Bringing Data and AI to Life

Informatica

Data Management

Artificial Intelligence

Generative AI

Data Governance

Data Quality

Data Integration

Data Engineering

AI Implementation

AI Governance

AI Integration

Machine Learning

Digital Transformation

Consulting

Customer Experience

Healthcare

Agentic AI

Informatica

Transformation

Business Strategy

Ethical AI

This is Bringing Data and AI to Life: the podcast you want to listen to for practical advice and insights into the latest innovations in data management and AI. You’ll learn how to realize transformative business outcomes by managing data to become a living and trusted asset, fueling your AI and data-driven initiatives. We aim to bring data clarity to the chaos and complexity surrounding Data and ... more

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	42	Founded	2 years ago
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Demystifying The Data Ecosystem: Navigating the Data Quality Crisis with Joe Reis Part 1

Today’s data ecosystem is less an absolute and more an ever-evolving mystery that’s always got eyes on it. Our eyes too - on the latest episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, our host Nick Dobbins, Worldwide VP and Field CTO at Informatica, welcome... more

9 Jul 2026 • 24 min • Most popular

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Why Most AI Strategies Fail Before They Even Start ft. Zoher Karu

AI is everywhere but many organizations are still getting it wrong. In this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, hosts Amy Horowitz and Nick Dobbins sit down with Zoher, a seasoned data and AI leader. From his experience across banking, healthcar... more

16 Apr 2026 • 24 min

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The AI Guide Everyone Needs in 2026 ft. Gaurav Pathak

AI isn't just a technology trend. It's fundamentally reshaping how enterprises manage, govern and activate their data to power intelligent systems. In this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, host Amy Horowitz, GVP Solutions Sales and Business D... more

2 Apr 2026 • 24 min

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Why AI Has to be the Infrastructure, Not the Strategy ft. Elon Salfati

Gone are the days where organizations can think of AI as the strategy. At least, they should be. In this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, host Amy Horowitz, GVP Solutions Sales and Business Development at Informatica, welcomes Elon Salfati, F... more

12 Mar 2026 • 17 min

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Joe Reis

Leading voice in modern data engineering; author and educator

Deep Learning AI; Practical and Outspoken Data

Episode: Demystifying The Data Ecosystem: Navigating the Data Quality Crisis with Joe Reis Part 1

Zoher Karu

Leader in enterprise data and AI; former Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Blue Shield of California

Episode: Why Most AI Strategies Fail Before They Even Start ft. Zoher Karu

Elon Salfati

Founder of the Salfati Group, AI consulting firm

Salfati Group

Episode: Why AI Has to be the Infrastructure, Not the Strategy ft. Elon Salfati

Steve Brown

AI futurist, Innovation Advisor, and Keynote Speaker

Independent futurist; formerly at Intel and Google DeepMind

Episode: Why “Wait-And-See” Can’t Be Your AI Strategy ft. Steve Brown

Jim Kruger

Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Informatica

Informatica

Episode: Why AI Excitement Is Outpacing Data Reality with Jim Kruger of Informatica

Lillian Pierson

Fractional CMO and AI marketing educator with 20 years of experience helping companies grow with AI-driven marketing.

Data Mania

Episode: How Companies Can Go from Zero to Scale Using AI for Marketing ft. Lillian Pierson

Anand Vijay

Worked at Citizens Bank; emphasized the mission of data work and the importance of rapid prototype credibility.

Citizens Bank

Episode: Predictive AI, The Data Quality Crisis & The Octopus Model: How 2025 Redefined Data and AI

Anand Vijai

Head of risk, finance, compliance and enterprise data platforms at Citizens

Citizens

Episode: Creating a Data Experience that Builds Trust & Grows Your Business, with Anand Vijai

Jonathan Brill

A voice in AI, previously with Microsoft and an advocate for innovative technology in organizations.

Episode: The AI Investment Strategies You Need to Know: Eye-Opening Insights from Jonathan Brill

Hosts

Amy Horowitz

Host focusing on bringing data and AI to life with emphasis on data governance, AI infrastructure, and practical strategy.

Nick Dobbins

Co-host and field CTO; discusses AI strategy, data management, and practical AI deployment insights.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings

This is the best data podcast out there! I like both hosts and the guests always bring a new topic for discussion.
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Stefame
a year ago
Insightful Discussions
Insightful discussions on data and AI that every data professional should hear!
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moonlight80
United States2 years ago
Great data podcast!
Excited to hear more from these industry experts! First episode was really intriguing. Amy is a great host!
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5
Yogini Steph
United Kingdom2 years ago
So exciting!
Just subscribed to this podcast, and it's perfect for me! I love data management and AI. Can't wait to hear more episodes!
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United Kingdom2 years ago

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High-quality guests and candid, practitioner-focused discussions that translate to real-world impact.

Engaging host with a strong track record uncovering practical AI and data governance lessons.

Guests bring deep domain expertise across data and AI with actionable takeaways for listeners.

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Apple Podcasts	#197	United Kingdom/News/Tech News
Apple Podcasts	#136	Ireland/News/Tech News
Apple Podcasts	#139	United Arab Emirates/News/Tech News
Apple Podcasts	#192	Netherlands/News/Tech News
Apple Podcasts	#207	New Zealand/News/Tech News
Apple Podcasts	#221	South Africa/News/Tech News

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The AI Guide Everyone Needs in 2026 ft. Gaurav Pathak

Q: What excites you about the future of AI governance and how should customers prepare?

Governance will enable faster innovation by providing transparent, enforceable policies around model usage and data grounding. Customers should prepare by adopting grounded data practices, building robust governance frameworks, and embracing open-source tools with clear boundaries to balance experimentation with compliance.

The AI Guide Everyone Needs in 2026 ft. Gaurav Pathak

Q: What are the key challenges organizations face when adopting AI-driven solutions, and how can they overcome these hurdles?

The main challenges revolve around data quality, governance, and the ability to manage the long tail of real-world scenarios. Overcoming these hurdles requires improving data foundations, establishing clear governance policies, and leveraging AI to automate repetitive tasks while keeping humans in the loop for nuance and oversight.

Demystifying The Data Ecosystem: Navigating the Data Quality Crisis with Joe Reis Part 1

Q: What are the non-negotiable elements that data teams need to get right from the start?

Security-minded governance, understanding stakeholder needs, ensuring data is believable and valuable, and focusing on the unsexy but foundational practices to prevent brittle pipelines and security vulnerabilities as AI tools scale.

Why AI Has to be the Infrastructure, Not the Strategy ft. Elon Salfati

Q: In your AI maturity framework, how can the C-suite assess readiness for AI and where should they invest to ensure impact?

Maturity is measured on technology, organization, and governance. Technology is typically the easiest, while organizational readiness and governance are harder, especially with data ownership and EU regulatory considerations. The key is aligning AI initiatives with clear KPIs owned by the same person accountable for outcomes, and establishing governance due to regulatory and data-access concerns.

Why AI Has to be the Infrastructure, Not the Strategy ft. Elon Salfati

Q: So can you talk specifically about how a business can map their workflows and pinpoint the right intervention points for AI?

The recommended method is a three-step process: first map the current internal processes and data flows; second score each step on human judgment needs and cost of mistakes; and third design governance to determine when AI should trigger a human or vice versa, aiming to raise the success rate from around 10% to 60% or higher.

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