Re-Air: From PDFs to BI and Beyond: The Future of the Data Frontend with Ryan Dolley of GoodData
From The Data Stack Show by Rudderstack
November 5, 2025 · 51 min
About this episode
Ryan Dolley discusses the evolution of business intelligence and the impact of AI on data roles.
This episode is a re-air of one of our most popular conversations from this year, featuring insights worth revisiting. Thank you for being part of the Data Stack community. Stay up to date with the latest episodes at datastackshow.com. This week on The Data Stack Show, Ryan Dolley joins Eric and John to discuss his unique journey from playwriting to leading product strategy in the data industry. The conversation explores the evolution of business intelligence (BI), the growing influence of AI on analytics, and the shifting skill sets required for data professionals. Key topics include the challenges of adapting to rapid technological change, the importance of embracing engineering practices in BI, and the need for continuous learning. Listeners will gain insights into how AI is transforming data roles, why storytelling remains central to analytics, practical advice for thriving in a fast-changing industry, and so much more.
People in this episode
Hosts: Eric, John
Guest: Ryan Dolley
Topics covered
- business intelligence
- data analytics
- AI in data
- data professionals
- storytelling in analytics
- continuous learning
Keywords
- business intelligence
- data frontend
- AI
- analytics
- data professionals
- storytelling
- engineering practices
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Organizations: GoodData, Data Stack Show
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