The Data Stack Show

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 dat...

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...

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 dat...

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...

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 dat...

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 (2...

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 dat...

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 (...

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 dat...

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) Decentralizin...

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 dat...

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 Cap...

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 dat...

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) Transiti...

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 dat...

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 Analyt...

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 dat...

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...

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 dat...

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) Ex...

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 dat...

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 Trus...

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 dat...

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 Algori...

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 dat...