Tech evangelist Andrew Madson discusses transitioning from a technical role to leadership in data analytics, the role of tech evangelism in promoting products like Dremio, bridging the gap between technical and non-technical in AI innovation, predictions for future tech industry winners, competition in data science and analytics with a focus on Google's efforts.

Andrew Madson, a tech evangelist at Dremio, shares his journey from finance to the realm of data science. He discusses the crucial role of tech evangelism in connecting complex products to practical applications. The conversation dives into the rise of AI and the importance of quality data. Madson highlights the untapped potential of public data sources like YouTube and the transformative impact of open source models in AI. He also addresses the challenges of navigating leadership in data analytics and the evolving misconceptions surrounding artificial intelligence.