The Data Stack Show The PRQL: He’s Back! How typedef is Changing Data Workflows with Kostas Pardalis
Aug 25, 2025
Kostas Pardalis returns to share insights on AI and data workflows. He discusses his experiences co-founding typedef and how it's changing the way data is processed. The conversation reveals the evolving landscape of AI, emphasizing its impact on business ROI. Listeners can expect valuable lessons on navigating technology trends and maximizing data potential in their organizations.
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Warm Return To The Show
- Eric and John welcome Kostas back and note his history as a longtime co-host of the Data Stack Show.
- Kostas expresses happiness to return and mentions fond memories co-hosting with Eric and Brooks.
From Co-Host To Founder
- Kostas briefly recaps his background building data infrastructure at startups and loving the intersection of product and engineering.
- He frames his current work as productizing technical capabilities for technical buyers and hints at a new project.
AI Compresses Industry Timelines
- Kostas observes AI has compressed timelines drastically, accelerating changes from years to weeks or months in tech.
- He suggests this rapid pace hints at even more dramatic shifts coming next in the industry.