
GraphGeeks Podcast Graph Chat: The End of Graph Friction with Max Latey
Jan 20, 2026
15:56
For years, Enterprise Architects viewed graph databases with a mix of curiosity and dread. Between specialist silos, complex ETL pipelines, and infrastructure friction, many chose to stay in the safety of relational tables.
Amy Hodler (Founder of GraphGeeks) chats with Max Latey (CEO of Pinboard Consulting) to discuss the shift in how organizations are adopting graph technology.
Key Takeaways:
- Graph on Relational: How tools are allowing EAs to sprinkle graph capabilities over existing stacks without heavy ETL.
- GraphRAG & LLMs: Why the push for GenAI is making graph technology a must-have for context-rich AI.
- Data Modeling: Why understanding self-edges is the key to identifying a true network in your data.
- Lowering the Skill Ceiling: How SQL 2023 and GQL are making graph accessible to standard data teams.
Pinboard Consulting specializes in high-impact graph solutions, entity resolution, and architectural strategy. https://www.pinboardconsulting.com/
