Rephonic
Artwork for Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill

Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill (AI & data product management leadership—powered by UX design)

Brian T. O’Neill from Designing for Analytics
Data Products
Product Management
User Experience
User Research
Data Product Management
Data Strategy
Stakeholder Management
Customer Journey Mapping
Engagement Models
User Experience Design
Machine Learning
Data Management
Sales Team Enablement
AI
Collaboration
Agile Delivery
Design Thinking
User Adoption
Data Product Adoption
Saas

Does the value of your insights, analytics, or AI product sometimes feel invisible to buyers and users? Have impressive technology, but adoption and sales still are not where you want them to be?

While it has never been easier to build analytics and AI products from a technology perspective, getting users to adopt them and buyers to buy often feels harder than it should.

I’m Brian T. O’Neill, an... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes100Founded7 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
ManagementTechnologyBusiness

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill

Latest Episodes

I’ve worked with a lot of teams building analytics and insights products and decision-support systems. The pattern I keep seeing isn’t that the math is wrong or the ML / AI models are weak. Much of the time, the technology is fine.

The challenge is ... more

I’m continuing my exploration of a hard truth many leaders of analytics software companies run into: deals don’t stall because the tech is weak. Instead, they stall because prospects can’t see the value soon enough or the risk of changing the status ... more

I’m digging into a frustrating reality many teams face: even technically superior analytics and AI products routinely lose deals—not because the KPIs or models aren’t good enough, but because buyers and users can’t clearly see how the product fits in... more

I’m back!  After about 7 years (or more) of bi-weekly publishing, I gave myself a break (to have the flu, in part), but now it’s back to business! In 2026, I’ll be focusing the podcast more on the commercial side of data products. This means more fou... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Recent Guests

Lucas Thelosen
CEO at Gravity, former Head of Product, Data and AI Cloud at Google
Gravity
Episode: 181 - Lessons Learned Designing Orion, Gravity’s AI, AI Analyst Product with CEO Lucas Thelosen (former Head of Product @ Google Data & AI Cloud)
Kate O'Neill
Author, speaker, and founder at KO Insights, with a background in technology and analytics.
KO Insights
Episode: 178 - Designing Human-Friendly AI Tech in a World Moving Too Fast with Author and Speaker Kate O’Neill
Ilya Preston
Co-founder and CEO at Paxafe
Paxafe
Episode: 177 - Designing Effective Commercial AI Data Products for the Cold Chain with the CEO of Paxafe
Irina Malkova
VP of AI Engineering and Data Analytics for Tech and Product at Salesforce
Salesforce
Episode: 174 - Why AI Adoption Moves at the Speed of User Trust Irina Malkova on Lessons Learned Building Data Products at Salesforce
Todd Olson
CEO at Pendo
Pendo
Episode: 173 - Pendo’s CEO on Monetizing an Analytics SAAS Product, Avoiding Dashboard Fatigue, and How AI is Changing Product Work
Shri Santhanam
EVP of Software Platforms and AI and Chief AI Officer of Experian North America
Experian
Episode: 170 - Turning Data into Impactful AI Products at Experian: Lessons from North American Chief AI Officer Shri Santhnam (Promoted Episode)
Stuart Winter-Tear
Chief Product Officer and Partner at Artemis Ventures
Artemis Ventures
Episode: 169 - AI Product Management and UX: What’s New (If Anything) About Making Valuable LLM-Powered Products with Stuart Winter-Tear
Adam Berke
Chief Product Officer at The Predictive Index
The Predictive Index
Episode: 160 - Leading Product Through a Merger/Acquisition: Lessons from The Predictive Index’s CPO Adam Berke
Anna Jacobson
Operations and Data Partner at Operator Collective
Operator Collective
Episode: 158 - From Resistance to Reliance: Designing Data Products for Non-Believers with Anna Jacobson of Operator Collective

Host

Brian T. O'Neill
Brian T. O'Neill is a specialist and thought leader in the fields of data product management and UX design. He communicates ideas and strategies for enhancing user experience in analytical products, emphasizing the need for organizations to adopt a human-centered approach in navigating data challenges.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 104 ratings
  • Real Data Insight

    There are only a few data-focused podcasts that genuinely help you stay ahead by deepening your expertise with the latest trends and best practices, and this is definitely one of them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fatemeh.Ka
    Netherlands4 months ago
  • A Must-Listen for Data Product Designers and Analytics Enthusiasts

    If you’re in the world of data product design, analytics, or decision science, Brian T. O’Neill’s Designing for Analytics podcast is a goldmine of insights. It’s one of the few—if not the only—podcasts dedicated to the intersection of design, user experience, and data-driven products.

    Brian’s deep expertise and ability to distill complex topics into engaging discussions make each episode valuable, whether you're a designer, data scientist, or product leader. His interviews with industry experts... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jemoraz
    Spaina year ago
  • Be engaged understand the positive difference UX makes!

    I have found that Brian T. O’Neill always has insightful and engaging guests on his podcast. It is a great topic space as user experience and service design are greatly under-valued and under-appreciated in the Data and AI spaces > they make such a positive impact in use and experience (my perspective). Do yourself a favour and listen to ‘Experiencing Data’.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    p gimme
    Australiaa year ago
  • Excellent analysis, exceptional design

    Brian is bringing it home with this podcast. I initially found the show as a result of my interests in UX design and data analytics. The podcast on UI/UX with LLMs is spot on. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JMDien
    United States2 years ago
  • Time well spent

    I met Brian a year ago at a CDO workgroup meeting and was immediately taken with his thinking around how to best leverage data and communicate actionable insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adam-from-Texas
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Feedback consistently praises the podcast's ability to bridge complex topics with practical advice and relatable examples.
Listeners highlight the show's insightful discussions and actionable strategies for improving data product usability.
Many find Brian T. O'Neill's expert interviews and solo episodes valuable in linking UX design with data product management.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#136
Finland/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#178
India/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#197
Netherlands/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

185 - Driving Healthcare Impact by Aligning Teams Around Outcomes with Bill Saltmarsh
Q: How do you measure the ROI and contribution of the data team in a healthcare setting?
It's challenging because the impact of data efforts on patient care isn't always linear, but ensuring that work aligns with defined organizational goals helps establish that connection.
185 - Driving Healthcare Impact by Aligning Teams Around Outcomes with Bill Saltmarsh
Q: How do you scale this across the team? Do you adjust everyone's work or just a small group of product managers?
It requires both leadership to set standards and individual data team members to adapt their roles and responsibilities to align with a data as a product mindset.
181 - Lessons Learned Designing Orion, Gravity’s AI, AI Analyst Product with CEO Lucas Thelosen (former Head of Product @ Google Data & AI Cloud)
Q: What kinds of objections do you get regarding Orion's efficiency and trustworthiness?
Common objections include skepticism about accuracy and the trustworthiness of AI-generated insights, which are addressed through rigorous quality assurance and transparency in data handling.
181 - Lessons Learned Designing Orion, Gravity’s AI, AI Analyst Product with CEO Lucas Thelosen (former Head of Product @ Google Data & AI Cloud)
Q: Where did this start? Was it more in a repeat problem thing, or more of a, I can do, there's amazing technology here, and we think we can find a market for it?
It was a repeat problem thing, with the common challenge of bandwidth in analytics teams that Lucas observed.
178 - Designing Human-Friendly AI Tech in a World Moving Too Fast with Author and Speaker Kate O’Neill
Q: How do you, in a human-centered way, decide that customer service is a domain that we should explore using this technology?
It's important to talk to the affected groups early in the decision-making process, understanding what the company aims to accomplish while ensuring the technology used is suited for both customers and employees.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill

What is Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A focus on the intersection of data product management and user experience design underpins the discussions that highlight how analytics and AI solutions can be made more accessible and valuable for end-users. This series features expert guests who share their strategies and experiences in enhancing user adoption and driving meaningful interactions with data products. Unique insights into the challenges of aligning business objectives with user needs reveal practical methods to bridge the gap between sophisticated technology and its practical implementation in everyday workflows. Episodes often unpack critical issues faced by product leaders, exploring topics like sales performance, understanding user experience, and the cultural shifts nec... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill:

1. The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis
2. The News Agents
3. The Rest Is Politics
4. Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn
5. The Analytics Engineering Podcast

How many episodes of Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill are there?

Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill launched 7 years ago and published 100 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill?

Recent guests on Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill include:

1. Lucas Thelosen
2. Kate O'Neill
3. Ilya Preston
4. Irina Malkova
5. Todd Olson
6. Shri Santhanam
7. Stuart Winter-Tear
8. Adam Berke

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days