

Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast
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Catalog and Cocktails is an honest, no-BS, non-sales-y conversation about data and analytics. This is your unfiltered chat about everything interesting in data and metadata management, DataOps, architecture, and beyond. Join Juan Sequeda and Tim Gasper to explore emerging topics and hear from visionary leaders across the data space.
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Aug 22, 2024 • 1h 7min
Who is doing the Data Product Management work? with Anna Bergevin
Anna Bergevin, a Sr. Product Manager at ResMed, shares her honest insights into data product management and the evolving role it plays today. She delves into her journey transitioning from an analyst to a product manager, highlighting the challenges and the necessity for collaboration. The conversation uncovers innovative uses of AI, like ChatGPT, for productivity and storytelling. Anna emphasizes understanding user needs and effective communication as key to navigating the complexities of developing data products.

Aug 22, 2024 • 6min
TAKEAWAYS - Who is doing the Data Product Management work? with Anna Bergevin
Anna Bergevin, Sr. Product Manager at ResMed, brings her honest no-bs takes about data product management work and who should be doing it. We will discuss her path into data product management and how she is using AI to be productive and try new things!

Jun 4, 2024 • 5min
We need your Honest No-BS Feedback! What should we do next?
Reflection on four years of diverse data topics covered, seeking audience input for future direction. Listeners are asked for feedback on new topics, formats, and guests to include in future episodes.

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May 23, 2024 • 56min
What is AI Ops with Brandon Gadoci
Brandon Gadoci, VP of AI Ops at data.world, discusses the evolution of AI Ops, leveraging AI for sales and marketing, enhancing productivity with AI tools, essential skills for AI leaders, and integrating generative AI technology in business processes.

May 22, 2024 • 7min
TAKEAWAYS - What is AI Ops with Brandon Gadoci
VP of AI Ops at data.world, Brandon Gadoci, discusses how AI Ops can optimize business processes using generative AI, understanding people's needs, evolving technology stacks, and the importance of quick wins. He also talks about empowerment through technology, recommends inviting Rachel Woods for insights, and suggests a bespoke AI news tracking app.

May 17, 2024 • 41min
4 Years of our Honest No-BS Podcast, Live from Gartner D&A Summit in London
Reflecting on 4 years, the hosts discuss data trends, metadata's role in AI initiatives, adapting to constant change, navigating fake news, and the future of knowledge graphs in data stacks. They also express gratitude to the audience and share tips for starting a podcast.

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May 9, 2024 • 56min
Everything you wanted to know about Knowledge Graphs but were afraid to ask with Ora Lassila
Guest Ora Lassila discusses the evolution and practical applications of Knowledge Graphs, from their historical background to their role in data integration and enterprise adoption. The podcast explores the secrecy around knowledge graph adoption in enterprises and the opportunities they present in reshaping the future economy.

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May 9, 2024 • 9min
TAKEAWAYS - Everything you wanted to know about Knowledge Graphs but were afraid to ask with Ora Lassila
Guest Ora Lassila, 'father' of RDF graphs, discusses the evolution and practicality of Knowledge Graphs, emphasizing the shift towards automation agents, ontology importance, and RDF relevance. They also explore the future of integrated data and knowledge-powered applications.

May 7, 2024 • 1h 2min
Leadership transformation in this Data and AI world with Sol Rashidi
CDO, CDAO, CAIO, CIO, CTO! Oh my, it's a cluster! Sol Rashidi joins Tim and Juan to help navigate this cluster, sharing honest no bs advice from her vast experience in the Data and AI world. If you are a leader, or a practioner aspiring to go to leadership, this is the must listen episode!

May 7, 2024 • 7min
TAKEAWAYS - Leadership transformation in this Data and AI world with Sol Rashidi
Experienced leader Sol Rashidi shares honest advice for aspiring leaders in the Data and AI world. Topics cover challenges in leadership roles, developing technical leaders with emotional intelligence, agility, and effective communication.