The MAD Podcast with Matt Turck

Is the Modern Data Stack Dead? with dbt Labs CEO Tristan Handy

22 Feb 2024

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In this episode, we explore the dynamic world of modern analytics with Tristan Handy, CEO of dbt Labs (https://twitter.com/jthandy). DBT, which helps more than 30,000 enterprises ship trusted data products faster, has raised more than $400 million dollars, most recently at a $4B valuation.We discuss how dbt has revolutionized analytics engineering, enabling seamless data transformation and orchestration in the cloud. This innovation fosters greater collaboration among data teams and integrates software engineering principles into data analytics workflows.We also talk about dbt's Semantic Layer, a game-changer that streamlines data operations by standardizing key business metrics for consistent use across various analytical tools.In this conversation, we tackle pressing questions about the current state and future of data management and analytics. Is the "modern data stack" becoming obsolete? What's next for data engineering? And how is AI reshaping the analytics landscape?Tune in to discover our insights.📰 Is the "Modern Data Stack" Still a Useful Idea?https://roundup.getdbt.com/p/is-the-modern-data-stack-still-aDBTWebsite - https://www.getdbt.com/Twitter - https://twitter.com/getdbtTristan Handy (CEO & Co-Founder):LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristanhandy/Twitter - https://twitter.com/jthandyIs the "Modern Data Stack" Still a Useful Idea? - https://roundup.getdbt.com/p/is-the-modern-data-stack-still-a?r=oc02&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webFIRSTMARKWebsite: https://firstmark.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/FirstMarkCapMatt Turck (Managing Director)LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/turck/Twitter - https://twitter.com/mattturckLISTEN ON:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7yLATDSaFvgJG80ACcRJtqApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mad-podcast-with-matt-turck/id168623872400:00 - Intro02:43 - What is the Modern Data Stack?05:57 - Is the Modern Data Stack dead?12:23 - What's the alternative?16:24 - Where is analytics engineering heading?20:02 - The Reverse ETL market23:21 - The role of AI in analytics engineering27:47 - Will analytics engineers become the prompt engineers?29:78 - Is the MDS part of the emerging generative AI stack?33:51 - The Semantic Layer37:49 - dbt's plans for the near future41:17 - Hiring at different stages of the business44:21 - Going from open-source to commercial46:40 - Market situation vs. sales strategy

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Is the Modern Data Stack Dead? with dbt Labs CEO Tristan Handy

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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