The Ravit Show

AI agents in data aren’t just coming — they’re already here. But the real story is what makes these agents trustworthy, developer-first, and actually useful for real-world teams. At Snowflake Summit, I caught up with Or Avidov, Co-founder and CPO at Elementary, to talk about their latest announcement — AI agents purpose-built for data teams on The Ravit Show. We dug into: • What makes these agents...

At Snowflake Summit 2025, I got a chance to chat with Bill Stampfl and Pawan Vadulas from MathCo for a conversation that cut through the noise. We talked about: -- How their decision accelerator platform NucliOS is helping orgs operationalize AI faster -- Why their tagline "Own Your Intelligence" is more than marketing — it's a mindset -- How Snowflake plays a pivotal role in this ec...

At Snowflake Summit 2025, I had an energizing conversation with Scott Sandschafer, CEO at Calibo on The Ravit Show, about a major shift in how we think about innovation. Today, business teams aren’t just tech users — they’re becoming builders. Scott shared how Calibo is enabling this shift through secure sandboxes, low-code/no-code tools, and a methodology-driven approach that empowers teams witho...

The biggest thing slowing down AI in your company? It’s probably the data access process — not the models. In my conversation at Snowflake Summit, Matthew Carroll, CEO of Immuta, on The Ravit Show laid it out plainly: AI won’t scale if your access model is still built around tickets and manual approvals. We explored: - The moment companies realize their current systems can't keep up - Why Immu...

AI agents are here — but can they access the data they need? I spoke to Moritz Plassnig, Chief Product Officer at Immuta on The Ravit Show, at the Snowflake Summit 2025 to talk about the evolution of data access in the enterprise. We covered: -- What’s actually happening on the ground (not just the hype) -- Why access delays still plague data teams -- The growing role of data products and marketpl...

As AI adoption grows, one thing is becoming clear — governance can’t stay static. At Snowflake Summit 2025, I spoke with Paul Myres, PMP, Field CTO at Immuta on The Ravit Show, about how traditional governance models are struggling to keep up with the sheer volume and velocity of data access in the AI era. We dug into: -- How the nature of data access is changing as AI agents and workflows scale -...

The Neo4j + Snowflake integration is now generally available — and it’s a big moment for the graph community. At Snowflake Summit 2025, I caught up with Matt Connon to talk about what this milestone really means for enterprise customers, and why now is the perfect time to bring graph analytics directly to where the data already lives. We explored: • The rise of graph as a critical piece of the mod...

What happens when you bring graph analytics directly to your Snowflake data — without moving a thing? At Snowflake Summit 2025, I sat down with Anurag Tandon from Neo4j on The Ravit Show to talk about a major milestone: Graph Analytics for Snowflake is now generally available. This is a significant shift — not just technically, but strategically — for how enterprises unlock value from deeply conne...

What does the Premier League, insightsoftware, and Vizlib - insightsoftware have in common? They're teaming up to make data more dynamic, accessible, and actionable — across one of the most-watched sports leagues in the world. At Qlik Connect, I sat down for a great conversation with: 🎙️ Steve Palmer, Head of Data Solutions at the Premier League 🎙️ Thomas Gorr, Director of Product Management a...

What’s holding back AI agent adoption in the enterprise? I had a great conversation with Tamar Yehoshua, President of Product & Technology at Glean, during Glean:GO—and we talked about exactly that. While AI agents are the buzz everywhere, the real blockers have been: • Lack of actionability • Siloed data • Complexity for non-technical users Glean is changing that. Tamar walked me through thei...

What does it really take to secure AI as it becomes part of the fabric of how we work? I had the chance to sit down with Sunil Agrawal, Chief Information Security Officer at Glean — and the company’s first-ever CISO — to dive deep into this question. Sunil’s perspective is clear: securing AI isn’t about slapping on controls after deployment. It’s about building secure AI by design — from prompt in...

What does it really look like to scale AI across an iconic organization? I had a fantastic conversation with Sharon Milz, CIO of TIME, at Glean:GO—where we explored what practical, responsible AI adoption looks like inside a company that’s constantly evolving while staying true to its mission. Before Glean, Sharon’s teams faced the same challenge many do: Too much content. Not enough context. Find...

What makes AI agents actually work inside the enterprise? I had the chance to sit down with Jassim Latif, Head of Product Ecosystem at Glean, during the Glean:GO conference—and we went deep on exactly that. Jassim and his team are building more than just features—they’re building the connective tissue that lets AI agents plug into the systems we all use every day. Glean already integrates with 100...

What does it take to build a truly AI-ready data stack? At Qlik Connect, I sat down with Sam Pierson, SVP of the Data Business Unit R&D at Qlik, to talk about what’s shaping enterprise data strategies right now. We covered a lot, including: — Why a strong data foundation matters more than ever in the agentic AI era — How Qlik’s Open Lakehouse (announced at Qlik Connect) fits into that picture...

What does the future of open data architecture look like for enterprises? At Qlik Connect, I had the chance to sit down with Ori Rafael and dig into some big announcements that signal a shift in how modern data teams will work: — Open Lakehouse: Qlik launched its Open Lakehouse, built on Apache Iceberg. It’s a step toward unifying real-time data access, open table formats, and full AI-readiness—wi...

What are customers really looking for in the age of AI? I asked Chris Powell, CMO at Qlik, during our conversation at Qlik Connect—and his answer was clear: it’s no longer just about data access, it’s about action. Across the floor, the message from customers was consistent: they want to move faster, connect more dots, and make smarter decisions—without adding more complexity. Chris walked me thro...

What’s standing in the way of GenAI adoption—and how are data leaders moving past it? At Qlik Connect, I spoke with Charlie Farah, Field CTO for Analytics and AI at Qlik, to unpack what’s really happening in enterprise AI adoption right now. A few things stood out from our conversation: — Unstructured data is finally becoming usable. Charlie noted that we’re seeing a shift—from collecting unstruct...

Just wrapped up a great conversation with Charles L., Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Reworld Waste, here at Qlik Connect 2025. Reworld has grown rapidly through acquisitions, which naturally brings a lot of complexity—different systems, plant locations, and sources of information. I asked Charles how they’ve approached building a unified data strategy across such a diverse organization. He sh...

How do you build a single data strategy across theme parks, cinemas, and media? At Qlik Connect, I hosted Arul Arogyanathan, CIO at Village Roadshow, on The Ravit Show and we discussed about what it takes to lead data transformation across one of Australia’s most iconic entertainment groups. A few things stood out: • Data governance is seen as an enabler—not a blocker—for agility and scale • Teams...

I had the opportunity to speak with Dinesh Nirmal, Senior Vice President, IBM Software, and dive into a conversation that felt both timely and necessary. As GenAI continues to evolve—today it's agents, tomorrow it may be something entirely new—many companies are asking where to start. Dinesh made one thing clear: if your data is ready, you’re ready for whatever comes next. That means not just...

I’m here at IBM Think Boston—and what a kickoff with Partner Plus Day. I had the chance to sit down with Bo Gebbie, President of Evolving Solutions, to talk about how their partnership with IBM is helping clients navigate the evolving AI landscape. We explored what it really looks like when technology is simplified by people, for people. Bo shared how “people simplifying technology” isn’t just a s...

As organizations accelerate AI adoption and digital transformation, outdated data management practices are becoming a liability. In this episode of The Ravit Show, I sit down with Kamal Hathi, SVP and GM, Splunk Products & Technology, to discuss the findings from Splunk’s new report: The New Rules of Data Management: Creating Value in the AI Era. Key topics we covered: - Why unified data visib...

That was one of the big questions I explored last week in my interview with Michael Fasulo from Commvault at RSA Conference. We had a great conversation covering: - What the Recovery Range really is and why it's different from typical security exercises - How AI is reshaping cybersecurity—both the wins and the new challenges it’s creating - What CISOs are telling Commvault about the real roadb...

I had the chance to experience it firsthand today at RSA Conference — inside the Recovery Range by Commvault. I also sat down with Gareth Russell from Commvault to talk about what’s really on the minds of CISOs and enterprise leaders today. We talked about: • What Mission: Recoverable is really solving for • Why recovery is the new front line for security • What customers are most excited about ri...

Let’s talk AI—real challenges, real strategies. Had an insightful conversation with Shishir S., Senior Director of AI at Pythian, on The Ravit Show at Google Cloud Next 2025. We focused on the technical side of AI adoption—and it was packed with takeaways for teams navigating their own AI journey. We covered: -- The top challenges businesses face when implementing AI (spoiler: it’s not always the...