Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast

<p>Catalog and Cocktails is an honest, no-BS, non-sales-y conversation about data and analytics. This is your unfiltered chat about everything interesting in data and metadata management, DataOps, architecture, and beyond. Join Juan Sequeda and Tim Gasper to explore emerging topics and hear from visionary leaders across the data space. </p>

We Have Agency Over AI with Ethan Mollick

Ethan Mollick, Associate Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, dives into how we can shape the future of AI. Ethan explores why organizations need to rethink their approach to AI adoption, the importance of disciplined experimentation, and how imagination—not just technology—will unlock AI’s true potential. From understanding the psychology of LLMs to embracing R&D as an everyday practice, Ethan shares practical advice for making AI work for you, not the other way around. Enhance your listening experience with C&C Chat at data.world/podcasts

11-21
46:00

TAKEAWAYS - We Have Agency Over AI with Ethan Mollick

Ethan Mollick, Associate Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, dives into how we can shape the future of AI. Ethan explores why organizations need to rethink their approach to AI adoption, the importance of disciplined experimentation, and how imagination—not just technology—will unlock AI’s true potential. From understanding the psychology of LLMs to embracing R&D as an everyday practice, Ethan shares practical advice for making AI work for you, not the other way around. Enhance your listening experience with C&C Chat at data.world/podcasts

11-20
04:59

The Truth About Open Table Formats with Vinoth Chandar

The data world is buzzing about open table formats and lakehouses, but what's the real story? Vinoth Chandar, founder & CEO of Onehouse, creator of Apache Hudi, unpacks the challenges of data siloes and vendor lock-in, and explains how open table formats are the key to unlocking true data flexibility and collaboration.   Enhance your listening experience with C&C Chat at data.world/podcasts

11-14
59:32

TAKEAWAYS - The Truth About Open Table Formats with Vinoth Chandar

The data world is buzzing about open table formats and lakehouses, but what's the real story? Vinoth Chandar, founder & CEO of Onehouse, creator of Apache Hudi, unpacks the challenges of data siloes and vendor lock-in, and explains how open table formats are the key to unlocking true data flexibility and collaboration. Enhance your listening experience with C&C Chat at data.world/podcasts

11-14
04:24

What is the Future of Data Catalogs? with Malcolm Hawker

Malcolm Hawker, Chief Data Officer at Profisee and host of CDO Matters Podcast, recently sparked a heated discussion on LinkedIn about where data catalogs are heading. His view? Data catalogs today are being commoditized and we need to pivot from data management to knowledge management. Join Malcolm, Tim, and Juan as they break down this debate and explore what other data professionals had to say about this shift in thinking. Enhance your listening experience with C&C Chat at data.world/podcasts

10-31
01:03:52

Why we need to focus on Knowledge Management, NOW! with Andrea Gioia

Andrea Gioia, CTO at Quantyca and Co-founder of Blindata, shares his insights on the real issues holding back data management. Spoiler: It's not the technology. Andrea discusses how the biggest challenges stem from people, collaboration, and the ways we handle knowledge. As AI continues to evolve, poor data management becomes an even bigger obstacle, making it clear that prioritizing knowledge management is more urgent than ever. Enhance your listening experience with C&C Chat at data.world/podcasts

10-24
01:06:52

TAKEAWAYS - Why we need to focus on Knowledge Management, NOW! with Andrea Gioia

Andrea Gioia, CTO at Quantyca and Co-founder of Blindata, shares his insights on the real issues holding back data management. Spoiler: It's not the technology. Andrea discusses how the biggest challenges stem from people, collaboration, and the ways we handle knowledge. As AI continues to evolve, poor data management becomes an even bigger obstacle, making it clear that prioritizing knowledge management is more urgent than ever. Enhance your listening experience with C&C Chat at data.world/podcasts

10-24
05:38

Streamlining Data Value with Colleen Tartow, Ph.D.

Can data alone solve your business problems? Colleen Tartow, Ph.D., Field CTO and Head of Strategy at VAST Data, doesn’t think so. In this episode, we explore why it’s crucial to focus on business questions and deliver reliable, high-quality data products. We’ll also break down how to avoid the tech hype and ensure your data strategy is aligned with real business needs. Join us for a candid discussion on data, AI maturity, and finding the true value behind your data initiatives. Enhance your listening experience with C&C Chat at data.world/podcasts

10-17
56:11

TAKEAWAYS - Streamlining Data Value with Colleen Tartow, Ph.D.

Can data alone solve your business problems? Colleen Tartow, Ph.D., Field CTO and Head of Strategy at VAST Data, doesn’t think so. In this episode, we explore why it’s crucial to focus on business questions and deliver reliable, high-quality data products. We’ll also break down how to avoid the tech hype and ensure your data strategy is aligned with real business needs. Join us for a candid discussion on data, AI maturity, and finding the true value behind your data initiatives.   Enhance your listening experience at data.world/podcasts

10-17
05:24

The Power of Active Metadata with Mike Evans

How can active metadata transform the way organizations manage and utilize data? In this episode, Mike Evans, Chief Innovation Officer at Amplifi, explores the often untapped potential of metadata to reveal insights from data usage patterns, optimize data ecosystems, and focus initiatives on what truly drives value.   Enhance your listening experience with C&C Chat at data.world/podcasts

10-10
01:00:57

TAKEAWAYS - The Power of Active Metadata with Mike Evans

How can active metadata transform the way organizations manage and utilize data? In this episode, Mike Evans, Chief Innovation Officer at Amplifi, explores the often untapped potential of metadata to reveal insights from data usage patterns, optimize data ecosystems, and focus initiatives on what truly drives value. Enhance your listening experience with C&C Chat at data.world/podcasts

10-10
05:35

Data Quality: The Key to GenAI Success with Kevin Hu

What is the vital role of data quality in the world of GenAI? With data trust at an all-time high, Kevin Hu, CEO & Co-Founder of Metaplane, shares how businesses can prevent data mishaps and maintain the reliability needed for AI success. Is the hype around GenAI just a continuation of data trends from BI to ML, or does it demand a new approach? Find out in this week’s episode. Enhance your listening experience with C&C Chat at data.world/podcasts

10-03
01:07:50

TAKEAWAYS - Data Quality: The Key to GenAI Success with Kevin Hu

What is the vital role of data quality in the world of GenAI? With data trust at an all-time high, Kevin Hu, CEO & Co-Founder of Metaplane, shares how businesses can prevent data mishaps and maintain the reliability needed for AI success. Is the hype around GenAI just a continuation of data trends from BI to ML, or does it demand a new approach? Find out in this week’s episode.   Enhance your listening experience with C&C Chat at data.world/podcasts

10-03
06:43

Why Data & AI Needs to Embrace Interoperability with Dael Williamson

Dael Williamson, EMEA CTO at Databricks, joins us to reveal how interoperability is the key to unlocking expertise, exchanges, and ecosystems. Tune in for an honest, no-BS conversation on navigating the complexities of data ecosystems—and how standardization, context, and interoperability can be leveraged to tackle organizational challenges. Enhance your listening experience with C&C Chat at data.world/podcasts

09-26
54:46

TAKEAWAYS - Why Data & AI Needs to Embrace Interoperability with Dael Williamson

Dael Williamson, EMEA CTO at Databricks, joins us to reveal how interoperability is the key to unlocking expertise, exchanges, and ecosystems. Tune in for an honest, no-BS conversation on navigating the complexities of data ecosystems—and how standardization, context, and interoperability can be leveraged to tackle organizational challenges. Enhance your listening experience with C&C Chat at data.world/podcasts

09-26
04:03

Responsible AI with Mariam Halfhide

Responsible AI, what is it and who is responsible when it comes to AI? Mariam Halfhide, Responsible AI Expert at Xebia and former C&C guest, is here to discuss the answers with Tim and Juan on this week's episode. Enhance your listening experience with C&C Chat at data.world/podcasts

09-19
58:14

TAKEAWAYS - Responsible AI with Mariam Halfhide

Responsible AI, what is it and who is responsible when it comes to AI? Mariam Halfhide, Responsible AI Expert at Xebia and former C&C guest, is here to discuss the answers with Tim and Juan on this week's episode.

09-18
05:51

The Five Laws of Data Enablement with Amalia Child

Amalia Child, Data Manager and Librarian, joins us to explore how librarians have evolved in the digital age—trading shelves of books for data repositories. We’ll discuss her post “The Five Laws of Data Enablement: How the father of library science would make his data team indispensable” and why library science is essential in data organizations.

09-12
01:05:33

TAKEAWAYS - The Five Laws of Data Enablement with Amalia Child

Amalia Child, Data Manager and Librarian, joins us to explore how librarians have evolved in the digital age—trading shelves of books for data repositories. We’ll discuss her post “The Five Laws of Data Enablement: How the father of library science would make his data team indispensable” and why library science is essential in data organizations.

09-12
07:14

Building Diversity in Data with Dawn Carter

How can we create a more inclusive workplace and data infrastructure? Dawn Carter, Enterprise Data Architect at BAE Systems, joins us this week to explore the intersection of diversity, inclusion, and data management. Together, we'll discuss actionable strategies for integrating these principles into change management and driving meaningful transformation in the data world.

09-05
01:01:50

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