Best DataCamp Podcasts (2024)

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#229 Inside Meta's Biggest and Best Open-Source AI Model Yet with Thomas Scialom, Co-Creator of Llama3 38:46

5h ago38:46

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Meta has been at the absolute edge of the open-source AI ecosystem, and with the recent release of Llama 3.1, they have officially created the largest open-source model to date. So, what's the secret behind the performance gains of Llama 3.1? What will the future of open-source AI look like? Thomas Scialom is a Senior Staff Research Scientist (LLMs…

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#228 Are Spreadsheets Still Relevant For Data Analysis? with Jordan Goldmeier, Author of Data Smart 34:44

5h ago34:44

34:44

Excel often gets unfair criticism from data practitioners, many of us will remember a time when Excel was looked down upon—why would anyone use Excel when we have powerful tools like Python, R, SQL, or BI tools? However, like it or not, Excel is here to stay, and there’s a meme, bordering on reality, that Excel is carrying a large chunk of the worl…

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#227 DataFramed x Analytics On Fire: Riding the AI Hype Cycle with Mico Yuk, Co-Founder at Data Storytelling Academy 57:01

12h ago57:01

57:01

This special episode of DataFramed was made in collaboration with Analytics on Fire! Nowadays, the hype around generative AI is only the tip of the iceberg. There are so many ideas being touted as the next big thing that it’s difficult to keep up. More importantly, it’s challenging to discern which ideas will become the next ChatGPT and which will …

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#226 Creating Custom LLMs with Vincent Granville, Founder, CEO & Chief Al Scientist at GenAltechLab.com 52:11

4d ago52:11

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Despite GPT, Claude, Gemini, LLama and the other host of LLMs that we have access to, a variety of organizations are still exploring their options when it comes to custom LLMs. Logging in to ChatGPT is easy enough, and so is creating a 'custom' openAI GPT, but what does it take to create a truly custom LLM? When and why might this be useful, and wi…

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#225 The Full Stack Data Scientist with Savin Goyal, Co-Founder & CTO at Outerbounds 48:07

2d ago48:07

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The role of the data scientist is changing. Some organizations are splitting the role into more narrowly focused jobs, while others are broadening it. The latter approach, known as the Full Stack Data Scientist, is derived from the concept of a full stack software engineer, with this role often including software engineering tasks. In particular, o…

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#224 What History Tells Us About the Future of AI with Verity Harding, Author of AI Needs You 38:51

8d ago38:51

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Conversations about the future of AI tend to be rather divisive, with opinions ranging from artificial superintelligence arriving to save the world, or to eradicate humanity. There's a sense that the latter is undesirable and that something ought to be done to prevent it. In order to get from that vague feeling to having steps that are practical in…

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#223 [Radar Recap] Charting the Path: What the Future Holds for Generative AI 38:20

19d ago38:20

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Generative AI is here to stay, fundamentally altering our relationship with technology. But what does its future hold? In this session, Tom Tunguz, General Partner at Theory Ventures, Edo Liberty, CEO at Pinecone, and Nick Elprin, CEO at Domino Data Lab, explore how generative AI tools & technologies will evolve in the months and years to come. The…

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#222 [Radar Recap] Scaling Data Quality in the Age of Generative AI 41:20

10d ago41:20

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Generative AI's transformative power underscores the critical need for high-quality data. In this session, Barr Moses, CEO of Monte Carlo Data, Prukalpa Sankar, Cofounder at Atlan, and George Fraser, CEO at Fivetran, discuss the nuances of scaling data quality for generative AI applications, highlighting the unique challenges and considerations tha…

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#221 [Radar Recap] The Future of Programming: Accelerating Coding Workflows with LLMs 45:08

14d ago45:08

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From data science to software engineering, Large Language Models (LLMs) have emerged as pivotal tools in shaping the future of programming. In this session, Michele Catasta, VP of AI at Replit, Jordan Tigani, CEO at Motherduck, and Ryan J. Salva, VP of Product at GitHub, will explore practical applications of LLMs in coding workflows, how to best a…

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#220 [Radar Recap] Building Tomorrow's Workforce, Today: Scaling Internal AI Academies 36:42

12d ago36:42

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As AI continues to be a critical driver of innovation and competitive advantage, the imperative for organizations to upskill their workforce in this domain has never been more pressing. In this session, Mike Baylor, Vice President & CDAO at Lockheed Martin, Carolann Diskin, Senior Technical Program Manager at Dropbox, and Giorleny Altamirano Rayo, …

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#219 Building a Data Platform that Drives Value with Shuang Li, Group Product Manager at Box 41:15

16d ago41:15

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Whether big or small, one of the biggest challenges organizations face when they want to work with data effectively is often lack of access to it. This is where building a data platform comes in. But building a data platform is no easy feat. It's not just about centralizing data in the data warehouse, it’s also about making sure that data is action…

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#218 Designing AI Applications with Robb Wilson, Co-Founder & CEO at Onereach.ai 45:59

22d ago45:59

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All the hype around generative AI means that every software maker seems to be stuffing chat interfaces into their products whenever they can. For the most part, the jury is still out on whether this is a good idea or not. However, design goes deeper than just the user interface, so it’s also useful to know about how the designs interact with the re…

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#217 Data & AI at Tesco with Venkat Raghavan, Director of Analytics and Science at Tesco 42:53

26d ago42:53

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Loyalty schemes are a hallmark of established retailers—not only do they build consumer trust, they are intelligent and constantly evolving, and Tesco’s Clubcard is the UK’s favorite retail loyalty program. The effects of these discounts are far-reaching, especially for families who rely on getting the best deals to make the most of their money. As…

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#216 Perplexity & the Future of AI with Denis Yarats, Co-Founder and CTO at Perplexity AI 36:03

1M ago36:03

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Arguably one of the verticals that is both at the same time most ripe for disruption by AI and the hardest to disrupt is search. We've seen many attempts at reimagining search using AI, and many are trying to usurp Google from its throne as the top search engine on the planet, but I think no one is laying the case better for AI assisted search than…

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#215 Seeing the Data Layer Through Spatial Computing with Cathy Hackl and Irena Cronin 51:58

1M ago51:58

51:58

Spatial computing is revolutionizing the way we interact with digital and physical worlds, but its adoption comes with questions about practicality and return on investment. As businesses explore this cutting-edge technology, they must consider how it can enhance productivity and streamline operations. What are the best strategies to integrate spat…

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#214 Learning & Memory, For Brains & AI, with Kim Stachenfeld, Senior Research Scientist at Google DeepMind 43:37

1M ago43:37

43:37

Memory, the foundation of human intelligence, is still one of the most complex and mysterious aspects of the brain. Despite decades of research, we've only scratched the surface of understanding how our memories are formed, stored, and retrieved. But what if AI could help us crack the code on memory? How might AI be the key to unlocking problems th…

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#213 Building Trust Through Data with Prukalpa Sankar, Co-Founder of Atlan 49:18

1M ago49:18

49:18

In the fast-paced work environments we are used to, the ability to quickly find and understand data is essential. Data professionals can often spend more time searching for data than analyzing it, which can hinder business progress. Innovations like data catalogs and automated lineage systems are transforming data management, making it easier to en…

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#212 The History of Data and AI, and Where It's Headed with Cristina Alaimo, Assistant Professor at Luiss Guido Carli University 49:26

1M ago49:26

49:26

One thing we like to do on DataFramed is cover the current state of data & AI, and how it will change in the future. But sometimes to really understand the present and the future, we need to look into the past. We need to understand just exactly how data became so foundational to modern society and organizations, how previous paradigm shifts can he…

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#211 What is AIOps? With Assaf Resnick, Co-Founder & CEO of BigPanda 34:23

2M ago34:23

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In today's fast-paced digital world, managing IT operations is more complex than ever. With the rise of cloud services, microservices, and constant software deployments, the pressure on IT teams to keep everything running smoothly is immense. But how do you keep up with the ever-growing flood of data and ensure your systems are always available? AI…

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#210 Trust and Regulation in AI with Bruce Schneier, Internationally Renowned Security Technologist 40:46

2M ago40:46

40:46

Trust is the foundation of any relationship, whether it's between friends or in business. But what happens when the entity you're asked to trust isn't human, but AI? How do you ensure that the AI systems you're developing are not only effective but also trustworthy? In a world where AI is increasingly making decisions that impact our lives, how can…

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#209 Effective Data Engineering with Liya Aizenberg, Director of Data Engineering at Away 25:31

2M ago25:31

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Building a successful data engineering team involves more than just hiring skilled individuals—it requires fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous learning. But how do you start from scratch and create a team that not only meets technical demands but also drives business value? What key traits should you look for in your early h…

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#208 Monetizing Data & AI with Vin Vashishta, Founder & AI Advisor at V Squared, & Tiffany Perkins-Munn, MD & Head of Data & Analytics at JPMC 1:01:16

2M ago1:01:16

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Everything in the world has a price, including improving and scaling your data and AI functions. That means that at some point someone will question the ROI of your projects, and often, these projects will be looked at under the lens of monetization. But how do you ensure that what you’re working on is not only providing value to the business but a…

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#207 Data Driven Venture Capital with Andre Retterath, Partner at Earlybird VC 51:48

2M ago51:48

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As we close out our focus on how the venture capital industry identifies and decides which future companies to fund, it might be easy to fall into the trap of thinking that the latest methods for discovering future unicorns are ubiquitous among all VCs. However, many VCs still work ‘the old way,’ using data to back up human assumptions. But what ha…

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#206 The Venture Mindset with Ilya Strebulaev, Economist & Professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business 59:37

2M ago59:37

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In almost every industry, the rate of innovation is increasing, and this is great for consumers around the globe. However, with constant innovation and continual disruption of the status quo, where to innovate next becomes much harder to identify. If your industry hasn’t been disrupted yet, it’s next on the list. So, in order to deal with uncertain…

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#205 The 2nd Wave of Generative AI with Sailesh Ramakrishnan & Madhu Iyer, Managing Partners at Rocketship.vc 51:01

3M ago51:01

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Speedily adopting new technologies can give your business a competitive advantage, but with so much happening in the world of generative AI, it's difficult to know what to adopt. In this episode, Richie chats to two venture capitalists to get their view on the global AI landscape, where we are in the AI hype cycle, and how to adopt AI tech. Beyond …

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#229 Inside Meta's Biggest and Best Open-Source AI Model Yet with Thomas Scialom, Co-Creator of Llama3 38:46

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#228 Are Spreadsheets Still Relevant For Data Analysis? with Jordan Goldmeier, Author of Data Smart 34:44

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#227 DataFramed x Analytics On Fire: Riding the AI Hype Cycle with Mico Yuk, Co-Founder at Data Storytelling Academy 57:01

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#226 Creating Custom LLMs with Vincent Granville, Founder, CEO & Chief Al Scientist at GenAltechLab.com 52:11

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#225 The Full Stack Data Scientist with Savin Goyal, Co-Founder & CTO at Outerbounds 48:07

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#224 What History Tells Us About the Future of AI with Verity Harding, Author of AI Needs You 38:51

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#223 [Radar Recap] Charting the Path: What the Future Holds for Generative AI 38:20

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#222 [Radar Recap] Scaling Data Quality in the Age of Generative AI 41:20

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#221 [Radar Recap] The Future of Programming: Accelerating Coding Workflows with LLMs 45:08

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#220 [Radar Recap] Building Tomorrow's Workforce, Today: Scaling Internal AI Academies 36:42

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#219 Building a Data Platform that Drives Value with Shuang Li, Group Product Manager at Box 41:15

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#218 Designing AI Applications with Robb Wilson, Co-Founder & CEO at Onereach.ai 45:59

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#217 Data & AI at Tesco with Venkat Raghavan, Director of Analytics and Science at Tesco 42:53

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#216 Perplexity & the Future of AI with Denis Yarats, Co-Founder and CTO at Perplexity AI 36:03

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#215 Seeing the Data Layer Through Spatial Computing with Cathy Hackl and Irena Cronin 51:58

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#214 Learning & Memory, For Brains & AI, with Kim Stachenfeld, Senior Research Scientist at Google DeepMind 43:37

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#213 Building Trust Through Data with Prukalpa Sankar, Co-Founder of Atlan 49:18

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#212 The History of Data and AI, and Where It's Headed with Cristina Alaimo, Assistant Professor at Luiss Guido Carli University 49:26

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#211 What is AIOps? With Assaf Resnick, Co-Founder & CEO of BigPanda 34:23

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#210 Trust and Regulation in AI with Bruce Schneier, Internationally Renowned Security Technologist 40:46

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#209 Effective Data Engineering with Liya Aizenberg, Director of Data Engineering at Away 25:31

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#208 Monetizing Data & AI with Vin Vashishta, Founder & AI Advisor at V Squared, & Tiffany Perkins-Munn, MD & Head of Data & Analytics at JPMC 1:01:16

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#207 Data Driven Venture Capital with Andre Retterath, Partner at Earlybird VC 51:48

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#206 The Venture Mindset with Ilya Strebulaev, Economist & Professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business 59:37

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