Data Radicals
Episodes
Why AI Builders Need a Metadata Goldmine with Chris Aberger, VP at Alation
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The future of business intelligence is being rewritten. Have you ever wondered how AI will unlock the power of unstructured data?In this episode of Da...
Perfume, Power, Prediction: Inside a Luxury Giant's Data and AI Strategy with Julie De Moyer, Chief Data Officer of LVMH Beauty
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the luxury world where artistry is key, how is AI enabling personalization, optimization, and speed?In this episode of Data Radicals, host Satyen S...
The Rise of AI: Voices from the Frontlines
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special compilation episode, we're bringing together the most insightful conversations from our latest season exploring the rise of AI. You'll...
Delegate to Innovate: How Letting Go Makes You a Better Leader with Todd James, Founder & CEO of Aurora Insights
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to turn AI hype into operational value at enterprise scale?In this episode of Data Radicals, host Satyen Sangani sits down with Todd...
Data Products for Dummies with Sanjeev Mohan, Principal at SanjMo
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the future of data management isn’t just about governance—but about growth, speed, and strategic advantage? From reshaping data operations...
GTM is a Data Management Problem — How AI (& Better Data) Can Fix It with Copy.ai’s CEO, Paul Yacoubian
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Generative AI is reshaping the way go-to-market teams create content, optimize workflows, and drive velocity — but only when it’s powered by the r...
From Back Office to Boardroom: The CDO's AI Opportunity with Ryan den Rooijen & Wade Munsie
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As technology rapidly evolves and businesses focus on getting real results, data jobs are shifting. Many data tasks now fall under the CIO or CTO, dat...
Declarative Computing in an AI World with Jeff Chou, Co-founder & CEO at Sync Computing
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cloud costs are skyrocketing, and for data teams running AI inference, Spark jobs, and big data workloads, optimization is no easy task. Tuning these ...
Redesigning Processes for the Age of AI Agents with Tom Davenport
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is here—but are businesses truly ready to harness its full potential? In this episode of Data Radicals, host Satyen Sangani sits down with Tom Da...
LLMs Decoded: A Starter's Guide to AI with Raza Habib, co-founder & CEO of Humanloop
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As AI becomes integral to every aspect of business, ensuring its accessibility for everyone—not just specialists—is essential. Companies like Huma...
Empowering AI Practitioners with Wendy Turner-Williams, CEO of TheAssociation.AI
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a digital revolution happening – and it’s poised to impact data leaders across all industries. During this time of never-ending change, ...
Using AI to Revolutionize CX with Michael Olaye, EVP & Managing Director at Hero Digital
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Any digital marketing leader will tell you that data and marketing strategies go hand-in-hand. In this episode, Michael Olaye, EVP and Managing Direct...
From Statecraft to Codebreaking: The Big Data Origin Story with Chris Wiggins, Chief Data Scientist at The New York Times
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a history buff in the data world, you know that there’s a complex interplay between data, statecraft, and machine learning. The history ...
The Art of Data Leadership: Lessons from Taylor Culver
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take for data leaders to deliver real business value? In this episode, Taylor Culver, founder of XenoDATA, shares practical strategies fo...
Data Intelligence in Flux: The Impact of AI with Stewart Bond, VP at IDC
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
About 15 years ago, organizations knew they needed data governance but faced a branding problem. People hated the term. Stewart Bond coined “data in...
AI and the Workforce: Copilots or Competitors? with Jeremy Kahn, AI Editor at Fortune
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The transformative potential of AI is going to affect all of us, regardless of what industry you’re in. While AI has the capability to democratize h...
Gen AI at Work: Inside the Digital Bank Revolution with Dr. Geraldine Wong, CDO at GXS Bank
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Legacy systems in the financial services industry are notorious for being slower to adapt to big data. But for good reason. Because banks are complica...
Season 3 Trailer
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Data Radicals podcast returns on October 23rd! This season, we're exploring how trusted data drives value, whether that’s building game-changin...
The AI Echo of Saul Alinsky's Legacy
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Saul Alinsky's book Rules for Radicals held significant lessons for grassroots movements and political activism when it was published in 1971. It also...
Vector Databases 101 with Edo Liberty, CEO & Founder of Pinecone
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The rapid progress in AI technology has fueled the evolution of new tools and platforms. One such tool is a vector search. If the function of AI is to...
Meshy Data Orgs: Data Teams in a Product-Thinking World with Sanjeevan Bala, Group Chief Data & AI Officer at ITV
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Folks in the data space are familiar with the concept of data literacy. However, a new idea is on the rise: business literacy. Whether folks sit in pr...
The Impact of Analytics in a Zero-Sum Game with Ari Kaplan, Head of Evangelism at Databricks
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you work in retail, healthcare, or CPG, data analytics is key to making your business stand out. You’re able to find new sources of data, sy...
Beyond Frictionless Living with Nate Anderson, Deputy Editor at Ars Technica
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to our relationship with technology, be like philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and practice mindfulness. We usually think mindfulness mean...
AI Supply & Demand with Guy Scriven, U.S. Technology Editor at The Economist
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to GenAI, we have an overabundance of tools, models, and capabilities. However, the use and impact of these advancements is yet to be known. Th...
Hard Filters and Nuanced Intuition with Scott Hartley, Author of The Fuzzy and the Techie
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The best kind of data radical is one who knows how to balance their technical expertise with their fuzzy side. Skills like storytelling, empathy, and ...
The Precision Prescription with Maddy Want, VP of Data, Betting & Gaming at Fanatics, Inc.
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Precision in technology is powerful. When it comes to services like Uber, people know the exact location of the driver and how much the trip will cost...
Everything You Wanted To Know About LLMs, but Were Too Afraid To Ask with Matthew Lynley, Founding Writer of Supervised
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the rise of GenAI, LLMs are now accessible to everyone. They start with a very easy learning curve that grows more complicated the deeper you go....
Measuring the (Data) Culture of Medicine with Dr. Bapu Jena, Joseph P. Newhouse Professor at Harvard Medical School
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The art of medicine happens when physicians combine data and knowledge to deliver better patient outcomes. A physician that relies both on guidelines ...
Mastering Your Own Destiny with Andy Palmer & Dr. Michael Stonebraker, Co-founders of Tamr
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Starting a revolution is no easy task. Just ask Dr. Michael Stonebraker and Andy Palmer, co-founders of Tamr, the enterprise data mastering company. T...
The Human Side of Data Leadership
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last two seasons of Data Radicals, we’ve seen that data experts have been promoted to leadership roles. It’s proof that organizations are...
Competing Apart, Sharing Together with Michael James, SVP, Head of Data Strategy & Analytics at the NBA
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How does the NBA use data to compete and improve? When it comes to driving business growth with data, transparent communication makes success a slam d...
Frameworks and the Art of Simplification with Dave Kellogg, EIR at Balderton Capital and author of Kellblog
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As data radicals, we want to deliver insights that enable our organizations to know more, which we often do by providing an answer. Instead, we should...
Perfect is The Enemy of The Good with Ameen Kazerouni, CTO at Orange Theory Fitness
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re on a journey of fitness, you know that perfectionism is your enemy. The same goes for data. There will always be another achievement that ...
Don’t Say Data Literacy with Wendy Batchelder, CDO & SVP, Global Data Governance at Salesforce
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all heard the term “data literacy” by now. Although there is general consensus regarding the importance of knowing how to read, write, a...
Asking the Right Questions with Frank Farrall, Principal, AI/Data Ecosystems at Deloitte
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Before search engines, we had to rely on memory and investigation to answer our questions. Then, search engines made answers instantly available. Now,...
Building the Company You Wish You Could Buy From with Mike Capone, CEO of Qlik
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As folks in the data space, we’re introverts by nature. But, getting out of our comfort zone can open you up to endless possibilities. As one person...
Start with Stories, End with Data with Ashish Thusoo, GM of AI/ML at AWS
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As human beings, we’re not accustomed to talking about data. In order to learn about new subjects, we traditionally use stories. However, bridging t...
The Bazaar in the Cathedral with Matei Zaharia, CTO & Co-founder at Databricks and Creator of Apache Spark
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When building a data platform, it’s important to stay true to your vision. Whether that's through creating a definitive user experience or an open p...
From the Outskirts to the Center with Jitendra Putcha, EVP & Global Head of Data Analytics & AI at LTIMindtree
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Once considered the outcast of Silicon Valley, data has metamorphosed as a cool kid that everyone wants to be friends with. In the last decade, data h...
Get Out of the Building! with Tricia Wang, Co-founder of Sudden Compass
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are some things that just can’t be quantified by data; imagine trying to portray your childhood in a spreadsheet! Yet these experiences are va...
The Scientific Integrity Crisis with Dr. Elisabeth Bik, Science Integrity Expert
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a world where technology is constantly evolving and AI is everywhere, it’s all too easy for content to be deceitful, including scientific papers....
Data Governance: Any “Dummy” Can Do It! with Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Author & Founder of Human Future
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Data governance is often seen as a confusing topic but everyone, even dummies, are capable of applying it to their organization. By starting with the ...
Humanizing AI: Authentic Storytelling with Jepson (Ben) Taylor, Chief AI Strategist, Dataiku
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vulnerability is an important quality often overlooked in the world of tech. Yet being vulnerable and authentic helps you to set realistic expectation...
Your RFP is Useless with Paul Leonardi, Duca Family Professor of Technology Management, UCSB
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to launch your digital transformation – but first you’ll need new tools. Buyer, beware: Technology selection is tough because it’s i...
Premature Enumeration with Tim Harford, Senior Columnist, The Financial Times and Author of The Data Detective
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Data has never been more readily available, yet the world seems more confusing than ever. In this episode, Satyen interviews Tim Harford, who’s on a...
Season 2 Trailer
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The second season of the Data Radicals podcast launches on February 15th! I’m your host, Satyen Sangani.In TV, some second seasons can be disappoint...
Data Governance 101: All You Need to Know (But Were Afraid to Ask)
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Data governance isn’t easy. It demands a vision, strategy, and clear-cut plan that ultimately supports the business. Many have tried, and failed, to...
How Extreme Focus Launched the Modern Data Stack with George Fraser and Taylor Brown, Founders of Fivetran
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The modern data stack, sparked by the Redshift revolution and furthered by cloud-platform players like Snowflake and Databricks, forever changed the d...
DataOps and the Data Catalog with Guest Speaker Michele Goetz, Vice President and Principal Analyst, Forrester
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
DataOps is having a moment. Where does it sit in the data lifecycle? And how is this emerging trend changing data management today? To find out, Satye...
Turning Librarians Into Supercomputers with Deb Seys, Senior Director of Learning & Communities, Alation
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Librarians have played a crucial role in the management of data throughout history. From the halls of the Library of Alexandria to the Library of Cong...
From Data Strategy to Execution with Steve Pimblett, CDO, The Very Group
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, CDO Steve Pimblett of The Very Group describes the four pillars of extracting value from data and shares how he’s built a successfu...
Multiple Sources of Truth: Decentralization and the Data Mesh with Zhamak Dehghani, Creator of the Data Mesh
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the data space more complex than ever, many people throw their hands in the air, and use solutions that fix many (but not all) of their problems....
Truth, Data and FAIRness with Francesco Marzoni, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Ingka Group
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could combine data across industries and use cases? FAIR data is Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable. These are the tenants ...
Using Data to Fight for Human Rights with Tarak Shah, Data Scientist, Human Rights Data Analysis Group
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While analysts in other fields face an ocean of data, those in social justice often face a desert. After all, those who abuse their power take care to...
The Data Behind Dating with Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, Author of Don't Trust Your Gut
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the era of “fake news” how do you know what to trust? Today’s guest, Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, has found the last dependable source of truth:...
The Beginning of Business Intelligence with Bernard Liautaud, Managing Partner, Balderton Capital
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business intelligence has dominated corporate conversations for years. It’s an integral component of making data-backed decisions and as well as an ...
Knowledge Graphs 101 with Kendall Clark, Founder & CEO, Stardog
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Knowledge graphs are a critical tool in a Data Radical’s toolbox. But how can we make sure we’re leveraging them to the best of our ability? Today...
Radical Data Politics w/ Wendy Turner-Williams, CDO, Tableau
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Information is power, and data is rarely as subjective as it seems. Savvy data leaders know one thing: data is political. And for many data profession...
Data is a Weapon with Stanley McChrystal, retired US Army General
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Data is one of our most underutilized weapons in our arsenal. In today’s battles, the ability to gather, disseminate, consume and act on information...
The Data on the Chief of Data with Randy Bean, Author of Fail Fast, Learn Faster: Lessons in Data-Driven Leadership in an Age of Disruption, Big Data, and AI
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The role of CDO is constantly evolving, and Data Radicals need to stay ahead of the curve. Today's guest gives us the inside scoop on how to do just t...
The Death and Rebirth of Data Privacy with Michelle Finneran Dennedy, CEO of PrivacyCode
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The early founders of the internet argued that privacy was dead. But today’s guest was motivated to revolutionize data privacy instead. Michelle Fin...
Data Quality is a Risky Business with Kyle Kirwan, Co-Founder and CEO, Bigeye
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No risk, no reward. Kyle Kirwan, co-founder and CEO of BigEye, helps companies manage risk more intelligently through the power of data quality. In th...
The Science Behind Quitting with Christie Aschwanden, Bestselling Author
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Science and data are powerful tools of discovery, but our expectations are often misaligned with what science can actually do. Interpreting and unders...
Your Path to CDO Superstardom with Peter Jackson, Co-Founder & Director, Carruthers and Jackson
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The average CDO only lasts 18 months in their position. 18 months! With odds that dire, data leaders need all the inside scoop they can get to climb t...
Super Chickens & the Productivity Pecking Order with Dr. Margaret Heffernan, Author of Willful Blindness
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you’re a whistleblower exposing fraud or a new CDO with uncomfortable insights at an organization, “just the facts” alone won’t convin...
Attacking Data Literacy with Cindi Howson, Chief Data Strategy Officer at ThoughtSpot
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What can the tale of the blind men and the elephant teach us about our own blindspots in the world of data?Today’s guest helps us identify some of o...
Your Guide to Corporate Controversies with Amir Efrati, Co-Founder and Executive Editor, The Information
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Corporate malfeasance is a cold fact. And when companies lie to the public, real people get hurt.Amir Efrati, Co-Founder and Executive Editor of the I...
Making Big Data an Asset in Medicine with Michelle Hoiseth, CDO, Parexel
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The world of data is often elusive and nebulous. And as time goes on, different myths circulate the zeitgeist. Today’s guest walks us through some c...
How to be a Data Cheerleader with Caroline Carruthers, Co-Author of The Chief Data Officer's Playbook
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety about math. For most Americans, it’s so deeply ingrained it’s practically a personality trait. Unfortunately, this fear can linger in our ...
Data Governance: It’s the Final Frontier with Paola Saibene, Principal, Teknion Data Solutions
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With stories of different space explorations constantly in the news—it’s an exciting time to be a space enthusiast. But with the habitation of Mar...
The Secret to Data Storytelling with Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic, Founder and CEO, Storytelling with Data
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We spend our lives surrounded by stories—the ones we hear, read, and watch. Stories are how we learn how to navigate life. Some have played a major ...
Forging a Culture of Data Governance with Bob Seiner, President & Principal, KIK Consulting
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Communication—or lack thereof—tends to be at the core of most of life’s issues. Although most of us know this, few of us set out to create syste...
Emerging from the Data Dark Ages with Jennifer Belissent, Principal Data Strategist, Snowflake
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You may not realize it, but data literacy is an issue that affects everyone. From the mom-and-pop shop around the corner to the Fortune 500 C-suite, e...
The Reign of Specialists is Over with David Epstein, Best-Selling Author of Range and The Sports Gene
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up, we’re all asked what we want to be when we’re older. Our answer is normally met with an explanation of the years of education and dedi...
Trailer
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Data confers immense power. With it, we can transform the world as we know it. But, despite all that potential—too few people know how to wield data...