Mike Palmer
CEO of Sigma Computing, a BI startup that enables anyone with spreadsheet skills to analyze massive amounts of data in Snowflake or Databricks in seconds.
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May 1, 2025 • 42min
Dashboards Are Dead: Sigma’s BI Revolution for Trillion-Row Data
Mike Palmer, CEO of Sigma Computing, challenges the status quo of business intelligence, boldly stating that the world doesn’t need another BI tool. He shares insights on how Sigma simplifies data analysis using a spreadsheet-like interface for massive datasets without SQL. Mike dives into their journey from $2M to $100M ARR, the technical architecture behind their platform, and critiques major players like Google and Microsoft for rebranding outdated tech. The discussion is filled with thought-provoking ideas on the future of BI and the untapped potential of enterprise data.
Dec 11, 2024 • 1h 1min
What the Sigma: Disrupting Data Analytics with Mike Palmer | Okay, Computer.
Mike Palmer, the CEO of Sigma Computing, shares his journey from a teacher to a tech leader, invoking lessons learned during the dot-com boom. He discusses the evolution of data analytics and the importance of mentorship in navigating the startup landscape. Palmer provides insights from a recent tech CEO dinner, offering perspectives on the impact of the pandemic and current market trends. He also explores the future of AI, the challenges in capital raising, and the ever-changing dynamics of tech valuations and enterprise software.
