
Tristan Handy
Co-founder and CEO of dbt Labs, a data engineering company. Expert in analytics engineering and the modern data stack.
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Jun 20, 2025 • 35min
AI, Data Engineering, and the Modern Data Stack
Tristan Handy, co-founder and CEO of dbt Labs, dives into the evolving world of data engineering alongside Jennifer Li and Matt Bornstein. They discuss the pivotal role of AI in enhancing data workflows, stressing the importance of human oversight in validating outputs. Handy highlights the transformative power of automation and tools like SQL compilers in reshaping engineering tasks. They also touch on recent industry acquisitions and the future implications for data architecture, blending operational and analytical workloads.

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Dec 19, 2024 • 55min
Building a 4 billion dollar data platform: Inside dbt Labs’ unconventional path | Tristan Handy (Co-founder and CEO, ex-RJMetrics, Squarespace)
Tristan Handy, the Founder and CEO of dbt Labs, shares his journey of transforming a consultancy into a $4 billion cloud-based data platform. He reveals unexpected strategies for community building and driving software adoption after open-sourcing their tools. Tristan discusses the pivotal moment for seeking venture funding and emphasizes the importance of humility in creating a user-centric startup. He also touches on the impact of cloud technology on data analytics and the personal growth challenges faced in entrepreneurship.

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Nov 15, 2024 • 47min
40: From Bootstrap to Billion-Dollar Business, with Tristan Handy CEO of dbt Labs
Tristan Handy, Co-founder and CEO of dbt Labs, shares his inspiring journey from a data practitioner to leading a billion-dollar tech company. He discusses the transformative power of cloud technology and the birth of dbt as a community-driven tool for data transformation. Key topics include the impact of AI on non-linear growth in technology, the challenges of scaling data solutions, and the ethos of self-reliance in entrepreneurship. Tristan emphasizes the importance of resilience and innovation in navigating the evolving landscape of data analytics.