The Ravit Show

BREAKING! Check out my interview with Ed Thompson, CTO, Matillion. Matillion just announced at the Snowflake Data Cloud Summit 2024 that they're democratizing Generative AI (GenAI) for Snowflake users! What does this mean for you? It means that integrating GenAI into your data workflows is about to get a whole lot easier, thanks to their new capabilities and integrations with Snowflake Cortex AI, and Snowflake ML Functions. One of the standout features of this update is Matillion's graphical components - designed to simplify the incorporation of GenAI into data workflows, regardless of your tech expertise. From generating product descriptions to summarizing lengthy reports, these components open up a world of possibilities. Adding more icing on the cake, Matillion now supports all major Snowflake AI capabilities. This means you get a complete, easy-to-use, no-code AI solution that integrates seamlessly with your existing data workflows. In a nutshell, Matillion is making AI more accessible, secure, and beneficial for everyone. This is a significant step forward in their ongoing mission to democratize AI. So, gear up to explore these new features and redefine the way you work with data! #data #ai #snowflakesummit #snowflakeflake2024 #matillion #theravitshow

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Neil Carson, CEO of Yellowbrick Data on The Ravit Show at their Mountain View office. Our conversation covered some fascinating insights about the company and its vision for the future of data warehousing. What did we cover in the interview -- - I kicked off by asking Neil to introduce himself and share a bit about Yellowbrick. His passion for driving innovation in the data space was evident as he explained how Yellowbrick is redefining the data warehouse landscape with their unique approach. - One of the key questions I had was why the world needs another data warehouse vendor. Neil highlighted the significant challenges that Yellowbrick is addressing, particularly with their Private Data Cloud. He emphasized the increasing need for secure, efficient, and scalable data solutions in a world where data volumes are growing exponentially. - We also discussed the importance of Kubernetes to Yellowbrick's architectural vision. Neil elaborated on how Kubernetes enables their platform to be multi-cloud and hybrid, supporting open platforms and providing unparalleled flexibility and scalability. This approach allows businesses to deploy and manage their data infrastructure seamlessly across different environments. Finally, I was curious about how a smaller startup like Yellowbrick competes with giants like Redshift, Snowflake, and Google. Neil's response was inspiring. He spoke about the agility, innovation, and customer-centric focus that drives Yellowbrick to deliver exceptional performance and value, setting them apart in a competitive market. It was a truly enlightening conversation, and I'm excited to see how Yellowbrick continues to innovate and lead in the data warehousing space. Learn more about Yellowbrick Data here — https://yellowbrick.com/ #data #ai #datawarehouse #yellowbrick #theravitshow

Andrew Swinney, VP, Head of Data and Marketing at Leader Bank is one of the best leaders in the Data space. It was such a pleasure chatting with him on The Ravit Show at the Snowflake Summit about Leader Bank and Matillion. Here are the key points we discussed: - Introduction and overview of Leader Bank's Client 360 program - Key challenges faced in unifying customer data - How a unified customer data view improves understanding of customer behavior and value - The role of Matillion in their data unification efforts - How Matillion and Snowflake have facilitated data-driven client service at Leader Bank - Specific features of Matillion that have been particularly beneficial for Leader Bank - Andrew's vision for the future with Matillion Stay tuned for more insights from the Snowflake Summit! #data #ai #snowflakesummit #snowflakeflake2024 #matillion #theravitshow

It was great to have Zachary Friedman, Director of Product Management at Immuta on The Ravit Show at the Snowflake Summit. Here's what was discussed on the show -- -- Immuta’s announcement around Iceberg tables and how companies are leveraging them to gain freedom for compute and storage platforms -- How Immuta supports discovery, policy, monitoring, and audit across various platforms, including Iceberg tables -- Also discussed the importance of supporting Iceberg tables, emphasizing the freedom to choose storage and compute platforms, saving time, money, and effort, and aligning with Immuta's principle of cross-platform support -- Zach shared some highlights and surprises from the Snowflake Summit #data #ai #datasecurity #snowflakesummit #snowflakeflake2024 #immuta #theravitshow

I had a blast chatting with Steven Touw, Co-Founder & CTO of Immuta on The Ravit Show. Here are some key highlights: -- Steve shared Immuta’s focus on AI, particularly in managing security and risk for AI applications -- Discussed the importance of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Immuta's layered approach: discovery, policy, monitoring, audit -- Insight into how customers like Booking.com are using AI for recommendation engines -- Steve's take on “AI for security”: useful for repetitive, time-consuming tasks but not everything benefits from AI -- Steve’s highlights from the show so far. Stay tuned for more insights from the Snowflake Summit! #data #ai #datasecurity #snowflakesummit #snowflakeflake2024 #immuta #theravitshow

I had a blast chatting with Matthew Carroll, CEO of Immuta, and Murali Gandhirajan, Global Healthcare Field CTO at Snowflake on The Ravit Show at the Snowflake Summit 2024. Here's what we discussed -- -- The use of data in Health Life Sciences (HLS) over the past few years and the specific areas HLS companies are focusing on, like genomics and medical device manufacturers -- Use cases Snowflake and Immuta are solving for HLS customers and how Immuta helps in managing and securing large data sets generated during clinical trials and drug development -- They both shared highlights from the Snowflake Data Cloud Summit so far Stay tuned for more insights from the Snowflake Summit! #data #ai #datasecurity #snowflakesummit #snowflakeflake2024 #immuta #theravitshow

Check out my interview with Shirshanka Das, CTO and Co-founder of Acryl Data, at the Snowflake Summit. We discussed some interesting topics, including DataHub, Acryl, and the Control Plane for Data and AI. -- An important part of our discussion centered around the concept of a "Control Plane for Data and AI" -- As AI use-cases become more prevalent, a Control Plane serves as a crucial tool for organizations. It offers a single point of control and visibility for all data and AI operations, simplifying the complexities of AI implementation -- We also discussed about the future of AI use-cases given the hype of metadata solutions on the market -- On the subject of open source, Shirshanka emphasized its importance in fostering a collaborative environment for knowledge sharing and innovation Stay tuned for more insights and stories from the Snowflake Summit! #data #ai #snowflakesummit #snowflakeflake2024 #acryldata #theravitshow

It was so good to host Swaroop Jagadish, CEO and Co-Founder, Acryl Data on The Ravit Show at the Snowflake Summit. Here's what we discussed -- -- We explored the rapidly evolving Data and AI landscape and how leaders can keep pace with this innovation -- We also discussed the advantages of building on open standards and collaborating with a large community of practitioners, as seen with the significant adoption of community-driven open source projects like DataHub -- Finally, Swaroop shared some surprising insights from their customers Stay tuned for more updates from the Snowflake Summit! #data #ai #snowflakesummit #snowflakeflake2024 #acryldata #theravitshow

It was so good to host John Joyce, Co-Founder of Acryl Data on The Ravit Show at the Snowflake Summit. Here are some highlights from our discussion -- ✔ We talked about why Data Quality is crucial for today’s organizations ✔ John shared his thoughts on potential future challenges in the data space ✔ He explained how Acryl is addressing current and future problems ✔ We discussed why Acryl Observe stands out as an observability tool and the benefits of having an all-in-one solution Stay tuned for more insights from the Snowflake Summit! #data #ai #snowflakesummit #snowflakeflake2024 #acryldata #theravitshow

I had the pleasure of interviewing Amr Awadallah, and Amin Ahmad, Co-Founders of Vectara on The Ravit Show at Incorta's NoLimit Conference yesterday. Here are some key insights from our conversation: - We discussed how Vectara defines trust in generative AI systems. They emphasized the importance of reliability, transparency, and accountability in building trustworthy AI solutions. - Amr and Amin highlighted the challenges that bias, copyright issues, and hallucinations pose for generative AI. They provided insights into how these challenges can impact the effectiveness and ethical considerations of AI applications. - We explored how control enhances the utility and adaptability of generative AI. They explained the mechanisms Vectara employs to ensure AI systems remain flexible and responsive to user needs. - Automating hallucination detection is crucial for improving real-world applications of generative AI. Amr and Amin shared how Vectara’s technologies help identify and mitigate hallucinations in AI outputs. - The focus on trust and control at Vectara complements Incorta’s solutions perfectly. They discussed how their partnership leverages these strengths to deliver robust and trustworthy AI-driven insights. A big thank you to Amr and Amin for sharing these valuable insights and to the Incorta team for hosting such an engaging event! #data #ai #nolimits #incorta #theravitshow