14 weeks5:47

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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243: The Data Economy: Turning Information into a Tradable Commodity with Viktor Kessler of Vakamo 34:26

לפני 14 weeks34:26

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Viktor's Background and Journey in Data (1:20) Evolution of Data Architecture (4:41) The Lakehouse Concept (7:12) Open Source Innovation (11:05) Data Production and Decentralization (15:06) Governance in Decentralized Systems (18:53) Data Economy and Monetization (21:15) Security Concerns in Data Processing (24:21) Impact on Data Consumers (27:37) Compaction Issues in Data Tables (29:39) Open Source Lake Keeper Tool and Parting Thoughts (33:02) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Governance, Flexibility, and the Future of Enterprise Data with Viktor Kessler of Vakamo 2:11

לפני 14 weeks2:11

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242: The Data Convergence: How Operational and Analytical Data Are Merging with Ruben Burdin of Stacksync 36:14

לפני 14 weeks36:14

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Ruben's Background (1:14) Defining Operational Data (5:20) The Convergence of Operational and Analytical Data (10:53) Evolution from Data Warehousing to Fulfillment Centers (13:19) Challenges of API Integration (18:25) Understanding Data Complexity (22:18) Database vs. API Calls (25:32) Real-Time Database Views (28:15) The Evolution of Data Technology (32:37) Future Topics on PostgreSQL Scaling and Parting Thoughts (34:02) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Two-Way Sync: The Future of Database Communication with Ruben Burdin of Stacksync 2:12

לפני 14 weeks2:12

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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241: Marketing Meets Data: Measuring Impact and Driving Results with Pedram Navid of Dagster Labs 38:42

לפני 15 weeks38:42

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Pedram’s Background and Journey in Data (1:13) Marketing vs. Data Engineering (2:30) Understanding Marketing Pressures (4:16) Attribution Models and Accountability (8:13) Balancing Marketing and Team Management (12:25) Introduction to Dagster Components (15:00) AI Integration with Data Engineering (19:05) Challenges in Data Support (22:05) Self-Service Data Access (26:07) AI in Data Management (28:25) Organizing Data in Technical Teams (31:25) Challenges in Real-Time Data (33:28) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (37:01) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Shifting Gears: From Code to Marketing in the Data World with Pedram Navid of Dagster Labs 1:40

לפני 15 weeks1:40

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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240: Data Council Insights from a Waymo: Postgres and the Future of the Data Stack 18:20

לפני 15 weeks18:20

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Recording from a Waymo (0:54) Future of Data Technology (2:45) AI Integration in Data Work (4:20) Speeding Up Data Experiences (5:29) Snapshot Conversations with Founders (9:52) Diversity of Perspectives on Postgres (12:37) Cultural Significance of Database Mascots (14:09) Incubation and Success of Open Source Projects (16:43) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (17:34) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Data Council Debrief 4:18

לפני 16 weeks4:18

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239: How AI is Transforming Product Development with Thomas Kuckoff, Senior Product Manager at Omron Automation 57:16

לפני 16 weeks57:16

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Introduction of Panelists (2:15) Understanding Product Development (4:42) Three Stages of Product Development (7:53) Collaboration Across Teams (11:20) Understanding Customer Pain Points (12:31) Designers, Explainers, and Sustainers Framework (15:17) AI in Product Development (18:09) Using AI Responsibly (22:53) AI in Sustaining Product Development (24:57) Brand Storytelling with AI (27:40) Tooling and AI Implementation (29:29) Pressure for AI Integration (34:05) The Importance of AI in Product Development (38:28) Contextual Advantage of AI (42:52) Evolution of Prototyping (46:11) The Balance of Speed and Critical Thinking (48:16) Understanding AI in Product Development (51:08) Navigating the Messy Process of Product Development (53:14) Final thoughts and Advice (56:32) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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238: What Every Developer Needs to Know About Microservices in 2025 with Mark Fussell, Founder & CEO at Diagrid 52:21

לפני 17 weeks52:21

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Mark’s Background and Journey in Data (1:08) Mark’s Time at Microsoft (5:33) Internal Adoption of Azure (9:20) Understanding Pain Points (11:06) Complexity in Software Development (13:15) Microservices Architecture Overview (17:15) Microservices vs. Monolith (22:08) Modernizing Legacy Applications (24:39) Dependency Management with Dapr (29:43) Infrastructure as Code (33:04) AI's Rapid Evolution and Vendor Changes (37:27) Language Models in Application Development (39:05) AI in Creative Applications (42:59) The Future of Backend Development (47:22) Streamlining Development Processes (49:29) Dapr as an Open Source Solution (51:11) Getting Started with Dapr and Parting Thoughts (51:39) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: From Monoliths to Microservices with Mark Fussell, Founder & CEO at Diagrid 2:55

לפני 18 weeks2:55

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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237: Startups, Sales, and Spreadsheets: How a Real Estate Developer Built an AI Company 59:17

לפני 18 weeks59:17

59:17

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Willz’s Background and Journey (1:25) Discussing Real Estate Data Challenges (2:58) Inspiration for Software Creation (4:05) From Spreadsheet to Software (9:04) Challenges in Ownership Identification (12:24) Company Acquisition (16:00) Pitching Investors with Data Tools (18:46) Lessons Learned from Selling the Company (21:45) The Journey to Ready (26:55) Sales Development Representatives Explained (29:22) Role of Data in Sales (33:30) Real-Time Dashboards (36:54) Human-AI Collaboration (39:53) Human Touch in Data Compilation (44:02) Paradigm Shift in Data Access (46:19) Frustrations with Sales Cycles (48:22) Value of Genuine Conversations (55:23) Optimizing Internal Tools (56:23) Future of Data Interfaces and Parting Thoughts (57:21) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Willz Tolbert’s Journey Through Real Estate and AI 3:01

לפני 19 weeks3:01

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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236: Ringing Out the Old: AI's Role in Redefining Data Teams, Tools, and Business Models 53:39

לפני 19 weeks53:39

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: The Impact of AI (1:25) Historical Context of Technology (2:31) Pre-existing Infrastructure for Change (4:42) AI as a Personal Assistant (7:10) Future of Company Roles (9:13) Managing Teams in a Dystopian AI Future (12:31) Business Architecture Choices (15:52) Integration Tool Usage (18:07) AI's Impact on Data Roles (21:53) AI as an Interface (24:04) Trust in AI vs. SQL (27:12) Snowflake's Acquisition of Dataflow (29:54) Regression to the Mean Concept (33:49) AI's Role in Data Platforms (37:04) User Experience in Data Tools (44:41) Future of Data Tools (46:57) Environment Variable Setup (51:10) Future of Software Implementation and Parting Thoughts (52:10) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: AI, SaaS, and the End of Job Titles with Eric Dodds and John Wessel 3:42

לפני 20 weeks3:42

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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235: Pete Soderling on the Evolution of Data Engineering 43:23

לפני 20 weeks43:23

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Pete's Career Overview (1:00) AI and Data Engineering Discussion (2:05) Themes of Data Council (4:19) High-Frequency Trading Insights (8:04) San Francisco's Unique Advantages (10:27) Data Council Conference Preview (13:23) The Magic of In-Person Events (15:45) Collapsing Batch and Streaming Systems (19:47) Leveraging Local Hardware for Data Processing (22:07) Future of Blockchain in Computing (23:57) Intersection of AI and Data Management (26:47) Advice for AI Startup Founders (28:44) Blurring Lines Between Data Roles (32:46) The Evolving Role of Engineers (36:56) Discount Code for Data Council and Parting Thoughts (38:23) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: What AI Founders Need to Know About Data (Before It’s Too Late) with Pete Soderling of Zero Prime Ventures 3:27

לפני 21 weeks3:27

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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234: The Cynical Data Guy on AI, Data Tools, and the Future of Coding 35:42

לפני 21 weeks35:42

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: AI in Transcription Services (1:11) The Future of AI Companies (5:09) Potential Risks of AI Tools (8:57) Learning vs. Dependency in Programming (10:17) The Journey of a Data Analyst (12:07) AI and Coding Skills (14:06) Abstraction in Data Tools (16:59) Data Design and AI (19:07) User Experience vs. AI Automation (22:10) AGI and Data Mesh (24:36) Blank Screen Interaction Challenges (27:10) Understanding User Value in Data Platforms (32:22) AI's Role in Simplifying Data Interaction (34:04) Final Thought and Takeaways (35:05) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: From Code to No-Code: How AI is Reshaping Data Work with the Cynical Data Guy 9:15

לפני 22 weeks9:15

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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233: The Power of a Triple Threat in Data: Business, Engineering, and Strategy with Solomon Kahn of Delivery Layer and Top Data People 57:35

לפני 22 weeks57:35

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Solomon’s Background and Journey in Data (0:38) The Importance of a Triple Threat Data Person (5:14) Sports Sponsorship Analysis at Nielsen (7:31) Challenges of Implementing AI in Business (11:09) Understanding Data Delivery Models (14:18) Innovating Data Delivery (17:38) Modern Data Sharing Framework (19:09) Account Management in Data Sharing (23:43) Data Delivery Systems and Skill Sets (26:08) Practical Steps for Monetizing Data (29:02) Building Trust Through Branding (36:51) LinkedIn Personal Branding Tips (40:54) Mastering the Basics (44:16) Professional Development in Data (48:18) Deep Technical Skills (53:18) Active and Outcome-Focused Approach (55:25) Finding Top Data People and Parting Thoughts (56:44) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: From Data Engineer to Data Entrepreneur with Solomon Kahn of Delivery Layer and Top Data People 2:08

לפני 23 weeks2:08

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232: Building a Business Solo: Streaming Data, Synthetic Testing, and Startup Lessons with Michael Drogalis of ShadowTraffic.io 48:22

לפני 23 weeks48:22

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Michael's Background and Journey in Data (0:24) Synthetic Data Challenges (1:49) Open Source Project Development (4:20) Founding Distributed Masonry (5:56) Acquisition by Confluent (7:27) Introduction to Shadow Traffic (10:57) Observations on Streaming Data (12:33) Importance of Timestamps in Testing (16:22) Customer Workflows with Shadow Traffic (19:09) Artificial Intelligence in Data Generation (22:13) Advantages of Domain-Specific Language (DSL) (25:14) Solopreneurship Insights (26:53) Exit Criteria for Startup Focus (30:12) The Feedback Loop (33:51) Balancing Customer Needs and Vision (35:02) Navigating Administrative Tasks (38:15) Expected Value Mindset (41:00) Solopreneur Efficiency (43:01) Maximizing Velocity (46:06) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (47:34) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Solopreneurship, Streaming Data, and Synthetic Testing with Michael Drogalis of ShadowTraffic.io 2:27

לפני 24 weeks2:27

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231: From Pre-Med to Product Strategy: Eric Dodds’ Journey in Data and Startups 47:37

לפני 24 weeks47:37

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Early Aspirations: Becoming a Doctor (1:09) The Shift to Business Studies (3:54) Father's Influence on Career Path (4:39) Interest in Statistics and Psychology (6:47) Networking and Early Career (10:24) Developing a Passion for Data (12:09) Joining a Startup Accelerator (17:30) Data and Engagement Metrics (21:39) Lessons on Data Fidelity (23:40) Entrepreneurial Journey in a VC-Backed Incubator (26:15) Software Engineering School Initiative (30:21) Growth and Market Timing (35:08) Post-Exit Consultancy Experience (36:36) Finding RudderStack (38:53) Behavioral Data Revolution (40:44) Advice for Aspiring Product Managers (44:20) Understanding Customer Pain Points (46:29) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (47:03) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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230: The Cynical Data Guy: Data Tech Debt, Data Mesh, and Dashboard Directives 25:20

לפני 25 weeks25:20

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: The Return of the Cynical Data Guy (0:14) Risks of SQL Complexity (2:16) Technical Debt in Data (4:34) Data Mesh Critique (6:38) Governance vs. Decentralization (9:55) Never Let a Stakeholder Tell You They Need a Dashboard (12:05) Dashboard vs. Table (13:34) Organizational Dynamics in Data Requests (16:35) AI and Prompt Writing (19:43) Search Techniques and User Behavior (21:20) Discussion on Code Optimization Tools (23:19) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (24:47) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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229: The Future of AI: Superhuman Intelligence, Autonomous Coding, and the Path to AGI with Misha Laskin of ReflectionAI 52:25

לפני 26 weeks52:25

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Misha's Background and Journey in AI (1:13) Childhood Interest in Physics (4:43) Future of AI and Human Interaction (7:09) AI's Transformative Nature (10:12) Superhuman Intelligence in AI (12:44) Clarifying AGI and Superhuman Intelligence (15:48) Understanding AGI (18:12) Counterintuitive Intelligence (22:06) Reflection's Mission (25:00) Focus on Autonomous Coding (29:18) Future of Automation (34:00) Geofencing in Coding (38:01) Challenges of Autonomous Coding (40:46) Evaluations in AI Projects (43:27) Example of Evaluation Metrics (46:52) Starting with AI Tools and Final Takeaways (50:35) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: From Theoretical Physics to AI: Misha Laskin on AGI, Superhuman Intelligence, and Autonomous Coding 4:02

לפני 27 weeks4:02

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228: The Machine Learning Reality Check: When AI Makes Sense for Marketing Attribution with Lew Dawson of Momentum Consulting 41:46

לפני 27 weeks41:46

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Previewing Today’s Topic (0:14 Machine Learning Discussion (1:44) Conditions for Machine Learning Worthiness (6:59) Simplicity in Modeling (8:43) Predictive Analytics vs. Machine Learning (10:42) Optimization and Investment Problems (13:03) Practical vs. Theoretical Saturation (15:16) Building Relationships with Marketing Teams (19:52) Reporting Metrics and Attribution Models (22:49) Tracking Common Metrics (25:40) Understanding Profit Generation (27:46) ROI Calculation Challenges (29:49) AI in Customer Data Analysis (31:23) Execution Challenges in Marketing Automation (35:23) API Limitations in Marketing Tools (36:50) Optimizing Ads with AI (37:50) Challenges of Real-Time Data Integration (40:01) Final thoughts and takeaways (41:13) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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227: The Art & Science of Marketing Attribution: From UTMs to Machine Learning with Lew Dawson of Momentum Consulting 1:02:45

לפני 28 weeks1:02:45

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Welcome Back, Lew (0:14) Recap of Previous Discussion (1:03) Benefits of Hashing Information (2:33) Using Hashes for Data Context (4:24) Hashing and Query Parameters (7:24) Static Values for Hashing (11:10) Identity Resolution in Data Attribution (14:36) Methodologies for User Tracking (16:37) Combining Data Sources for Attribution (21:13) Understanding Data Gaps (25:25) Defining Objectives and KPIs (27:50) Identity Resolution Challenges (28:46) User and Session Stitching (32:01) Trusting Ad Platforms (35:23) Defining Attribution (38:09) The Credit Dilemma (40:18) First Touch Attribution Explained (41:47) Linear Attribution Model (43:21) B2C and B2B Attribution Scenarios (45:22) Timeframes in Attribution (47:29) Understanding Lookback Windows (49:34) Google Analytics Changes (51:20) Attribution After Conversion (53:26) Online vs. Offline Attribution (55:49) Discipline in Tracking (58:52) Challenges in Coordination (1:00:12) QR Codes and Data Integration (1:01:55) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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226: Building Trust in Marketing Data: An Engineer's Guide to Attribution Architecture with Lew Dawson of Momentum Consulting 1:02:52

לפני 29 weeks1:02:52

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Lew’s Background and Journey in Data (1:06) Attribution Challenges (2:16) Attribution War Stories (8:09 Defining Attribution (12:32) Complexities of Attribution (16:08) Multi-Touch Attribution Challenges (21:31) Campaign Creation Difficulties (23:27) UTM Parameters Explained (26:01) Challenges in Data Extraction (31:17) Transforming and Merging Data (36:28) Behavioral Data and Identity Resolution (40:29) Hierarchical Structure of Campaigns (44:03) Challenges of Data Consistency (49:38) Mitigating Freeform Data Issues (52:21) Creating Unique Join Keys (55:30) The Importance of Defining Requirements (58:42) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (1:00:39) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: From Data Chaos to Marketing Truth: An Engineer's Guide to Attribution with Lew Dawson of Momentum Consulting 3:38

לפני 30 weeks3:38

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225: The Stone Cold Truth About Data: False Hopes and Hard Truths with The Cynical Data Guy 33:30

לפני 30 weeks33:30

33:30

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: False Hope in Data Roles (1:17) Naivety of Junior Data Analysts (4:27) The Challenge of Defining Data (6:41) Struggles with Enterprise BI Tools (9:43) Career Advice for Data Professionals (12:36) Generational Shifts in Data Roles (16:51) Self-Service Data Requests (18:17) The Importance of Analysis Skills (19:46) The Broader Context of Analysis (21:44) Boring Challenges in AI Deployment (23:29) Technology Development vs. Human Absorption (26:14) VC Resolutions for 2025 (27:00) Value Addition in Leadership (32:08) Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up (33:06) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: The End of Data Silos (and Other Myths) with The Cynical Data Guy 2:33

לפני 31 weeks2:33

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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224: Bridging Gaps: DevRel, Marketing Synergies, and the Future of Data with Pedram Navid of Dagster Labs 53:24

לפני 31 weeks53:24

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Pedram’s Background and Journey in Data (0:47) Joining Dagster Labs (1:41) Synergies Between Teams (2:56) Developer Marketing Preferences (6:06) Bridging Technical Gaps (9:54) Understanding Data Orchestration (11:05) Dagster's Unique Features (16:07) The Future of Orchestration (18:09) Freeing Up Team Resources (20:30) Market Readiness of the Modern Data Stack (22:20) Career Journey into DevRel and Marketing (26:09) Understanding Technical Audiences (29:33) Building Trust Through Open Source (31:36) Understanding Vendor Lock-In (34:40) AI and Data Orchestration (36:11) Modern Data Stack Evolution (39:09) The Cost of AI Services (41:58) Differentiation Through Integration (44:13) Language and Frameworks in Orchestration (49:45) Future of Orchestration and Closing Thoughts (51:54) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Developer Relations, Marketing Synergies, and the Future of Data Platforms with Pedram Navid of Dagster Labs 1:52

לפני 32 weeks1:52

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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223: End-of-Year Product Trends: The Cost of Rushing Features with The Cynical Data Guy 22:42

לפני 32 weeks22:42

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Christmas and New Year Edition of Cynical Data Guy (0:28) Discussion on AI (0:42) 12 Days of Shipments (1:04) Attention-Grabbing Strategies (2:01) Founder Mode vs. Manager Mode (3:11) Technical Debt Remediation (5:03) LinkedIn Posts Discussion (6:05) Cultural Impact on Roles (8:03) Investment in Modernization (12:07) Reflection on Company Strategies (15:03) Gratitude for Data Trends (16:18) Future of Data Access (19:14) Looking Forward to 2025 in Data (21:45) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (22:11) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Year-End Reflections with The Cynical Data Guy: Ship Features Fast, Pay Later 3:21

לפני 33 weeks3:21

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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222: The Future of Data Modeling: Breaking Free from Tables with Best-Selling Author, Joe Reis of Ternary Data 1:00:48

לפני 33 weeks1:00:48

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Joe’s Recent Projects and Work (0:55) Joe’s New Book and Inspiration for Writing It (4:39) Challenges in Data Education (7:00) Internal Training Programs (10:02) Creative Problem Solving (17:46) Evaluating Candidates' Skills (21:18) Market Value and Career Growth (24:03) AI's Impact on Hiring (27:47) Content Production and Quality (31:56) The Evolution of AI and Data (34:00) Challenges of Automation (36:12) Convergence of Data Fields (40:26) Shortcomings of Relational Models (42:09) Inefficiencies of Poor Data Modeling (47:10) Discussion on Resource Constraints (51:50) The Role of Language Models (53:13) AI in Migration Projects (57:00) Joe’s Teaser for a New Project (59:05) Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks (1:00:07) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: From Tables to AI: The Future of Data Modeling with Best-Selling Author, Joe Reis of Ternary Data 4:29

לפני 34 weeks4:29

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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221: The Art and Science of Technical Leadership in Early-Stage Startups: Building World-Class Engineering Teams from Scratch with Sokratis Vidros of Novu 46:13

לפני 34 weeks46:13

46:13

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Sokratis’ Background and Journey in Data (1:19) Engineers Wearing Multiple Hats (2:17) The Era of Early Startups (3:32) Lessons from Building Software (7:15) Importance of Team Dynamics (9:12) Balancing Creativity and Stability (15:00) Version Control in Data Analysis (18:57) Opinionated Modern Data Software (21:14) Creating Dashboards for Company Stats (22:41) Hiring for Intuition in Tech (27:38) Interview Process Insights (30:15) Protecting Intuitive Thinkers in Companies (35:08) The Challenge of Trust (39:21) Loss of Control in Delegation (40:14) Founder Work-Life Balance (42:15) Advice for Early-Stage Engineers (44:03) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Building Software with Intuition: Lessons from Multiple Successful Startups with Sokratis Vidros of Novu 2:46

לפני 35 weeks2:46

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220: From Box Office to Big Data: Bridging Marketing and Technology Through Data-Driven Leadership with Brian Schwartz of SIZE 1:01:40

לפני 35 weeks1:01:40

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Brian’s Background and Journey in Data and Marketing (0:56) AI and Data Strategy (2:12) Experience at DreamWorks Animation (3:15) Marketing Timeline for Movies (5:18) Data-Driven Decisions at Expedia (9:04) Advising High-Growth Companies (14:59) LinkedIn Connections and Networking (17:57) Tension Between Marketing and Data Teams (19:59) Technology Spending in Marketing (22:07) Advice for Tech Leaders Facing Brand Marketers (25:50) Frequency of Replatforming (30:11) Understanding Data Accessibility (33:58) Data as a Product (00:37:58) Overhyped AI Applications (39:00) Underutilized AI Opportunities (00:41:51) AI's ROI Challenges (47:01) Effective AI Support Systems (52:33) Potential Ventures to Pursue Outside of Data (56:04) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (1:00:11) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Bridging Marketing and Technology Through Data-Driven Leadership with Brian Schwartz of SIZE 2:55

לפני 36 weeks2:55

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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219: The First 90 Days of Data Leadership: What the LinkedIn Posts Don't Tell You with Matt Kelliher-Gibson, The Cynical Data Guy 33:21

לפני 36 weeks33:21

33:21

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Lightning Round Setup (1:15) Scenarios for New Data Leaders (2:33) Optimism vs. Reality (3:14) Cynical Perspective on Data Roles (5:32) Monitoring Systems Discussion (9:31) Executive Alignment Challenges (12:54) Understanding Team Dynamics (17:32) Head of Data vs. Head of Product (20:13) Product Development Steps (22:14) Consequences of Product Decisions (24:14) Challenges in Data Team Dynamics (26:03) Attribution Reporting Complexity (28:24) Long-Term Vision for Data Teams (29:22) AI Summaries Discussion (30:19) Closing Thoughts on AI Nuance (32:02) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: The Unspoken Truths of Data Leadership with Matt Kelliher-Gibson, The Cynical Data 2:53

לפני 37 weeks2:53

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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218: Breaking the Language Barrier Between Data and Business with Joyce Myers of Modern Technology Solutions 43:30

לפני 37 weeks43:30

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Joyce's Background and Journey in Data (0:39) Technological Growth in Logistics (3:51) Leadership and Communication in Logistics (6:54) Impact of Data Quality (9:13) Significance of Data Entry Accuracy (12:05) Data's Role in Decision Making (16:01) The Cost of Adding Data Points (21:26) Real-Time Data in Logistics (24:28) Understanding Master Data (31:15) Data vs. Information Distinction (33:21) Navigating Change in Data Management (37:35) Career Advice for Data Practitioners and Parting Thoughts (41:10) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Small Errors, Big Consequences: The Reality of Data Quality with Joyce Myers of Modern Technology Solutions 1:56

לפני 38 weeks1:56

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217: Bridging Data Models with Business Intuition with Zenlytic’s Founders Ryan Janssen and Paul Blankley 54:45

לפני 38 weeks54:45

54:45

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Ryan and Paul’s Background and Journey (1:05) Excitement about AI and Data Intersection (2:50) Evolution of Language Models (5:05) Current Challenges in Model Training (6:51) Founding Zenlytic (9:12) Integrating Vibes into Decision-Making (12:58) Precision vs. Context in Data (15:03) Understanding Multimodal Inputs (17:47) The Challenge of Watching User Behavior (19:26) Empathy in Data Analysis (21:32) AI in Analytics (23:18) The Complexity of Data Models (25:33) Self-Serve Analytics Definition (28:15) Evolution of Self-Serve Analytics (32:09) Distillation of Data for End Users (36:44) Challenges in Data Interpretation (39:22) Building a Semantic Model (44:18) Using AI for Comprehensive Analysis (46:51) Future of AI in Analytics (51:31) Naming the AI Agent (52:53) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (54:21) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Large Language Models Haven’t Always Been Large with Ryan Janssen and Paul Blankley from Zenlytic 3:32

לפני 39 weeks3:32

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216: From Raw Data to Business Results: Building High-Impact Data Teams with Ethan Aaron and John Steinmetz 55:10

לפני 39 weeks55:10

55:10

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Ethan's Background (0:47) John's Background (1:16) Data Teams vs. Engineering Teams (2:04) Career Paths in Data (3:40) Pressure of Large Companies (6:10) Contrasting Industries: Expedia vs. Gallo (9:02) Establishing Trust in Data (11:30) From Sales to Data (16:30) Understanding Success Metrics (18:58) Creating Daily Business Value (23:03) Aligning Data Work with Leadership Goals (29:30) Differences Between Data and Software Engineering (31:25) The Role of Data in Business (35:56) Understanding Data Contracts (39:35) Accuracy vs. Usability in Data (41:51) Observational Skills in Data Roles (44:03) Defining Product in Data vs. Software (47:07) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (52:42) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Understanding Business Needs Before Building Data Solutions with Ethan Aaron and John Steinmetz 3:52

לפני 40 weeks3:52

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215: Data Sharing and the Truth About Data Clean Rooms with Patrik Devlin of Wilde AI 52:56

לפני 40 weeks52:56

52:56

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Patrik's Background and Journey to Wilde (1:12) The Evolution of QR Codes (4:09) Marketing Analytics and Clean Rooms (9:52) Challenges in Data Sharing (13:20) Technical Challenges with Clean Rooms (15:37) Exploring Current Data Infrastructure (19:11) Data Orchestration Tools (22:50) Performance Tuning and Data Syncing (24:00) Choosing Data Tools (26:08) Mother Duck and Data Warehousing (00:30:31) Flexible Data Architecture (32:40) DuckDB Implementation (35:36) Data Marketplace Concept (38:34) Asset Availability in Data Queries (42:21) Transition from Software Engineering to Data Stack (46:36) Data Contracts and Type Safety (49:10) Database Schema Perspectives (50:27) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (51:35) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Data Sharing Deep Dive and Building Secure, Scalable, Flexible Data Solutions with Patrik Devlin of Wilde AI 2:43

לפני 41 weeks2:43

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214: Will Salesforce Be the Most Successful AI Company? And Do You Need That in Real-Time? Featuring the Cynical Data Guy 33:33

לפני 41 weeks33:33

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Cynical Data Guy Explanation (00:00:44) Marc Benioff's LinkedIn Post (1:28) Agent Force Overview (2:23) Speculating on the Backstory (4:08) Top Comment Reaction (6:22) Salesforce's Success in AI (7:30) Distribution as a Key Factor (9:10) Salesforce's Dashboarding Solution (10:20) Data as a Byproduct Discussion (14:22) Historical Data Value Debate (17:15) Real-Time Data Processing Challenges (19:54) Real-Time Data Use Cases (22:10) Legacy Systems and Data Management (28:06) Psychology of Data Usage (29:15) Final Takeaways on Sales and Data (32:21) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: A Take on Salesforce Agentforce and More with the Cynical Data Guy 2:02

לפני 42 weeks2:02

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213: How AI Can Bring Advanced Data Outcomes to More Businesses featuring Taylor Murphy of Arch 46:53

לפני 42 weeks46:53

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Taylor's Background and Journey in Data (0:45) Modern Data Practices and AI (1:46) Arch's Mission and Collaboration (3:02) Data Movement and Business Needs (6:12) Bundling and Unbundling of Data Tools (8:26) Cost of Computing and Data Storage (13:22) AI Agent Models in Data Analytics (16:09) AI Analyst and Data Democratization (18:34) Decentralizing Data Expertise (20:08) Anchoring Questions in Business Metrics (23:32) Challenges for Mid-Market Companies (27:55) Creating Metrics in Organizations (29:53) User Experience in AI Interactions (34:54) Human-AI Collaboration (36:49) Managing AI Agents (39:39) Understanding Customer Data Needs (42:47) Automation of Data Parsing (45:05) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (46:16) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: From ETL to AI: Taylor Murphy’s Journey to Transform Data Analytics 2:34

לפני 43 weeks2:34

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212: Scaling Startups with Purpose: Jonathan Bragdon’s Blueprint for Capital-Efficient Growth 1:00:10

לפני 43 weeks1:00:10

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Jonathan's Background in Data and VC (1:05) Working with CPG Data (3:45) Details of Purchase Data (6:20) Funding Fast-Growth Companies (12:21) Venture Studio Model (16:34) Learnings from Consulting and Incubation (19:35) Founder Obsession (21:54) Capital Stack Introduction (24:18) Capital Efficiency in Startups (28:05) Value Creation in Venture Capital (33:37) Revenue-Based Financing (38:43) Exit Aperture and Dilution (39:39) Importance of Fit in Investment (41:51) Setting Expectations Early (44:06) Aligning Financial and Problem-Solving Goals (46:21) Technical and Process Focus in Startups (49:21) Identifying Tech and Process Debt (52:39) Advice for Aspiring Founders (54:53) The Craft vs. Problem Focus (57:09) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (58:48) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Founder Obsession and Funding Options with Jonathan Bragdon of Capacity 3:09

לפני 44 weeks3:09

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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211: From Classroom to Data Science: Career Advice and AI Trends with Angelica ‘Jelly’ Spratley 47:21

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Disney Data and Analytics Conference (1:15) Flatiron School Overview (3:51) Defining Industry-Ready (4:48) Transitioning to Data Science (6:33) Teaching KPIs (8:10) Self-Advocacy in Career Development (11:22) Managerial Credibility (16:11) Bridging Academic and Industry Gaps (19:30) Managing Projects with Non-Technical Stakeholders (21:35) Transitioning from Industry to Teaching (23:38) Relating Data Science to Personal Interests (25:32) Creating Engaging Learning Experiences (28:42) Involvement in Data Literacy Organizations (31:09) Addressing AI Concerns in Education (34:16) Collaboration for AI Safety (38:22) Remote Work Trends (41:09) Productivity in Remote vs. Office Settings (44:11) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (46:13) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Navigating the Data World with Angelica 'Jelly' Spratley: Career Transitions, AI Insights, and Industry-Ready Skills 1:45

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210: From Reporting Basics to AI Automation with Eric Dodds and John Wessel: Navigating the Complexities of Data Standardization, Observability, and Business Alignment 1:05:45

לפני 45 weeks1:05:45

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Reporting and Analytics Discussion (1:09) Automation in Reporting (3:16) AI's Impact on Analytics (5:00) Data Quality Challenges (6:56) Reinventing Reporting (9:23) Automated Reporting Services (14:35) Growth Trajectory of Reporting Tools (16:01) Market Size Comparison (18:04) Static vs. Time Series Data (21:27) Differentiating Reporting and Analytics (26:26) Ad Hoc Analysis vs. Reporting (29:52) The Role of Data Scientists (34:03) Planning the Reset (38:36) Focus on Business Problems (41:30) Identifying Business Needs (44:01) Heuristics and Intuition (48:03) Importance of Monitoring (52:20) Observability in Analytics (55:53) Observability in Metrics (58:08) Consistency in Definitions (1:02:39) Impact of Changing Definitions and Final Takeaways (1:04:15) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Back to the Basics: The Importance of Solid Reporting and Analytics 4:06

לפני 46 weeks4:06

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209: Storytime with Cynical Data Guy: Data Projects, $50K Web Scraping Fails, and the Role of CDOs 30:57

לפני 46 weeks30:57

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Previewing the Next Cynical Data Guy Episode (0:13) Story Time: Coolest Data Project You’ve Worked On (1:13) Failed Web Scraping Project (3:40) Building a Neural Net for Matching (5:22) Rebuilding the Project Strategy (7:04) Project Completion and Politics (9:35) Agreeable Data Guy's Pricing Story (11:00) Balancing Advanced and Simple Solutions (14:15) Insights from Pricing Team Meetings (16:19) Building for Scale vs. Immediate Needs (18:29) Open Source Data Formats (19:46) Disaster Recovery Experiences (22:34) Reflections on Chief Data Officers (25:01) Cynicism in Data Projects (28:19) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (30:20) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Data Projects Gone Wrong 1:13

לפני 47 weeks1:13

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208: The Intersection of AI Safety and Innovation: Insights from Soheil Koushan on LLMs, Vision, and Responsible AI Development 44:04

לפני 47 weeks44:04

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Soheil’s Background and Journey in AI (0:40) Anthropic's Philosophy on Safety (1:21) Key Moments in AI Discovery (2:52) Computer Vision Applications (4:42) Magic vs. Reality in AI (7:35) Product Development at Anthropic (12:57) Tension Between Research and Product (14:36) Safety as a Capability (17:33) Community Notes and Democracy in AI (20:41) Expert Panels for Safety (21:38) Post-Training Data Quality (23:32) User Data and Privacy (25:32) Test Time Compute Paradigm (30:54) The Future of AI Interfaces (36:04) Advancements in Computer Vision (38:46) The Role of AGI in AI Development (41:52) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (43:07) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Balancing Safety and Innovation for AI with Soheil Koushan of Anthropic 1:37

לפני 48 weeks1:37

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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207: Why Niche Data Tools Fail, Broken Hiring Processes, and the GUI vs. Command Line Showdown with The Cynical Data Guy 27:12

לפני 48 weeks27:12

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Welcome to another episode of the Cynical Data Guys (0:24) Post on Short Sellers in Data (1:36) Investment Areas in Data (4:04) Teaching Git with GUI (9:00) Understanding Data Scientist Roles (12:25) Interview Process Critique (15:39) Hiring Process Challenges (19:19) Defining Team Fit (21:05) Effective Hiring Framework (23:05) Cynical Take on Trust Issues (25:02) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (26:05) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Open Source Data Tools: Buying or Selling? 1:48

לפני 49 weeks1:48

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206: Reviving Old-School Customer Experiences Through Modern Data Strategies, Featuring Edward Chenard, Seasoned Data Leader and Analytics Officer 48:26

לפני 49 weeks48:26

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Edward's Background and Journey in Data (0:44) P&L Ownership Discussion (1:15) Challenges in Profit Ownership (3:38) Data Team Dynamics (5:52) Role Clarity Between CFO and CDO (7:31) Nuances of Data Leadership (11:24) Focus on Relevance in Data Work (14:05) Best Buy's Personalization Project (18:39) Building a Data Stack (21:00) Crowd-Driven Algorithms (25:26) Event-Based Personalization (28:12) Corporate Politics and Implementation (31:00) In-Store Experience Innovations (33:16) Impact of Data Science at Best Buy (37:14) The Importance of Data Teams in AI Implementation (39:19) Using AI Conversationally (42:09) Book Recommendations for Data Leaders (44:24) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (47:05) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Modern Data, Old-School Customer Focus: A Winning Strategy with Edward Chenard 1:55

לפני 50 weeks1:55

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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205: How to make LLMs Boring (Predictable, Reliable, and Safe), Featuring Nicolay Gerold 48:52

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Nicolay’s Background and Journey in AI (0:39) Milestones in LLMs (4:30) Barriers to Effective Use of LLMs (6:39) Data-Centric AI Approach (10:17) Importance of Data Over Model Tuning (12:20) Capabilities of LLMs (15:08) Challenges in Structuring Data (18:28) JSON Generation Techniques (20:28) Utilizing Unused Data (22:36) Importance of Monitoring in AI (34:11) Challenges in AI Testing (37:40) Error Tracing in AI vs. Software (39:24) The AI Startup Landscape (40:53) Marketing for Technical Founders (42:41) Generative AI Hype Cycle (44:33) Connecting with Nicolay and Final Takeaways (47:59) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: What are LLMs Actually Good At? Featuring Nicolay Gerold 1:40

לפני 51 weeks1:40

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204: Will a Duck DB-Like Excel Emerge by 2075? And Is Data Every Company’s Most Valuable Asset? Featuring Benn Stancil of Mode 53:36

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Benn's Background and Journey in Data (0:48) Reflection on Strategy and Vision (2:10) The Importance of Doing It Your Way (4:10) Early Experiences and Blogging (6:27) Self-Imposed Pressure in Startups (8:24) The Challenge of Decision-Making (12:11) Key Decisions in a Startup's Trajectory (15:48) Understanding Startup Anxiety (17:24) Importance of Focus in Data Startups (20:02) Product Market Fit Insights (24:38) Cultural Change and Product Fit (30:23) Evolution of Data Teams (31:57) The Role of High-Profile Data Successes (34:12) Challenges of Data in Smaller Businesses (36:16) Product Team Dynamics (38:18) The Future of Excel (41:11) Anti-Patterns in Data Usage (45:05) Imagining Excel's Replacement (47:05) Exploring New Data Solutions (49:24) The Role of LLMs in Data Analysis (51:29) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (53:10) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Will Excel Exist in 50 Years? Featuring Benn Stancil of Mode 2:21

לפני 52 weeks2:21

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The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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203: From Data Dreams to Practical Marketing Outcomes with Spencer Burke of Braze 46:39

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Spencer's Background at Braze (1:54) The Early Days of Braze (2:41) Finding Product-Market Fit (4:44) First Major Customer (6:33) Unique Aspects of Braze's Growth Team (8:07) Startup Culture Experience (10:40) Data and Marketing Perspectives (12:50) Common Marketing Data Challenges (15:50) Changing Dynamics in Marketing Tech (18:12) Evaluating Marketing Tools (19:38) Transformation of Marketing Tools (22:18) Marketers Becoming More Technical (24:10) API Utilization in Marketing (25:46) Connecting Customer Experience (29:09) Flexibility in Data Integration (32:05) Pushing vs. Pulling Data (34:35) Anomaly Detection in Data Reporting (37:02) Understanding the Importance of Core KPIs (39:09) Making Data More Consumable (42:38) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (44:51) The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data. RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com .…

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The PRQL: Get Better at Data, Get Better at Marketing with Spencer Burke of Braze 2:03

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