Data Wars Podcast

In this episode of Data Wars, Ash Srivastava and Prash Chandramohan sit down with Tiankai Feng, who shares his inspiring journey of blending data, AI, creativity, music, and writing into a unique professional identity. The conversation explores how organizations can move beyond AI hype to focus on real business value, why strong data and AI governance matter more than ever, and how leaders can “fo...

In this episode of Data Wars, Ash Srivastava and Prash Chandramohan sit down with Vinay Simha, Founder of Strategic Business Networks and a veteran data leader with 25+ years of experience in enterprise transformation. Vinay shares why he walked away from a high-profile corporate career to pursue a mission-driven venture focused on turning data into business value—especially as AI accelerates. The...

What does it look like to build AI that’s not just powerful—but human? And how do you turn a non-linear life journey into a blueprint others can “fork” and build on? In this kickoff episode of Data Wars, we sit down with Helena (Qiaoshan) Yu, Data & AI leader at EnStream, to unpack the intersection of AI adoption, digital trust, social impact, and community-led change. Helena shares her path f...

What does it really take to build companies—again and again—when the highs are euphoric and the lows hit hard? In this episode of Data Wars, we sit down with Andy Elwood, Founder & CEO of Stretch, a shopping intelligence platform reimagining grocery shopping by putting shoppers first. Andy shares hard-earned lessons from scaling Gowalla in the early App Store days (including a Disney partnersh...

What if most of your AI insights are pointing you in the wrong direction? In this episode of Data Wars, we sit down with Mark Stouse, CEO of Proof Causal AI, to unpack why traditional predictive and correlational AI falls short in today’s volatile business environment — and why causal AI is emerging as the real decision-making engine for executives. Mark brings a rare perspective, having served as...

In this episode of Data Wars Podcast, hosts Ash Srivastava and Prash Chandramohan sit down with a very special guest — Dan Everett, a widely respected data leader, marketer, and author of The Techno-Optimist. With 25+ years in data & analytics and a unique journey shaped by neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and personal life experiences, Dan brings a perspective you won’t hear anywhere else....

In this episode of Data Wars, hosts Prash Chandramohan and Ash Srivastava sit down with Rudy Ionides— a Senior Data Leader at Walmart with a remarkable journey from Software Engineering to Enterprise Data Strategy. Rudy breaks down 20+ years of deep experience across RBC, TD, healthcare, and retail — sharing practical, real-world insights that every data leader, engineer, and strategist needs to h...

In this episode of Data Wars, hosts Ash Srivastava and Prash Chandramohan sit down with Jeremy de Freitas, Account Executive at Infoverity and long-time Product Information Management (PIM) expert — to explore how AI is reshaping product data, creativity, and customer experience. From automating product descriptions to generating contextual marketing copy, Jeremy shares how AI is transforming indu...

In this episode of Data Wars, hosts Prashandra Moan and Ash Srivastava sit down with Dharma Kuttenoor, a seasoned data and AI strategist with over two decades of leadership in data management, analytics, and product marketing — including his time as VP at Informatica and Cisco. Together, they unpack:The evolving role of the data layer in the age of Generative and Agentic AIWhy trusted, contextual,...

In this episode of Data Wars, hosts Ash Srivastava and Prash Chandra Mohan sit down with Jagan Srinivasan, an industry veteran with 25+ years of experience across pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and finance — to decode how Agentic AI, data governance, and automation are reshaping modern enterprises. Jagan shares his real-world story of transforming a 500-ticket JIRA backlog into an AI-driven workflow...

In this episode, hosts Ash Srivastava and Prash Chandramohan sit down with Tejasvi Adigada — an enterprise architect, data strategist, and privacy officer with 17+ years of experience driving data transformation across the US, UK, India, Australia, and Vietnam.🎙️ Tejasvi shares his incredible journey from technology engineering to becoming a leading voice in data governance, AI governance, and clo...

In this episode, Ash Srivastava and Prash Chandramohan sit down with David Corrigan, a data management and analytics veteran with over 25 years of experience across startups, high-growth companies, and multinational enterprises.📢 What’s Inside This Episode?💡 How AI, data, and analytics work together to drive business outcomes💡 Why AI hallucination is a data and governance problem💡 The evolutio...

In this episode, Ash and Prash are joined by Kevin Bennett, VP of Marketing Operations & Analytics at Informatica, a visionary leader with over 20 years of experience in driving growth, pipeline, and operational excellence. Kevin shares his expertise on modern marketing, AI's transformative role, and creating customer-centric strategies that lead to sustainable business growth. Kevin discusses...

In this episode, Ash and Prash are thrilled to be joined by Harro Wiersma, a distinguished thought leader with over 25 years of experience in data governance, master data management, and data strategy. Harro has been at the forefront of helping organizations—from small businesses to global enterprises—navigate the complexities of data management, making him the perfect guest to discuss how to enab...

Get ready to be inspired by AI's limitless potential in our latest episode of Data Wars! Join hosts Ash and Prash as they sit down with the brilliant Taj Sarin, a leading AI consultant with a decade of experience revolutionizing industries through AI and data products. With an impressive background that includes stints at NASA and the US Army, Taj is a tech visionary and a master at translating cu...

Join hosts Ash and Prash for an exciting podcast featuring the dynamic Kranthi Kalagar, a visionary leader in the world of data products! In this episode, Kranthi takes us on a journey through the evolving landscape of data products, breaking down what truly sets them apart from traditional data tools and services. Discover how organizations can leverage data products to drive business value, enha...

🔥 Welcome to Data Wars! 🔥In this premier episode, join Ash Srivatsava and Prash Chandramohan as they kick off a groundbreaking podcast designed for data enthusiasts, professionals, and curious minds. In this episode, we explore:💬 The fiercest debates in the data-driven world🚀 The latest trends and innovations in data science, AI, and big data⚖️ Ethical dilemmas shaping the future of dataGet re...