Mark Freeman
Co-founder of Gable.ai and co-author of Data Contracts: Developing Production-Grade Pipelines at Scale, known for content and thought leadership on data contracts and their application to engineering organizations.
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Dec 3, 2025 • 50min
Data Contracts Are For Software Engineers, Not Just Data Teams w/ Mark Freeman and Chad Sanderson
Mark Freeman and Chad Sanderson, co-founders of Gable.ai, delve into their new book on data contracts, born from the chaos of balancing startup life and authorship. They discuss a crucial shift in focus from data engineers to software engineers, emphasizing the rampant technical debt threatening integration. With their insights on addressing software sprawl, they argue for a more strategic role for data teams in solving complex integration and migration challenges. Their conversation illuminates why understanding engineers' workflows is key to effective data management.
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Mar 25, 2025 • 59min
Mark Freeman - Shifting Left in Data, Startup Rocket Ships, and More
Mark Freeman, the first employee at Gable AI, dives into the exhilarating world of startups and the rollercoaster ride of being part of a data change management company. He shares insights on navigating unexpected challenges post-launch and the crucial role of leadership and content creation. The discussion touches on pricing strategies in business, the impact of academic research on tech advancements, and the evolution of contract-driven development. Freeman also highlights his upcoming O'Reilly book and aspirations for Gable's future amidst the AI revolution.
