193: Introducing the Cynical Data Guy: Is Data-Driven a Myth?

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How to make the most of a finite life (w/ Oliver Burkeman) 40:22

27 weeks پیش40:22

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There’s only so much you can do in a week – or, according to Oliver Burkeman, in the roughly 4,000 weeks the average human lives. Oliver is a journalist and author of the books Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals, Meditations for Mortals, and the newsletter “The Imperfectionist.” Chris and Oliver discuss the paradox of why change can only occur once we accept that we might not be able to change. Oliver also shares how life’s mishaps can become our most treasured memories and why sharing your imperfections is an act of generosity. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch . Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links: TEDNext: ted.com/futureyou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

حدود یک سال پیش 24:25

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

Introducing a special edition of the show with the cynical data guy (0:19)
Metadata and LLMs (2:32)
Data-driven culture (8:44)
No-code orchestration tools (17:09)
No Code vs. Low Code (19:58)
Enterprise Challenges with No Code Solutions (20:08)
No Code Tools for Small Companies (21:40)
Inappropriate Use of Tools (23:06)
Final thoughts and takeaways (24:05)

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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#Tech #MBA #Business #Podcasting Education #Rudderstack #Customer Data #Data #Data Driven #Data Infrastructure #Datastack #Eric Dodds #Integral #Kostas Pardalis

193: Introducing the Cynical Data Guy: Is Data-Driven a Myth?

The Data Stack Show

22 subscribers

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MP3•خانه قسمت

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

Introducing a special edition of the show with the cynical data guy (0:19)
Metadata and LLMs (2:32)
Data-driven culture (8:44)
No-code orchestration tools (17:09)
No Code vs. Low Code (19:58)
Enterprise Challenges with No Code Solutions (20:08)
No Code Tools for Small Companies (21:40)
Inappropriate Use of Tools (23:06)
Final thoughts and takeaways (24:05)

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.

474 قسمت

#Tech #MBA #Business #Podcasting Education #Rudderstack #Customer Data #Data #Data Driven #Data Infrastructure #Datastack #Eric Dodds #Integral #Kostas Pardalis

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

۵ روز پیش50:06

50:06

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

۷ روز پیش2:06

2:06

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

12 روز پیش31:12

31:12

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

14 روز پیش3:57

3:57

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

19 روز پیش42:10

42:10

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

21 روز پیش4:06

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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

26 روز پیش58:37

58:37

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

28 روز پیش3:34

3:34

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

۵ weeks پیش42:19

42:19

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

۵ weeks پیش2:18

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

۶ weeks پیش52:35

52:35

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

۶ weeks پیش2:35

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

۷ weeks پیش24:15

24:15

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

۸ weeks پیش19:20

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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

۹ weeks پیش47:51

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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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