The Joe Reis Show Freestyle Fridays - Choosing Tools and Vendors, Having a Plan B, and More
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Oct 24, 2025 Travel tales and speaking insights kick things off. The contrast between European caution and U.S. tech adoption sparks an interesting debate. Joe foresees an AI tsunami, highlighting regulation issues in Europe. Community-building efforts in Helsinki reveal the local data scene's vibrancy. Dive into the risks of vendor choices and the tensions between open source and commercialization. Joe stresses the importance of user contributions and the need for stable cloud primitives. Emotional attachments to tools can complicate acquisitions, making adaptability crucial.
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Travel Strains Family Time
- Joe Reis described being back in the U.S. and juggling single-dad life while his wife is in Europe.
- He reflects on travel perks but laments missing daily family moments like FaceTime calls.
European Data Scenes Compared
- Joe Reis recounted traveling through Montenegro and Vienna and speaking at regional data events.
- He compared European conservatism with U.S. willingness to experiment, especially around AI.
AI's Scale Will Outrun Borders
- Joe Reis warned that AI's impact will be massive and fast, reducing geographic differences over time.
- He argued regulations may slow innovation but likely won't stop AI's broad effects.