Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast

What if data governance could be as natural as safety culture at an energy company? Data Governance Enthusiast Winfried Etzel challenges traditional notions of governance for the AI age, proposing a fresh framework through three crucial lenses: Data Negotiator, Director, and Accountant. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion about moving beyond compliance to build a culture where every data pr...

What if data governance could be as natural as safety culture at an energy company? Data Governance Enthusiast Winfried Etzel challenges traditional notions of governance for the AI age, proposing a fresh framework through three crucial lenses: Data Negotiator, Director, and Accountant. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion about moving beyond compliance to build a culture where every data pr...

Alexander Torrenegra, CEO of Torre.ai , reveals how data governance can be transformed from a constraint into competitive advantage. From his early days revolutionizing voice actor casting to now building AI recruitment solutions, Torrenegra shares candid insights on why true AI value lies not in copilots but in full pilots, and why transparency might surpass privacy. Pour yourself a drink and joi...

Alexander Torrenegra, CEO of Torre.ai , reveals how data governance can be transformed from a constraint into competitive advantage. From his early days revolutionizing voice actor casting to now building AI recruitment solutions, Torrenegra shares candid insights on why true AI value lies not in copilots but in full pilots, and why transparency might surpass privacy. Pour yourself a drink and joi...

If an enterprise wants to be data or AI-driven, they can't skip the basics. Tim and Juan chat with Data Management Practitioner Olga Maydanchik about these essential foundations, including creating an Enterprise Business Glossary, building Data Quality Management processes, and other fundamental tasks that underpin successful AI initiatives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If an enterprise wants to be Data or AI-driven, they can't skip the basics. Tim and Juan chat with Data Management Practitioner Olga Maydanchik about these essential foundations, including creating an Enterprise Business Glossary, building Data Quality Management processes, and other fundamental tasks that underpin successful AI initiatives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Too many companies get caught up in the latest tools and technical details of managing their data. But what if they're missing the bigger picture? Pull up a chair as Lindsay Murphy chats with Tim and Juan about what happens when data teams break out of the technical box and become key players in business success. Discover why data isn't just about building systems – it's about making better decisi...

Too many companies get caught up in the latest tools and technical details of managing their data. But what if they're missing the bigger picture? Pull up a chair as Lindsay Murphy chats with Tim and Juan about what happens when data teams break out of the technical box and become key players in business success. Discover why data isn't just about building systems – it's about making better decisi...

Join Tim and Juan in the Season 9 premiere of Catalog & Cocktails as they welcome Jordan Morrow, renowned author of "Be Data Literate" and "Business 101 for the Data Professional." Discover how anyone can develop essential data, AI, and business literacy skills in today's rapidly evolving landscape. Jordan shares practical insights on staying focused and making meaningful progress in your data...

Join Tim and Juan in the Season 9 premiere of Catalog & Cocktails as they welcome Jordan Morrow, renowned author of "Be Data Literate" and "Business 101 for the Data Professional." Discover how anyone can develop essential data, AI, and business literacy skills in today's rapidly evolving landscape. Jordan shares practical insights on staying focused and making meaningful progress in your data...

As Season 8 of Catalog & Cocktails comes to a close, Tim and Juan reflect on the conversations, breakthroughs, and trends that shaped the past episodes. From unraveling the complexities of data quality to exploring the future of AI, this recap dives into the standout moments, key lessons, and recurring themes from our incredible guests. Tune in for an honest, no-BS discussion on what we’ve lea...

Tim and Juan are live from DGIQ + AIGov with their Honest, No-BS takeaways on the latest topics. Is it the same old story, or is there something new to pay attention to? What’s actually working? What’s worth keeping an eye on? And what are the standout success stories? Tune in this week to find out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s the next big concept in the data world? Meet the Meta Grid—a decentralized architecture inspired by microservices and data mesh, introduced by Ole Olesen-Bagneux, O’Reilly author of The Enterprise Data Catalog. Spoiler: the Meta Grid already exists within your organization, and it’s not a technology! In this episode, Ole joins us to unpack what the Meta Grid really is (and isn’t) and why it...

What’s the next big concept in the data world? Meet the Meta Grid—a decentralized architecture inspired by microservices and data mesh, introduced by Ole Olesen-Bagneux, O’Reilly author of The Enterprise Data Catalog. Spoiler: the Meta Grid already exists within your organization, and it’s not a technology! In this episode, Ole joins us to unpack what the Meta Grid really is (and isn’t) and why it...

Why does data governance seem like all talk and no action? In this episode, Nicola Askham, The Data Governance Coach, joins us to break down the barriers to effective data governance. Learn why it’s essential for AI readiness, how to make the case for it in your organization, and practical steps to get started—even with just a spreadsheet. Tune in for honest, actionable advice on turning talk into...

Why does data governance seem like all talk and no action? In this episode, Nicola Askham, The Data Governance Coach, joins us to break down the barriers to effective data governance. Learn why it’s essential for AI readiness, how to make the case for it in your organization, and practical steps to get started—even with just a spreadsheet. Tune in for honest, actionable advice on turning talk into...

Ethan Mollick, Associate Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, dives into how we can shape the future of AI. Ethan explores why organizations need to rethink their approach to AI adoption, the importance of disciplined experimentation, and how imagination—not just technology—will unlock AI’s true potential. From understanding the psychology of LLMs to embracing R&D...

Ethan Mollick, Associate Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, dives into how we can shape the future of AI. Ethan explores why organizations need to rethink their approach to AI adoption, the importance of disciplined experimentation, and how imagination—not just technology—will unlock AI’s true potential. From understanding the psychology of LLMs to embracing R&D...

The data world is buzzing about open table formats and lakehouses, but what's the real story? Vinoth Chandar, founder & CEO of Onehouse, creator of Apache Hudi, unpacks the challenges of data siloes and vendor lock-in, and explains how open table formats are the key to unlocking true data flexibility and collaboration.   Enhance your listening experience with C&C Chat at data.world/podcast...

The data world is buzzing about open table formats and lakehouses, but what's the real story? Vinoth Chandar, founder & CEO of Onehouse, creator of Apache Hudi, unpacks the challenges of data siloes and vendor lock-in, and explains how open table formats are the key to unlocking true data flexibility and collaboration. Enhance your listening experience with C&C Chat at data.world/podcasts...

Malcolm Hawker, Chief Data Officer at Profisee and host of CDO Matters Podcast, recently sparked a heated discussion on LinkedIn about where data catalogs are heading. His view? Data catalogs today are being commoditized and we need to pivot from data management to knowledge management. Join Malcolm, Tim, and Juan as they break down this debate and explore what other data professionals had to say...

Andrea Gioia, CTO at Quantyca and Co-founder of Blindata, shares his insights on the real issues holding back data management. Spoiler: It's not the technology. Andrea discusses how the biggest challenges stem from people, collaboration, and the ways we handle knowledge. As AI continues to evolve, poor data management becomes an even bigger obstacle, making it clear that prioritizing knowledge man...

Andrea Gioia, CTO at Quantyca and Co-founder of Blindata, shares his insights on the real issues holding back data management. Spoiler: It's not the technology. Andrea discusses how the biggest challenges stem from people, collaboration, and the ways we handle knowledge. As AI continues to evolve, poor data management becomes an even bigger obstacle, making it clear that prioritizing knowledge man...

Can data alone solve your business problems? Colleen Tartow, Ph. D., Field CTO and Head of Strategy at VAST Data, doesn’t think so. In this episode, we explore why it’s crucial to focus on business questions and deliver reliable, high-quality data products. We’ll also break down how to avoid the tech hype and ensure your data strategy is aligned with real business needs. Join us for a candid discu...

Can data alone solve your business problems? Colleen Tartow, Ph. D., Field CTO and Head of Strategy at VAST Data, doesn’t think so. In this episode, we explore why it’s crucial to focus on business questions and deliver reliable, high-quality data products. We’ll also break down how to avoid the tech hype and ensure your data strategy is aligned with real business needs. Join us for a candid discu...