Are Dashboards Dead? The Future of BI, AI, and Data Analytics Explained
About this episode
Nisar Ahmed and Will Perkins discuss the evolving role of dashboards in the context of AI and data analytics.
Are dashboards really dead—or just evolving? In this episode of The Data Nerd Podcast, Nisar Ahmed sits down with Will Perkins, Analytics Solutions Executive at JPMorgan Chase and 5x Tableau Ambassador, to break down one of the biggest debates in data today. As AI continues to reshape analytics, many are questioning the role of dashboards and BI tools. This conversation cuts through the noise and focuses on what's actually changing. From the shift toward analytical solutions to the evolving role of analysts, Nisar and Will explore where dashboards still fit—and where they fall short. Tune in to learn: Whether dashboards are dead or evolving How AI is changing BI and data analytics Why bad dashboards point to deeper data problems What it really means to be an analyst today How to stay relevant in a changing data landscape If you work in data, BI, or analytics, this episode will challenge how you think about dashboards and the future of your role. Will Perkins on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willcperkins/ 🌐 Full episodes of The Data Nerd Podcast and exclusive merch (including the official Data Nerd hat) — visit: www.thedatanerdpodcast.com
People in this episode
Host: Nisar Ahmed
Guest: Will Perkins
Topics covered
- dashboards
- business intelligence
- data analytics
- artificial intelligence
- data problems
- analysts
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: JPMorgan Chase, Tableau
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