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Dive deep into the shocking truth about rising cloud costs in this episode of Energy Bytes! Join hosts Bobby and John as they sit down with David Yaffe, Co-Founder of Estuary Development. Discover how cloud costs are impacting businesses more than ever, with 30% year-over-year increases that are leaving users frustrated. The discussion navigates the complex landscape of cloud service models, pricing strategies, and the growing need for alternatives. Key takeaways include the importance of competition and innovation in cloud services, the role of data storage pricing, and David's insights into Estuary's strategic approach to cloud challenges. The backstory unfolds with David sharing his journey from mechanical engineering to tech entrepreneurship, offering a contrarian approach to data management. As they explore the future of cloud computing, industry insights reveal the potential of new technologies and pricing models. Guest Bio: David Yaffe, an accomplished entrepreneur, co-founded Estuary Development, focusing on innovative solutions in cloud cost management. Subscribe for more insights and follow us for updates!

00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Current Events
05:26 - Introducing David Yaffe
06:48 - High Velocity Data Processing
10:15 - Building Data Streaming Systems
12:49 - Secondary Costs of Data Ingestion
17:47 - Writing to a Fact Table
19:55 - Fivetran Multi-Cloud Capabilities
20:44 - Multi-Cloud Strategies
22:04 - Common Data Sources and Destinations
23:56 - TimescaleDB Overview
29:00 - API Data Sources
29:43 - Data Storage Tiers Explained
32:35 - Cost of Data Ingestion
33:50 - Zero ETL Concept
37:06 - Building vs Buying Data Solutions
42:29 - Agnostic Storage Layers
46:50 - Databricks Acquires Delta Lake
51:45 - Transformation Layer Explained
54:00 - Estuary's Functionality
56:10 - Data Ownership and Normalization
58:24 - Typical Estuary Customer Profile
1:00:50 - Data Virtualization Insights
1:04:52 - Minimizing Impact on Source Systems
1:07:36 - Speed Round

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