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The Data & AI Chief

ThoughtSpot
Artificial Intelligence
Generative AI
Data Analytics
Customer Experience
Data Governance
Machine Learning
Procter & Gamble
Thoughtspot
Data Literacy
Agentic AI
Supply Chain
Data Science
Digital Transformation
Market Research
Data-Driven Decision Making
Hyatt
Data Quality
AI Ethics
AI Factory
Digital Fluency

Meet the world’s top data and AI leaders transforming how we do business. Hear case studies, industry insights, and personal lessons from the executives leading the data and AI revolution. Join host Cindi Howson, Chief Data & AI Strategy Officer at ThoughtSpot, every other Wednesday to meet the leaders and teams at the cutting edge. [CLAIM:FI41QQVR]

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Semantic layers and ontologies have moved from nice-to-have data modeling tools to the foundational engine required for enterprise AI. In this episode, Raman Tallamraju, Senior Director and Head of Enterprise Data Architecture and Engineering at Vang... more

Imagine redesigning your most important processes from a blank sheet of paper, with no legacy systems to hold you back. Alpa Lally, Chief Product Officer at Grant Thornton, shares how the company is transforming into a frontier firm by reimagining co... more

For most enterprises, autonomous AI agents still feel like a risk waiting to happen. Andi Gutmans, Vice President and General Manager for Data Cloud at Google, joins Cindi Howson to explain what it takes to build the data foundation that trustworthy ... more

For most data leaders, governance feels like the thing standing between them and progress. Bharathi Rajan, Vice President of Digital, AI, and Data at Swire Coca-Cola, joins Cindi Howson to share how she built the data foundation powering a $3 billion... more

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Alpa Lally
Chief Product Officer at Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton
Episode: How Grant Thornton Reimagines Core Processes in the AI Era
Andi Gutmans
Vice President and General Manager of Data Cloud at Google
Google
Episode: How Google Is Building Enterprise Trust in Agentic AI
Bharathi Rajan
Vice President of Data, Digital, and AI at Swire Coca-Cola
Swire Coca-Cola
Episode: How Swire Coca-Cola Turned Governance Into an AI Growth Engine
Josh McKenzie
Global CTO, ELMO Software Group
ELMO Software Group
Episode: How to Transform a SaaS Company with AI from ELMO CTO
Boris Rabkin
Chief Information Officer at Ligentia
Ligentia
Episode: How AI is Scaled Across Global Supply Chains with Ligentia
Shub Agarwal
Founder of the AI Trust Lab at USC
University of Southern California
Episode: Why Most Enterprise AI Pilots Fail: Lessons on Trust and Deployment
Saugata Saha
President of S&P Global Market Intelligence, Chief Enterprise Data Officer at S&P Global
S&P Global
Episode: S&P Global’s Chief Data Officer on Turning Data into Business Outcomes
Jessica Talisman
CEO and founder of The Ontology Pipeline
The Ontology Pipeline
Episode: How Semantic Layers and Ontologies Create Trusted AI
Tony Seale
Founder of The Knowledge Graph Guys
The Knowledge Graph Guys
Episode: How Semantic Layers and Ontologies Create Trusted AI

Host

Cindi Howson
Host of The Data & AI Chief, ThoughtSpot

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 156 ratings
  • An excellent Data podcast!

    This is a great podcast that touches upon all things Data and AI. I really enjoy listening to Cindi and the way she orchestrates the episodes, and not to forget the great insights from the guests on the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lkkvn2443
    India8 months ago
  • Very insightful

    A very good interview with Aimee Smith, on how Met Police is using data and by empowering users to create analysis for better policing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CliveP2
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Excellent guests

    Thoroughly enjoy the discussions, insights, trials & tribulations, failures, and successes. Informative and entertaining 🤓 #DataFest

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    n(joy)
    United States2 years ago
  • Required Listening for All Data Professionals

    It is great to hear from fellow data professionals on how they put to practice the theory. Cindi is an amazing host who, with her extensive experience in the field, and engaging personality, does a great job to help bring out so many pearls of wisdom. I keep going back to listen to some episodes when I have questions in my job. Also, superb production quality from the team at the Mission.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nitish Mathew
    Australia4 years ago
  • Great data podcast

    The guests on this show are always top-notch. Cindi does a great job of asking insightful questions. Definitely consider adding this podcast to your playlist if you’re interested in learning more about data and analytics!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PPTNinja
    United States4 years ago

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Strong mix of enterprise data and governance topics with practical takeaways.
High production quality and valuable, real-world case studies.
Thoughtful, data-driven and insightful host with strong guest selection.

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How Google Is Building Enterprise Trust in Agentic AI
Q: Can you walk us through a customer case study to illustrate what good looks like when turning on autonomous agents?
Virgin Voyages showcases a move from co-assistant to autonomous agents handling weather disruptions and inventory re-bookings in minutes, with hyper-personalized emails and increased revenue, illustrating practical, real-world benefits.
How Google Is Building Enterprise Trust in Agentic AI
Q: Are we really ready for autonomous agents, or do we still need a human in the loop for many enterprise use cases?
There is a spectrum of use cases from fully autonomous to human-in-the-loop; readiness depends on the business impact, with early stages often starting with a human-in-the-loop and gradually increasing autonomy as controls and trust improve.
How Swire Coca-Cola Turned Governance Into an AI Growth Engine
Q: What role does data cataloging play in your governance strategy?
Data cataloging, via partnerships like Alation, helps literacy and accessibility, allowing users across the enterprise to understand data existence and usage, which accelerates adoption and trust.
How Swire Coca-Cola Turned Governance Into an AI Growth Engine
Q: What has ROI looked like for your AI initiatives, and how do you frame the value beyond traditional ROI?
Early AI efforts focused on enabling teams and predicting demand; ROI is tied to faster, better decisions and increased ability to meet demand with the right timing, rather than just immediate cost savings.
How Swire Coca-Cola Turned Governance Into an AI Growth Engine
Q: How did you get to the mindset shift that governance should enable decision-making rather than be a bottleneck?
Through education, showing that governance smooths the data flow so leaders can access timely, quality data, and by building relationships with departments to understand their needs and problems.

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A data- and AI-focused leadership show that features high-profile technology and analytics executives discussing how data governance, AI strategy, and cloud-enabled analytics transform large organizations. Episodes frequently center on real-world transformations—from governance-enabled AI in manufacturing and logistics to enterprise-grade data platforms, trust and risk in AI, and the human-side of scale and change management. Notable angles include practical deployment frameworks, governance as an enabler rather than an obstacle, and the role of data foundations in driving measurable business outcomes. The show often blends technical detail with leadership lessons, and regularly plugs analytics tooling and governance best practices through ... more

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