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.