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The Data Exchange with Ben Lorica

Ben Lorica
Large Language Models
Generative AI
Machine Learning
Lamini
AMD
Artificial Intelligence
Incentives
Gradient Flow
Open Source Models
Proprietary Models
Fine Tuning
Retrieval-Augmented Generation
Timegpt
Knowledge Graphs
Wealth Management
Arta Finance
Software Engineering
Nexusflow AI
Nexus Raven
Synthetic Biology

A series of informal conversations with thought leaders, researchers, practitioners, and writers on a wide range of topics in technology, science, and of course big data, data science, artificial intelligence, and related applications. Anchored by Ben Lorica (@BigData), the Data Exchange also features a roundup of the most important stories from the worlds of data, machine learning and AI. Detaile... more

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Ben Lorica and Evangelos Simoudis of Synapse Partners explore the complex reality behind AI-driven layoffs, from automation and upskilling gaps to strategic shifts in R&D. They also dive into the massive capital investments in AI, discussing the grow... more

Ciro Greco, Co-founder & CEO at Bauplan, joins the podcast to discuss a new paradigm for data engineering rooted in software engineering principles. He explains how treating the data lakehouse like a software project — with version control, branching... more

Mike Freedman and Ajay Kulkarni, founders of Tiger Data, join the podcast to unveil Agentic Postgres, a database re-imagined for AI agents. 

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Nick Schrock, CTO of Dagster, discusses the critical role of data orchestration in the AI era, framing “context pipelines” as the new data pipelines that form the foundation of any AI strategy. He introduces Compass, a new Slack-native tool for colla... more

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Recent Guests

Zhen Lu
CEO of Runpod, an all-in-one cloud platform for AI
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Yoni Leitersdorf
CEO and co-founder at Solid
Solid
Episode: How to Make Your Data Truly AI-Ready
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Founder and CEO of Zeta Alpha
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Episode: How to Build and Optimize AI Research Agents
Andrew Rabinovich
CTO and head of AI at Upwork
Upwork
Episode: Why Digital Work is the Perfect Training Ground for AI Agents
Jay Alammar
Director and Engineering Fellow at Cohere, author of 'Hands-on Large Language Models'
Cohere
Episode: Beyond the Chatbot: What Actually Works in Enterprise AI
Raiza Martin
Co-founder of Huxe
Huxe
Episode: From NotebookLM to Audio Companions: Why Google’s AI Team Went Startup
Akshay Agrawal
Founder and CEO of Marimo
Marimo
Episode: The AI-Native Notebook That Thinks Like a Spreadsheet
Jennifer Prendki
Data science and engineering expert with a PhD in quantum physics, previously at DeepMind
None mentioned
Episode: The Quantum Advantage Is Real—But Where's the Infrastructure?
Sagar Batchu
Co-founder and CEO of Speakeasy
Speakeasy
Episode: From Human-Readable to Machine-Usable: The New API Stack

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Ben Lorica
Host of The Data Exchange, known for his expertise in data science and AI.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 853 ratings
  • I’ve been listening to Ben Lorica’s podcasts since 2015. At every stage in my career as a data scientist / engineer / architect, at every company and in every industry, his podcasts have kept me informed of advances that impact my team’s work and reduce my professional “blind-spots” / “unknown unknowns”.

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    5
    aces
    United States5 months ago
  • Essential for data professionals

    I’ve been listening to Ben Lorica’s podcasts since 2015. At every stage in my career as a data scientist / engineer / architect, at every company and in every industry, his podcasts have kept me informed of advances that impact my team’s work and reduce my professional “blind-spots” / “unknown unknowns”.

    Audible
    5
    aces
    United States5 months ago
  • Really Awesome interview!

    Love this show. Keep up the good woek!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brandy-Thins
    France2 years ago
  • Great

    Hey man really great your show.Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Riyaparvin76
    United States2 years ago
  • Most favourite!

    I listen this show again and again!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fazlerabbykhoks
    United States2 years ago

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Databases for Machines, Not People
Q: Can you explain that to our listeners? What are the implications for that if you happen to work in an enterprise?
Your traditional process of figuring out what we're going to do next, there's a lot of this upfront, let's draw pictures or let's write things down before we get into the building process, because the building process is expensive, takes a long time.
Databases for Machines, Not People
Q: Even though it's accessible to regular users, it's something that developers should actually also consider, right?
Absolutely what we put out there is for developers.
Databases for Machines, Not People
Q: So which brings us to something you folks announced recently, which I want to get into a little bit. It's AgentDB, which for our listeners, you can find at agentdb.dev. First of all, what problem is AgentDB trying to solve?
We're very related to what we're just talking about, which is how do we get AI agents or just AI models in general to use databases effectively.
Beyond the Chatbot: What Actually Works in Enterprise AI
Q: How much customization do you have to do when you talk to these teams?
Customization is crucial to ensure relevance to specific industries, such as finance.
Beyond the Chatbot: What Actually Works in Enterprise AI
Q: What has changed in how you think about teaching and building with LLMs?
The experience of working with LLMs in a company offers practical insights that enhance teaching.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Data Exchange

What is The Data Exchange about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Content focuses on themes such as artificial intelligence, data science, and technology, featuring informal discussions with industry leaders, researchers, and practitioners. The conversations also delve into trends within the realms of machine learning, regulatory concerns, and advancements in various technologies relevant to data management. Notably, the series emphasizes practical insights, providing valuable knowledge for both tech enthusiasts and professionals looking to stay informed about the rapidly evolving landscape of data and its applications. Unique to the series is the diverse range of guests, all of whom bring specialized expertise across sectors, contributing to an engaging dialogue that captures the complexities and innovat... more

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2. Yoni Leitersdorf
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5. Jay Alammar
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7. Akshay Agrawal
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