The Joe Reis Show Freestyle Fridays - Small is the New Big, AI Native Data Architectures, and More
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Jun 20, 2025 Small teams are becoming the future of business as AI drives a shift toward efficiency and innovation. The landscape of data management is evolving, with smaller structures embracing AI to address traditional challenges. Technology is seen as a solution for global issues like climate change and healthcare. The conversation highlights the emerging opportunities in the workforce, as individuals adapt to an AI-driven environment, emphasizing the potential for success amid the challenges.
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Future is Small Teams
- Big companies are cutting workforce due to AI and efficiency demands.
- Small teams will be the future, delivering outsized results with fewer people.
Big Teams vs. Small Efficiency
- A chief data officer bragged about an 800-person data team but small teams now deliver more with less.
- Efficiency and speed will matter more than team size in the future.
Leverage AI for Data Infrastructure
- Use AI assistants integrated with data platforms to build and maintain infrastructure.
- These tools enable strategic queries and automation that speed up data workflows.