This week on The Data Stack Show, John and guest host Matthew Kelliher-Gibson welcome Nicolay Gerold, CEO and Founder, of Aisbach, and host of How AI is Built podcast. The group delves into the evolution, strengths, and challenges of language models (LLMs) and AI. Nicolay shares insights on data-centric AI approaches, practical applications like data extraction and content generation, and the importance of aligning LLMs with user preferences. The conversation also explores the current AI startup landscape, the hype around generative AI, the necessity of thorough testing and monitoring in AI applications, and so much more. 

This week on The Data Stack Show, Eric and John welcome back Benn Stancil, Founder and CTO of Mode, a data analytics company acquired by ThoughtSpot. During the episode, the group delves into Benn’s decade-long journey in the startup world, discussing the challenges of strategy, vision, and decision-making. Benn highlights the pressures of adhering to conventional startup playbooks, the importance of confidence in decision-making, and the complexities of navigating uncertainties. The discussion also explores the role of data in understanding business dynamics, the unique challenges faced by data-centric companies, and so much more. 

This week on The Data Stack Show, Eric and John welcome Spencer Burke, Senior Vice President of Growth at Braze. Spencer shares his 13-year journey at Braze, discussing the company’s evolution and the critical intersection of marketing and data. The conversation highlights the challenges marketers face in leveraging data effectively, the necessity of clean data for successful campaigns, and the often-fractured collaboration between marketing and data teams. Emphasizing the importance of improved integration and communication, the episode underscores how these elements drive successful customer engagement and marketing strategies. You won’t want to miss it.