Ari Kaplan
Head Evangelist at Databricks, a leading influencer in analytics and AI, and author of five books on analytics and databases.
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Feb 12, 2025 • 60min
Episode 10: AI Won't Save You But Data Intelligence Will
Ari Kaplan, Global Head of Evangelism at Databricks and a pioneer in sports analytics, dives into the crucial balance between harnessing data intelligence and the hype surrounding AI. He shares insights from his experiences with Major League Baseball and McLaren’s Formula 1, highlighting how effective data usage transformed sports strategies. Kaplan emphasizes the need to leverage quality data for better decision-making instead of relying solely on AI, and discusses the evolving landscape of data science skills necessary for future leaders.
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Feb 20, 2024 • 52min
[AI and the Modern Data Stack] #182 How Databricks is Transforming Data Warehousing and AI with Ari Kaplan, Head Evangelist & Robin Sutara, Field CTO at Databricks
Ari Kaplan, Head Evangelist at Databricks and an analytics innovator, joins Robin Sutara, Field CTO with extensive consulting experience, to discuss the transformative power of data and AI. They dive into how Databricks is democratizing access to data analytics and enhancing productivity, notably through generative AI. The duo explores the transition from business intelligence to proactive data intelligence and stresses the importance of unified data governance and user-friendly tools. They also highlight the evolving landscape of data roles and the ethical implications of AI.
