This week on The Data Stack Show, Eric and John welcome Edward Chenard, a seasoned data leader with experience in both large enterprises and startups. During the conversation, the group discusses Edward’s career in data analytics, emphasizing the importance of P&L ownership for data leaders. The conversation explores the complexities of building effective data teams, the distinctions between data analytics and software engineering, and the transformative impact of AI. Edward also shares insights on personalization in business, drawing from his experiences at companies like Best Buy, and highlights the need for deep thinking and customer engagement in data initiatives. Don’t miss this great conversation!

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.