Infinite Curiosity Pod with Prateek Joshi What it Takes to Build a BI Platform | Colin Zima, CEO of Omni
Apr 15, 2025
Colin Zima, cofounder and CEO of Omni, shares insights from his journey in data platforms. He discusses the significance of data models for consistent decision-making and the irreplaceable role of SQL in business intelligence. Colin explores the challenges of building a Minimum Viable Product and shares go-to-market strategies that drove early success. He delves into the future of AI in data tooling, highlighting how it's transforming efficiency and decision-making in business processes. A fascinating conversation filled with practical wisdom!
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Data Model Ensures Consistent Decisions
- A data model represents your business using data from different sources.
- It enables consistent understanding and alignment for decision-making across teams.
Overview of Modern Data Stack
- The modern data stack consists of extraction, database, transformation, and BI layers.
- Additional tools like observability and cataloging enhance monitoring and data management.
SQL as The Universal Data Language
- SQL's staying power comes from being a universal, standardized language everyone knows.
- Its widespread adoption makes it the default language for data across organizations.
