Data Builders

In this episode, we chat with David Wilson, co-founder and CEO of Hunch. David shares how Hunch pivoted from tackling data latency to building an AI-powered canvas for complex workflows, and now to Overclock, a new platform for creating agent-driven automations. We discuss the challenges of trust and reliability in AI, how users are pushing the limits of current models, and what it takes to build products at the frontier of a rapidly evolving space.

In this episode, we chat with Johan Baltzar, Co-founder and CEO of Steep. Johan shares his journey from building analytics at Spotify to co-founding Steep, and discusses the challenges of traditional BI tools, the evolution toward metrics-first analytics, and how Steep aims to make data more accessible and intuitive for business users. We explore the importance of user experience in BI, the role of semantic layers, and the future of AI-driven analytics and self-serve reporting.

In this episode, we chat with Opher Kahane, an entrepreneur with three successful startups under his belt. He shares his experience transitioning from founder to advisor, working with over 40 startups. The discussion covers the rapid evolution of AI and data platforms, challenges faced by startups, and the potential of AI to improve data quality. This episode is packed with insights on the future of data and AI, and the traits that drive successful entrepreneurship.https://www.linkedin.com/in/okahane/

In this episode, we chat with Rakesh Sony, an enterprise data veteran with extensive experience at Databricks and Airbnb. Rakesh shares his journey, recounting his time building Databricks from its early days with a small team to becoming a leading data platform. We explore the evolution of Databricks, its strategic decisions around open source, and the data challenges at large-scale consumer web companies like Airbnb. Rakesh also shares his current work with early-stage data and AI startups, offering insights into industry trends and the exciting intersection of data science and AI today.https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonirakesh/

In this episode we talk to Edward Valentine, Principal Decision Scientist at Aimpoint Digital. We explore his work building repricing and prediction models for different organizations, consider a dating app for time-series enthusiasts, and debate on the joys (and challenges) of using Databricks. We wrap up with a thoughtful discussion on the evolving roles of data scientists and engineers in today’s tech landscape. Enjoy! https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-spenner-valentine/

In this episode we host Iaroslav Zeigerman from Tobiko to talk about their incredible open source projects SQLGlot And SQLMesh and how they're planning to win over the hearts of all DBT users. https://sqlmesh.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/izeigerman/

In this special feature, we’re excited to share our guest appearance on Sanjeev Mohan’s It Depends podcast! Join us as we dive deep into the latest trends in data infrastructure, from Lakehouse to open table formats, to Databricks vs. Snowflake and the rise of DuckDB - Hosted by the brilliant Sanjeev Mohan, we cover it all! Sanjeev's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjmo/ ItDepends episode #68: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWnMb0YiQRk