Exploring the evolution of the modern data stack, AI integration in analytics, Mode's transformation to a cloud-first company, AI-powered formula builder for SQL queries, redefining the modern data stack, empowering business through IT and data teams, and envisioning the future of the data industry.

CTO at Mode & Field CTO at ThoughtSpot, Benn Stancil, discusses the counter-intuitive success of AI-assisted coding in analytics workflows. He explores the potential of generative AI in problem-solving, future analytics workflows, and AI systems providing qualitative data. The podcast delves into the impact of AI on analytics, the evolution of data tools, and the necessary skill sets for data practitioners in the era of large language models.

Data and tech expert Benn Stancil dissects the modern data stack, suggests disbanding analytics teams, and explores unique presentation techniques. They debate the efficacy of analytics teams and discuss the benefits of Neon for development environments.

Benn Stancil, Co-Founder of Mode Analytics and Field CTO at Thoughtspot, discusses the importance of data excellence, centralized data infrastructure, natural language search, and the impact of large language models. He highlights the risks of shadow tools, the need for visibility into business context, and the role of ambition in selecting data tools within organizations.

A debate has erupted on data Twitter and data Substack - should the modern data stack remain unbundled, or should it consolidate? In this conversation, Benn Stancil (Mode), David Jayatillake (Avora) and our host Tristan Handy try to make some sense of this debate, and play with various future scenarios for the modern data stack.  For full show notes and to read 6+ years of back issues of the podcast's companion newsletter, head to https://roundup.getdbt.com.  The Analytics Engineering Podcast is sponsored by dbt Labs.

Benn Stancil, an expert in data and strategy with experience at Microsoft and startups, discusses the evolution of data management and the future of Excel. He reflects on navigating uncertainty in startups and the critical role of intuition in decision-making. Benn highlights the need for product focus amidst industry noise and explores the potential of AI in data analysis. He imagines a future where tools evolve beyond traditional frameworks, emphasizing the importance of understanding business needs to drive effective decision-making.

Benn Stancil, product development and writing expert, discusses 2024 predictions, the impact of GenAI on product development, the evolution of the data ecosystem, the influence of TikTok on Gen Z's news consumption, and more.

Benn Stancil from Mode joins the hosts to discuss the metrics layer in the modern data stack. Topics include challenges with model data and report tables, handling digital analytics data, managing metrics at large companies like Facebook, the importance of metrics in a modern data stack, challenges of building and adopting a metrics layer tool, connection between OLAP and Edgar Codd, normalization rules, and implementing a metrics layer in business intelligence tools.

Data and tech expert Benn Stancil discusses the modern data stack, challenges in data analytics, and the effectiveness of analytics teams. He also delves into making engaging conference talks and the benefits of the Neon database platform for developers.

Benn Stancil, a data analytics expert from Mode, dives into the future of data analysis in this engaging discussion. He explores whether Excel will still be relevant in 50 years as AI continues to evolve. Benn shares insights on how businesses can adapt their data strategies in this changing landscape. He also discusses the innovative tools that may replace traditional spreadsheets, sparking thoughts about the future of analytics. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and data management.