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The Data Stack Show

193: Introducing the Cynical Data Guy: Is Data-Driven a Myth?

Jun 12, 2024
Special edition featuring the cynical data guy discussing metadata, LLMs, and data-driven culture. Comparison of no code vs. low code tools and challenges for enterprises. Insights on inappropriate tool use and final thoughts on data infrastructure.
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Quick takeaways

  • Metadata's impact on LLMs highlights CEO's indifference, yet tools like Zenlytic offer BI solutions.
  • Data-driven culture faces challenges in gaining executive buy-in, stressing the need for tangible outcomes.

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Metadata and LLMs

The discussion centers around the impact of metadata on modern LLMs, emphasizing the struggle in getting CEOs and CTOs to care about metadata in corporate settings. The conversation reveals the limited investment in data quality within corporate America and the rarity of metadata discussions in business meetings. The cynical view questions the practical implementation of metadata strategies, while an agreeable perspective highlights potential progress in BI spaces with tools like Zenlytic offering useful solutions.

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