
197: Deep Dive: How to Build AI Features and Why it is So Dang Hard with Barry McCardle of Hex
The Data Stack Show
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Evolution and Consolidation in the Data Stack Ecosystem
The chapter explores the winners and losers in different layers of the data stack ecosystem, including front end collaboration, metadata governance, and cloud infrastructure. It discusses the competition, partnerships, and potential consolidation in data catalogs and observability platforms, posing questions about the future landscape of the industry. The conversation also covers challenges like data gravity, vendor lock-in, integration strategies, the dominance of platforms like Salesforce and Snowflake, and the dynamics of open source technology in the data space.
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