Data Hurdles is a captivating podcast that takes listeners on an enthralling journey through the multifaceted world of data, where technology and information intersect in intriguing and unanticipated ways. Hosted by Michael Burke and Chris Detzel, this podcast delves into an array of data-centric topics, such as data quality, data security, the revolutionary ChatGPT, data literacy, data pipelines, and the role of reinforcement learning data in machine learning. In addition to exploring AI, b ...
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Revolutionizing Healthcare Data Sharing: Shubh Sinha, Integral's CEO, on Data Hurdles
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In this enlightening episode of "Data Hurdles," hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke engage in a deep conversation with Shubh Sinha, CEO and co-founder of Integral, about revolutionizing healthcare data sharing. Sinha, leveraging his experience at LiveRamp and his current leadership role at Integral, offers valuable insights into the intricate worl…
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Challenging Data Management Norms: A Conversation with Malcolm Hawker, Chief Data Officer at Profisee
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In this insightful episode of Data Hurdles, hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke welcome Malcolm Hawker, Chief Data Officer at Profisee, for an in-depth discussion on the evolving landscape of data management and the role of Chief Data Officers (CDOs) in today's organizations. The conversation kicks off with Malcolm sharing his journey from product…
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Stirring the Data Pot: DataKitchen's CEO, Founder, Head Chef, Christopher Bergh on Cooking Up Success
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This episode of Data Hurdles features an in-depth interview with Christopher Bergh, CEO and Head Chef of Data Kitchen. Hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke engage in a wide-ranging discussion about the challenges and opportunities in data analytics and engineering. Key Topics Covered: Introduction and Background Chris Bergh introduces Data Kitchen …
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Transforming CX with AI: A Conversation with CEO and Co-Founder, Somya Kapoor of TheLoops
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Welcome to another episode of the Data Hurdles podcast! In this episode, hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke are thrilled to have a special guest, Somya Kapoor, the CEO and Co-Founder of TheLoops. Somya brings a wealth of experience from her leadership roles at SAP and ServiceNow and shares her remarkable journey of transitioning from big corporat…
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AI Everywhere: The Coming Era of Intelligent Devices and Embedded Systems
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In this episode of Data Hurdles, hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke engage in a wide-ranging discussion about the current state and future trajectory of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in both the job market and product development. The conversation begins with Mike sharing insights on the changing job market for AI and ML …
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Pragmatic Approaches to Smart Data and AI Adoption with Founder of North Labs, Collin Graves
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In this episode of the Data Hurdles podcast, hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke interview Collin Graves, CEO and founder of North Labs, an AWS data and analytics partner based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Collin shares his background, starting with his military service and early exposure to cloud computing through Amazon Web Services (AWS) in 2007. He…
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The Future of AI in Product Design: Insights from Craft's Founder, Jeremy Merle
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In this episode of Data Hurdles, hosts Mike Burke and Chris Detzel interview Jeremy Merle, founder and partner at Craft, a digital product design studio. Jeremy shares his background in design and user experience, having worked with various Fortune 500 companies and startups, including his role as a founding designer at Brightcove, an online video …
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Unravel Data with Co-founder and CEO Kunal Agarwal: The Power of Data Observability
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In this compelling episode of the Data Hurdles podcast, hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke sit down with Kunal Agarwal, theCo-founder and CEO of Unravel Data, to delve into the fascinating realm of data observability. The conversation explores the challenges faced by organizations in managing complex data environments and how Unravel Data is lead…
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Balancing Growth and Profitability: The Rule of 40 vs The Rule of X
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The main guest, Jay Nathan, shares his career journey and varied experience in startups, having founded companies, sold companies, and worked in executive roles focused on growth, customer success, and retention. Balancing growth vs profitability, explaining metrics like the "Rule of 40" that investors use to evaluate SaaS companies. He discusses h…
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The Future of Business with Generative AI: Opportunities and Challenges
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In this conversation, Krishnan Venkata, Chief Client Officer at LatentView Analytics, discusses the impact of generative AI on various industries and business functions. He highlights the importance of understanding the business problems that can be solved with generative AI and starting with small pilots to test its effectiveness. Krishnan also ad…
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In this conversation, Chris Detzel and Mike Burke discuss the Rabbit R1, a phone that uses large language models to take action on behalf of the user. They explore the potential of on-device AI and its impact on app integration and simplifying complex processes. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities for AI in both B2B and B2C contexts,…
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Data Insights: A Conversation with SD Tech's COO - Shane Mishler
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In this episode of the Data Hurdles podcast, Chris Detzel and Mike Burke interview Shane Mishler, COO of SD Tech, a managed service provider. They discuss Shane's career journey across different industries and the key skills and mindsets necessary for adapting effectively. They also explore the role of technology in small businesses, the use of dat…
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Data, AI and the Future of Advertising - A Podcast with Awarity's CEO Aditya Varanasi
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In this episode, Aditya Varanasi, CEO and Founder of Awarity, shares insights on advertising and marketing. He discusses his background in chemical engineering and how he transitioned to marketing. Aditya explains the importance of emotion in advertising and the role of advertising in meeting consumer needs. He also discusses the future of advertis…
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Regulating AI: Europe's Comprehensive AI Act
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In this episode, Chris and Mike discuss the European Union's comprehensive AI act and its impact on AI development and usage. They explore the elements of the AI act, including risk levels and exclusions, and the concerns surrounding the use of AI in various sectors. The conversation delves into the challenges of balancing ethical concerns and the …
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OpenAI Shakeup: What Sam Altman's Ousting Means for the Future of AI
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OpenAI has been making waves in the world of artificial intelligence, but a sudden leadership shakeup has thrown the company into upheaval. In this episode, we dive deep into the drama at OpenAI, analyzing the ousting of former CEO Sam Altman and what it means for the future of the AI pioneer. We discuss how Altman was abruptly fired by OpenAI's bo…
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Emerging Trends in AI and ML: A Look Ahead to 2024
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The landscape of artificial intelligence and machine learning is evolving rapidly. In this podcast, hosts Chris and Michael gaze into their crystal balls to predict the top AI and ML trends that will shape the industry in 2024 and beyond. They discuss major advancements on the horizon like the evolution of large language models, proliferation of ed…
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Data Observability: A Key Tool for CDOs to Gain Insights and Impact with Chief Product Officer, Ramon Chen
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This episode of Data Hurdles podcast features guest Ramon Chen, Chief Product Officer at Acceldata, discussing the emerging concept of data observability. Data observability involves monitoring and gaining visibility into your data supply chain to identify issues and optimize. Key Topics Covered: What is data observability? It means tracking data f…
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The Fast and the Furious: Altinity CEO Robert Hodges' ClickHouse Joyride
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Buckle up for a high-octane conversation on tearing up the data highways with ClickHouse. Altinity CEO Robert Hodges takes the wheel to navigate building fast analytics engines that would smoke any legacy database in a street race. Learn how their souped-up columnar database design wrings out blistering acceleration measured in milliseconds. If you…
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The Evolution of Computing - From Mainframes to Mobile with Edge Computing In this episode of the Data Hurdles podcast, hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke have an in-depth discussion on the emerging technology of edge computing. They start by explaining what exactly edge computing is - processing data closer to the source, rather than relying sol…
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Role of the CDO in Leading Data Mesh and Governance Initiatives
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This episode of the Data Hurdles podcast dives into the emerging concept of data mesh architecture and the critical role of governance in implementing it successfully. Host Chris Detzel and Michael Burke interviews Lauren Maffeo, author of "Designing Data Governance from the Ground Up," about the key principles and benefits of a data mesh approach.…
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AI Regulation: Striking a Balance Between Innovation and Ethics
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The podcast is hosted by Chris Detzel and Michael Burke. They discuss regulating AI development and ethical issues around emerging technologies like large language models. Governments have historically been slow to regulate new technologies. AI development is advancing rapidly, so regulators need to be more proactive. Striking a balance between fos…
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Data Storytelling with Scott Taylor the Data Whisperer
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The podcast episode of Data Hurtles, featuring hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke, along with guest Scott Taylor, known as the "Data Whisperer". We discuss challenges with data management and master data management (MDM) at large enterprises. Common issues include duplicate customer records, inconsistent hierarchies, lack of data governance and s…
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Designing Effective Data Governance: Insights and Strategies from Lauren Maffeo
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In an engaging episode of "Data Hurdles," hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke converse with special guest, Lauren Maffeo, a service designer at Steampunk and the award-winning author of "Designing Data Governance from the Ground Up." They delve into the critical importance of data governance in businesses, discussing the unique human-centered appr…
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Decoding Data Quality: Lessons from the 'Data Hurdles' with Matthew Cox
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In the latest episode of the 'Data Hurdles' podcast, hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke sat down with Matthew Cox, a seasoned data industry professional, for an insightful discussion on the crucial role of data quality in business operations. Their conversation touched upon various facets of data quality, its importance, and how its management im…
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AI Strategy: A Critical Business Imperative
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The podcast, featuring Chris Detzel and Michael Burke, delves into the crucial aspects of formulating and implementing a robust AI strategy for businesses. They discuss the significance of having an AI strategy, the process of formulating one, and how it should be intertwined with the overall business strategy. Check out this blog about AI Strategy…
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Chief Data Officer Chronicles: Chris Pardo's Story in the World of Data Management
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In this engaging podcast, Michael Burke, Chris Detzel, and Chris Pardo explore the journey to becoming a Chief Data Officer (CDO) through Pardo's experiences. Pardo's nonlinear career path traverses a range of companies and roles, starting with technical foundations at IBM, through business system understanding at Pervasive Software, and critical d…
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Leveraging Online Communities for Business Growth: Insights from Burke and Detzel
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In this insightful podcast, Michael Burke and Chris Detzel engage in a comprehensive discussion about the role and importance of online communities in a business context. They explore various facets of community building and management, highlighting how it can benefit both the company and its customers. Detzel, drawing on his wealth of experience, …
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Generative AI: Revolutionizing Industries while Navigating Ethical Waters
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In their engaging dialogue, Michael Burke and Chris Detzel delve into the world of Generative AI, exploring its potential, the challenges it presents, and the future it might shape. Generative AI, which creates novel and original content, unlike traditional AI that classifies or predicts existing data, is transforming various sectors, from text and…
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Geospatial Data: The Next Frontier in Decision Making from Esri's Alex Martonik
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In an enlightening conversation, hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke discuss with Alex Martonik from Esri, a renowned GIS software and services company, about the expansive applications of GIS data. Martonik expounds on how GIS technology improves precision in decision making across multiple industries, with applications ranging from site suitabil…
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Unraveling Data Mysteries: The Art of Master Data Management with Matthew Cox
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"Data Illuminated: Unraveling the Mastery of MDM with Matthew Cox" takes a deep dive into the world of Master Data Management. In this intriguing episode, our hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke engage with Matthew Cox, a seasoned expert and thought leader in data management. With a rich background spanning from engineering software to sales opera…
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EU's AI Act: A Journey from Open Source Tech to High-Stakes Policy
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When Christopher Detzel and Michael Burke sat down for their podcast episode, they had an in-depth conversation about the potential impact of the European Union's (EU) AI Act on open-source artificial intelligence (AI) technologies like large language models (LLMs). The conversation offers crucial insights into the implications of AI regulation, pr…
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AI: The Dawn of a New Era - How Localized Language Models are Shaping the Tech Landscape
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In a recent podcast episode, Michael Burke and Christopher Detzel delve into the rapidly evolving world of large language models (LLMs), discussing their potential impacts on technology and society. The conversation explores the development and application of these models, touching on topics such as localized language models, IoT, democratization o…
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Entity Resolution Enhanced with LLMs: Insights from Detzel and Burke
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Chris Detzel and Michael Burke discussed the role of large language models (LLMs) in entity resolution, a process that identifies and links records referring to the same real-world entity. LLMs can improve accuracy and efficiency while addressing challenges like data quality and transparency. Key Points: LLMs enhance entity resolution by understand…
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Data Quality: The Key to Effective Business Decisions
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The importance of data quality in business decisions and best practices for managing it effectively. It defines data quality as accurate, reliable, and relevant information for intended use cases. The importance of governance and ownership in data management is also explained through a waterworks system analogy. The need for cleansing, standardizat…
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DataArmor Analysis: Dissecting Cybersecurity Breaches and Best Practices
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In the recent Data Hurdles podcast episode, hosts Michael Burke and Chris Detzel interview Kristof Holm from DataBlend, discussing the 3CX data breach orchestrated by North Korean hackers. The blog explores the key aspects of the breach, the response by the company, and the importance of proper security practices and communication in protecting bus…
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In a conversation between Chris Detzel and Michael Burke, the importance of data literacy in making informed decisions across various aspects of life was emphasized. Data literacy helps individuals gain a competitive advantage by understanding and interpreting complex information. Applications of data-driven decision-making include diet, exercise, …
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Data Pipelines: Transforming Raw Data into Actionable Insights
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This podcast episode talks about data pipelines, which are used to move data from one place to another and transform it into a more usable form. The podcast compares data pipelines to water pipelines, where raw data is like dirty water that needs to be cleaned and enriched. The podcast covers topics such as batch and real-time pipelines, serverless…
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Reinforcement Learning in Machine Learning: Real-World Applications
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This Data Hurdles podcast episode discusses reinforcement learning in machine learning. The hosts define reinforcement learning as the process of decision making where the model learns an optimal behavior in an environment obtained by a reward. They use the analogy of a child learning how to engage with fire to explain this concept. The hosts also …
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Data Security Challenges: Insights from a CISO in the Integration Platform Industry
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In this episode of the Data Hurdles podcast, Chris Detzel and Michael Burke interviewed Kristof Holm, CISO of a small integration platform as a service company called DataBlend. The discussion focused on the role of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and the challenges that CEOs face in managing data and machine learning. Kristof emphasize…
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Data-Driven Customer Experience: A Guide to Understanding and Utilizing Customer Data
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We explore the concept of the data-driven consumer experience and how companies are using customer data to improve their products and services. We discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks of collecting customer data and how businesses can act responsibly with this information. We also explore how companies can measure the success of a data-driv…
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Data in Machine Learning and AI, Understanding the role, Hosted by Michael Burke and Chris Detzel
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In this episode, Michael Burke and Chris Detzel discuss the role of data in machine learning and AI. They define machine learning as the process of identifying patterns in data to create value and AI as a computer's ability to make decisions on its own. They also explain that data science is the larger sphere that encompasses both of these fields. …
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ChatGPT Exploring the Potential: A Conversation with Chris Detzel and Michael Burke
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Chris Detzel and Michael Burke recently sat down to discuss new technologies and their potential applications. In this podcast, they explore various topics, from AI language models to the challenges associated with sourcing information for machine learning models. In their first conversation, Chris and Michael introduce their podcast and discuss th…
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