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Making Data Simple
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Hosted by Al Martin, WW VP of Technical Sales at IBM, Making Data Simple cuts through the hype to reveal how data and AI reshape the modern enterprise.

Thought leaders, researchers, and innovators share firsthand lessons on leading teams, scaling analytics, and driving real-world impact—delivered in Al’s signature straightforward, witty style.

Tune in to Making Data Simple today. From data and ... more

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Tom Griffiths, Henry R. Luce Professor at Princeton University, joins the show to explore the surprising science behind how we actually think. His new book, The Laws of Thought, bridges computational cognitive science and AI—challenging ... more

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Welcome back to Making Data Simple, where we explore how data-driven strategies ignite innovation and transform businesses. In this exciting episode, we sit down with Marco Rota, VP of Strategic Technology Alliances at Lumen Technologies... more

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Tackling the messy reality of data fueling artificial intelligence, Andrea Muttoni—President & CPO at Story—joins the show to unpack how Story is building an AI-native infrastructure for intellectual property and training data. We dig in... more

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Prasad Calyam, Curators’ Distinguished Professor and Center Director at the University of Missouri, joins the show to explore how knowledge graphs, modern data platforms, and AI are reshaping power grids and cybersecurity. He breaks down... more

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Dr. Jure Leskovec
Chief Scientist and Co-Founder at Kumo, and Professor of Computer Science at Stanford University.
Kumo, Stanford University
Episode: Fresh off a high-profile appearance on CNBC! Jure Leskovec, Chief Scientist at Kumo and a Stanford Professor who's fundamentally reshaped how we understand networks {Replay}
Ben Lowe
Founder and CEO of Lighthouse Technology, former employee at IBM with experience in enterprise sales and technology solutions.
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Episode: Bright Ideas, Bold Bets: Entrepreneurship, Agentic AI, and Career Gold with Lighthouse CEO Ben Lowe. {Replay}
Tina Tarquinio
Chief Product Officer for IBM Z and LinuxONE
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Episode: How Do You Build AI That Actually Works 99.999999% of the Time? With Tina Tarquinio Chief Product Officer of IBM Z and LinuxONE
Kris Kluver
Dedicated speaker, facilitator, and entrepreneur focused on coaching individuals and couples towards a fulfilling life.
Life on Your Terms
Episode: 🎧 Are you successful… but not satisfied? Redefining Success — Kris Kluver on Building a Business and a Life You Love {Replay}
Douwe Kiela
CEO of Contextual AI and former head of AI research at Hugging Face
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Episode: Unlocking the Power of AI & Data: Expert Insights from Douwe Kiela, CEO of Contextual.ai
Richmond Alake
AI ML practitioner and developer advocate at MongoDB
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Episode: Databases That Think: Building AI-Ready Systems with MongoDB’s Richmond Alake {Replay}
Ajay Kulkarni
CEO and co-founder of TigerData, previously co-founder of TimeScale
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Episode: ⚡ Riding the Data Wave: Surviving (and Thriving) in the AI Flood with Time-Series, AI, and the Future with Ajay Kulkarni, CEO and co-founder of TigerData
Fred Joyal
An author, speaker, entrepreneur, and business advisor.
1-800-DENTIST
Episode: The BOLD Advantage: Show Up (hint, this will make sense after you listen) and hear Fred Joyal’s Guide to Confidence, Networking & Growth {Replay}
Dima Spivak
Director of Product Management at IBM StreamSets
IBM
Episode: 🎙️ Talking Data with Dima Spivak, Director of Product Management, StreamSets {Replay}

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Al Martin
Host of Making Data Simple

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 135 ratings
  • Really Does Make it Simple -- and Engaging

    Al is a pro who knows how to make his guests shine and to make technical topics accessible to everyone across the entire technical spectrum. He covers a wide range of topics and brings out practical insights you can use. I just had the pleasure of being interviewed by him and it was a blast.

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    5
    Rplotkin
    United States2 years ago
  • Interesting Podcast

    If you want to jump into the world of Data and AI this an excellent podcast to listen to. The host Al Martin interviews the leaders of some of the most innovative Tech companies, jumps into the technology with them in a clear and engaging way. It is however, not just the tech that is discussed, it’s full of discussions on how to grow your career which are excellent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AmandaGri
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Awesome Podcast

    This is an EXCELLENT podcast. Give it a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ErmaTheLurker
    United States4 years ago
  • Worth the listen!!

    So glad I’ve found this podcast. Always looking forward to the next episode! Thanks Al!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bnryals170
    United States4 years ago
  • best podcast ever!

    such an informative and fun podcast- you won’t regret listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gkmartin612!!
    United States4 years ago

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Engaging discussions that make technical topics accessible to a wide audience.
Highlights on leadership and organizational challenges resonate strongly with professionals.
Listeners appreciate the focus on real-world applications and career growth advice.
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The host effectively simplifies complex information into actionable insights.

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Taming the Messy Data Reality: Turning AI Training Chaos into an $80T IP Asset Class with Andrea Muttoni, President and CPO of Story
Q: Can you give me a ballpark of what kind of cost are people talking if I go to Story?
The cost is very minimal; registering IP on Story is a fraction of a cent.
Taming the Messy Data Reality: Turning AI Training Chaos into an $80T IP Asset Class with Andrea Muttoni, President and CPO of Story
Q: What would this look like if I was a client? How do I contact you to not just use Story for IP, but to use Story to set up my IP?
Clients should make sure that any data or model they create is registered, ideally showing the training data that went into it. They can license models through Story for full attribution and compensation.
This Episode is Deep into the Tech! From Graph DB Fundamentals to Grid Security: Engineering the Next-Gen Infrastructure
Q: Is there any advice that you would offer students or early career professionals to help them succeed and be motivated around data analytics?
Familiarity with some tools is very important, along with the ability to visualize the data and find visual patterns.
This Episode is Deep into the Tech! From Graph DB Fundamentals to Grid Security: Engineering the Next-Gen Infrastructure
Q: Could you step back and talk a little bit about some knowledge graph fundamentals for those that may not know the concept of knowledge graphs?
Knowledge graphs capture all these interesting entities and relationships in a very systematic way that can grow.
Say What!? Bad ideas are the key to to better innovation? Dive in for this contrarian take and more on AI for organizational intelligence with Phanish Puranam, Professor of Strategy and Organizational Design {Replay}
Q: Can you share practical research applications for improving organizational efficiency?
We analyze social networks to evaluate organizational changes effectiveness, verifying through various data sources and AI tools.

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