Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast

Analytics are great for answering the “what.” Did we hit our sales targets or not? Did our supply chain hold up under the strain of a prolonged pandemic? But smart data leaders recognize that real transformational insights come from people, processes, and tools that answer the bigger question of “why.” Join Tim, Juan and special guest Luke Slotwinski, VP of Data & Analytics at Prologis, to discuss how data leaders can empower their teams by asking for more from their data. This episode will feature: Questions everyone should be asking about their data Critical tools and skills for diving deeper into data and analysis Why did the chicken cross the road? Data-driven answers only, please.

Join Tim, Juan and special guest Luke Slotwinski, VP of Data & Analytics at Prologis, to discuss how data leaders can empower their teams by asking for more from their data. This Takeaway episode will feature the summary of the upcoming episode.

For all the incredible innovation in the field of data and analytics, one practice unfortunately remains stuck in neutral. Data governance, when applied with an agile approach that aligns with business objectives and focuses people first, can be a boon for data-driven organizations. However, most companies today still think about governance in terms of tools, workflows, or privacy and compliance. If data governance had a help line, it would likely be staffed by this week’s guest. Join Tim, Juan and Laura Madsen, author of “Disrupting Data Governance,” for a discussion on how we can all be better ambassadors for data. This episode will feature: How to talk to your execs about agile data governance How to measure the effectiveness of your governance program What’s your favorite story of data governance malpractice?

Juan and Tim sit down for Catalog & Cocktailsv with Laura Madsen, CEO of Moxy Analytics and author of “Disrupting Data Governance,” for a discussion on how we can all be better ambassadors for data. This Takeaway episode will feature the summary of the upcoming episode.

Data mesh continues to be a hot topic in 2022, and it feels like we’re finally past the definition stage. The big question to resolve this year is: how do you do federated data governance in a decentralized environment? Can you even do it? Join Tim, Juan and special guest Dora Boussias, Director of Enterprise Architecture and Data Strategy, for a live brainstorming session on how to implement data governance for the data mesh. This episode will feature: The difference between data mesh and virtualization Best practices for federated data governance How long before we start seeing companies offering a “data mesh” as a product?

Juan and Tim sit down for Catalog & Cocktails with Dora Boussias, Director of Enterprise Architecture and Data Strategy. This Takeaway episode will feature the summary of the upcoming episode.

We all like to measure things: height, weight, company revenue, active users on our SaaS platform. Measurement, and a common understanding of that measure is critical whether you’re a doctor, an athlete, or a business decision maker. Self-service analytics is much easier today, but without shared definitions for the metrics we’re reporting on, trust in analytics is still relatively low. Is it time for a Metrics Layer? Join Tim, Juan and special guest Benn Stancil, chief analytics officer and founder of Mode to discuss all things Metrics Layer including what it is and why we should care. This episode will feature: Where does a metrics layer fit within the modern data stack What tools and skills are needed to make this a reliable part of your data strategy In honor of the Friday Fight post, what is the most controversial post/blog you’ve ever written, and what kind of feedback did you receive?

Juan and Tim sit down for Catalog & Cocktails with Benn Stancil, chief analytics officer and founder of Mode This Takeaway episode will feature the summary of the upcoming episode.

Sure, it’s fun to chat with data executives and thought leaders, but this season, we are focusing on the people who roll up their sleeves and get the data work done. And there’s no better place for a podcast like ours to start than with a data practitioner at Drizly. Special guest Emily Hawkins, analytics and data platform lead, joins Tim and Juan to share how the data team and the data stack were established and how the e-commerce platform is evolving following the company’s acquisition by Uber. This episode will feature: The role of analytics engineer on a high-performing data team The evolving role of self-service BI What’s a delivery service you wish we had today that doesn’t exist yet?

Juan and Tim sit down for Catalog & Cocktails with Emily Hawkins from Drizly. This Takeaway episode will feature the summary of the upcoming episode.