Data Chaos

After two successful seasons of the Data Chaos podcast, we've decided to take a pause on any new episodes. We've absolutely loved all of the conversations we've had with our guests but ultimately have decided to focus our efforts on more technically nuanced content. That new content will be centered on ClickHouse. It's no secret that my company, Propel (which sponsors Data Chaos), is built using t...

Unlock the secrets of Product Operations with the return of Lindsey Bell , as she guides us through her transition from RapidAPI to Foursquare and the potent impact of Product Ops in today's tech scene. As the vital 'glue' of R&D organizations, Lindsay demystifies the skepticism surrounding Product Ops and shares her firsthand insights - revealing how this role is reshaping company...

Excited to share our latest episode of the Data Chaos Podcast, featuring none other than the visionary CEO of Gable.ai , Chad Sanderson ! 🌟 🎙️ Dive into Chad's incredible journey from a Southeast Asia-based journalist to a leading figure in the realm of data analytics. He's reshaping how we approach data, transforming it from a mere support function into a core revenue driver. 💼💡 In thi...

In this episode, I'm thrilled to sit down with David Krevitt , a name synonymous with transforming data into actionable insights. David is the brain behind the fascinating new endeavor, CacheWorthy , a platform dedicated to helping businesses leverage data more effectively and efficiently. With a rich background in data analytics and a passion for making complex concepts accessible, David is h...

Sergio Leone returns to our podcast, bringing with him a revolution that's reshaping how we interact with data analytics. Imagine transforming intricate data queries into simple English dialogue and then watching as personalized visualizations appear before your eyes. That's the power of Sergio's latest endeavor, where he marries Retrieval Augmented Generation with GraphQL , creating a...

After a short break, Data Chaos is back with a stellar lineup of technologists joining me for raw, unscripted conversations about data, AI, and everything else in the world of technology. I need to thank the sponsor of Data Chaos, Propel. Propel has sponsored the podcast since the first episode, and I'm very grateful for the continued support. Propel - From ingestion to visualization, Propel e...

What does it take to scale a data company, navigate the intricate world of data infrastructure, and build an engaging LinkedIn community all at once? Join me, your host Tyler Wells, as I sit down with the dynamic Ethan Aaron , co-founder of Portable , for a deep dive into these captivating topics. With over 620 no-code API connectors under his belt, Ethan provides a fresh perspective on the art of...

Welcome to an episode that takes us on a captivating journey through the uncharted territories of AI, where feelings and technology meet. In this mesmerizing episode, we have a conversation with our distinguished guest, Marie Toft , a former journalist turned tech entrepreneur who is courageously venturing into the world of AI and empathetic intelligence. Hailing from Cork, Ireland, Marie's jo...

Hey folks! 🎧 I had the most enlightening conversation on the latest episode of Data Chaos. We delved deep into the maze of coding with Sergio Leon, CTO extraordinaire who has traversed the fields of AI and Signal Processing with a dashing Cuban flair. 💻🌴 We navigated his 17-year journey from his college days creating desktop applications to breaking new ground in the world of AI. Ever heard of...

Here's the Friday wrap-up for November 10th, 2023!

It's Friday, November 3rd, and I wanted to drop a quick Data Chaos Bits episode on the fact that we hit a major milestone recently with my company Propel . Self-service is open!!! So, all you builders out there who want to create cool data experiences for your users, head over to Propel, get your free account, and start building today! The beer I opened on this episode is from Monkish Brewing...

🔥 Join us as we delve into the labyrinth of data chaos and discover how Houseware , a startup, emerged as the top spot winner at the 2022 Snowflake conference. 🏆 Listen to Divyansh Saini and Nipun Jain , the masterminds behind Houseware, as they share their journey of building a product analytics solution, conquering data chaos, and creating value out of data. 💡 From customer engagement to data...

I am excited to share our latest podcast episode, where we dive deep into the fascinating realm of conversational data and intelligence with none other than Surbhi Rathore , co-founder and CEO of Symbl.ai . In this compelling conversation, we explore the groundbreaking journey of Symbl.ai, the power of AI in shaping our future experiences, and the potential of creating remarkable experiences using...

In this episode, Sabin Thomas , the founder and CTO of Zing Data , offers his expertise on the topic of mobile-first business intelligence. With a career steeped in data analysis and a deep understanding of mobile user patterns, This three-time founder reveals how his company navigates the complex world of mobile analytics. Here are five key takeaways from the episode: 1. Mobile-First Business Int...

Welcome to this fascinating podcast episode where we have the pleasure of diving into the world of AI with Eugene Mandel , the Head of AI at Loris.ai . Mandel, a natural language understanding expert and serial entrepreneur, offers intriguing insights into how AI is reshaping customer conversations in the business world. He shares his journey from a software engineer to an AI pioneer and discusses...

1. 🚀 Seth Carney, the CTO of Courier , an all-in-one notification platform for developers, shares his journey from an InfoSec engineer to a CTO in this episode. 2. 📈 The discussion covers the evolution of Courier, which now processes billions of events each month, showing the power of scaling. 3. ☁️ Seth talks about how Amazon Web Services (AWS) has been instrumental in accommodating their infra...

In the latest episode of the Data Chaos podcast, I had the privilege of hosting Kashish Gupta , the co-founder, and co-CEO of Hightouch , a reverse ETL data activation and composable customer data platform SaaS company.🧑‍💼💻 Key conversation highlights include: 🔍 The complexities of managing chaotic customer data 🔧 Hightouch's engineering approach to creating a schema-agnostic product 🌐 T...

Dive into the future of Snowflake with Tyler Wells , Nico Acosta , and Dave Ganly as they take you on a journey through the Snowflake Summit 2023. Uncover the revolutionary impact of dynamic tables and Snowpark Container Services and get insights into how these innovations could change transformation workloads and data apps. The trio also reflects on the conference atmosphere, from the camaraderie...

Welcome to today's podcast episode, where we unlock the potential of technology with the founders of Thoughtforma , Jason and Gareth Edge. These brothers in tech have a wealth of knowledge to share, from their personal journeys in the tech field to the conception and execution of their innovative platform, Thoughtforma. We also delve into their passion for music and its intersection with techn...

🚀 Dive into the world of product operations with our latest podcast episode featuring the insightful Lindsey Bell! 🎧 In this captivating conversation, we cover: - The value of product operations in bridging gaps between business, product, and engineering teams 🌉 - Strategies for aligning distributed teams and utilizing data in decision-making 📊 - Tackling organizational dysfunction and fosteri...

🎙️ In this podcast episode, we dive deep into Propel's journey of choosing the right cloud infrastructure, change management processes, and scaling strategies without breaking the bank. 💰 Some of the questions we answer in the episode include: 1️⃣ What cloud infrastructure did Propel choose to use and why? 🌐 2️⃣ What CI/CD solution does Propel use, and why was it chosen? 🔧 3️⃣ How does Prop...

In today's episode, I sit down with Lauren Long . Lauren is the co-founder and CTO of Ampersand , a seed-stage startup company that helps SaaS companies build user-facing integrations into their products. Previously, Lauren served as a Software Engineer at Shortwave , where she was instrumental in developing and deploying key platform features. Before Shortwave, Lauren was the founding Tech Le...

The explosion of apps being built on Generative AI is creating some interesting trends regarding usage tracking and the analytical needs of the companies building these apps. Token usage costs money; therefore, it must be tracked and part of the product experience. Dave Ganly, Head of Product at Propel (full disclosure I'm a co-founder), has been spending a lot of time with the developers at t...

Welcome to episode five of the Data Chaos podcast; on today’s episode, I have a conversation with Kyle Woumn.  Kyle is a two-time founder and started in software as an intern at Twilio after graduating from Georgia Tech. Today we talk about his latest endeavor, Overflow, where Kyle is the VP of Product and Engineering.  We dig into the genesis of Overflow, their infrastructure journey, how they bu...

Welcome to Data Chaos: Bits! The "bits" are shorter in format, should be roughly 4-5 minutes, and focus on a very specific topic. In this first episode, I talk about the highs and lows of creating a company. How as a founder, you have to, at times, take a step back, emotionally detach, and not spiral when things don't go exactly as planned. Enjoy the listen!