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The Data & AI Chief

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.

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00:45:04

How the Met Police Uses AI to Prevent Crime and...

The Data & AI Chief ·

2025/06/11

Step into the future of policing where data is a mission-critical asset. Cindi Howson talks with Aimee Smith, Director of Data at the Metropolitan Police, about the Met’s bold data transformation—from digitizing records dating back to 1829 to using AI and cloud tech for smarter, faster decisions. Hear how initiatives like the V100 program and real-time analytics help improve city safety. Key Moments: Genesis of the Met’s Data Strategy (03:35) - The Met's data strategy's origin is traced to former

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00:41:00

Why Hyatt is Investing in AI and Self-Service to...

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2025/05/21

Embark on an insightful exploration of the hospitality sector, powered by data-driven analysis. Cindi Howson and Hyatt's data trailblazer, Ray Boyle (Vice President, Data and Analytics), are charting a course through Hyatt's data innovation. Witness how Hyatt's four-pillar data strategy is revolutionizing everything from employee empowerment to guest personalization and operational efficiency. Discover how Hyatt is democratizing data with self-service tools and pioneering an AI-powered frontier to

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00:41:12

How Macquarie Bank Uses AI and Data to Enhance...

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2025/05/12

Prepare to see banking in a new light! Cindi Howson and Macquarie Bank's data trailblazer, Ashwin Sinha (Chief Data Officer), go deep into the AI revolution transforming financial services. Discover how one of Australia's most dynamic financial institutions, Macquarie Bank, is wielding the disruptive force of generative AI, not just for efficiency, but to combat high-stakes threats like fraud. Plus, discover the remarkable evolution of the data analyst from report-generator to AI-powered strategic

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00:45:20

How SeaWorld Uses Data to Create Unforgettable Guest...

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2025/04/23

Ever wondered how data powers the magic behind your favorite theme park experiences? Join Cindi Howson and Gavin Hupp, VP of Technology, Enterprise Architecture, Data and Martech, E-commerce and Analytics at United Parks and Resorts, as they explore the complex data ecosystem of a theme park, from e-commerce and guest experience to AI's role in shaping the future of entertainment.Key Moments: Theme Park Business Model (03:12): Theme parks are described as a mix of multiple businesses, including

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00:41:21

How SharkNinja Drives Business Value: The Power of...

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2025/04/09

How does SharkNinja use data to fuel its rapid growth and product innovation? Join Cindi Howson and Elpida Ormanidou, VP of Analytics and Insights at SharkNinja, as they dissect SharkNinja's data-driven culture, Elpida's journey in the data space across CPG and retail, and her insights on AI in the workplace. Key Moments: Data-Driven Culture (03:36): SharkNinja strongly emphasizes data in its culture, utilizing it to inform decision-making processes. The company is committed to using customer

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00:38:57

Data-Driven Personalization: Sephora's Winning Strategy

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2025/03/19

How is Sephora using data to create personalized experiences that customers love? Join Cindi Howson and Manbir Paul, VP of Engineering, Data Insights & MarTech at Sephora, as they explore the role of data and AI in understanding customer needs, predicting preferences, and delivering impactful moments. Key Moments: Micro-Moments that Matter (3:30): Sephora leverages data to create impactful moments for customers, like sending a timely reminder to a traveler about their moisturizer.Modern Data & AI

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00:54:17

Bridging the Gender Gap in Data & AI with Databricks...

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2025/03/05

Join host Cindi Howson as she dives into the critical topic of diversity and inclusion in the data and AI space with Roisin McCarthy, founder of Women in Data UK, and Robin Sutara, Field CDO at Databricks. They discuss the challenges of recruiting and retaining diverse talent, the importance of male allies, and the role of AI in creating a more inclusive workforceKey Moments: The Power of Community: Building a Network for Women in Data: Roisin McCarthy shares the story behind founding Women in Data,

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00:49:51

Why a Federated Data Team is Crucial for Business...

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2025/02/19

Join host Cindi Howson alongside Chris Bruman, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Dow, and Dan Futter, Chief Commercial Officer at Dow, as they explore how data-driven innovation is reshaping business and customer experiences. From the hub-and-spoke model for data management to the power of real-time insights, they discuss the role of data literacy, leadership, and AI-driven decision-making in driving success. Don’t miss this conversation on the future of AI, data strategy, and innovation.Discover

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00:47:50

Data Trends Shaping AI’s Future with NVIDIA’s Agentic...

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2025/02/05

Your host, Cindi Howson, and CTO of NVIDIA AI agentic software, Bartley Richardson, discuss the transformative potential of generative and agentic AI in business, focusing on customer service, HR, and workplace innovation. They explore real-world use cases, the challenges of managing diverse data sources, and the tools and technologies shaping the future of AI which lead to….Data Challenges: Cindi and Bartley discuss the complexities of managing structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data in

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01:20:45

Data and AI Predictions for 2025 with Matt Turck,...

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2025/01/22

In this season premiere of The Data Chief podcast, your host Cindi Howson sits down with three industry visionaries to explore the trends, predictions, and must-take actions for data leaders in 2025. Get ready for a deep dive into: The generative AI revolution with Matt Turck, Partner at FirstMark CapitalThe future of data science and genAI with Steve Nouri, Founder of GenAI Works and AI for DiversityData Engineering in the Age of AI with Joe Reis, author of "Fundamentals of Data Engineering" and

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00:31:15

Five Best Practices to Succeed with Data and GenAI:...

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2024/11/13

Key Moments: Focusing on Value with Bill Schmarzo 1:48Unlocking the Collective Genius with Walid Mehanna 4:07Building a Data-Literate Workforce with Valerie Logan 5:58Creating a Human-Centric AI Strategy with Sadie St. Lawrence 7:40Selecting the Right Tools with Katie Russell 11:23Implementing tools responsibly with Robert Garnett 16:00Why Clean Data Matters with Barr Moses 19:36Ensuring Responsible AI for the Long-Term with Dr. Gary Marcus 25:45 Key Quotes:“Data-driven is not important

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00:35:43

How to Master the Future of Work and AI Upskilling,...

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2024/10/30

Description: Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer at Coursera, joins host, Cindi Howson, and dives into the impact of Generative AI on skills, diversity in tech, and the future of upskilling.Key Moments: The impact GenAI and the surge of learning demand (05:45)Why employers must prioritize AI literacy (10.32)The gender gap in AI learning and why it matters (19:40)Leveraging data to drive personalization and learner success (24:00)Predictions for the future of AI in the labor market (29.53)Key

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00:46:16

How Can Data Leaders Shift from Data-First to...

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2024/10/16

Key MomentsFrom Engineer to Data Leader (03:05)A Mindset Shift: Business Problem First, Data Second (9:31)Learning From Missteps (11:00)The Gazelle and the Lion Analogy (14:53) The Role of AI: Do Things, Do Things Better, and Do Better Things (25:58)Built to Last versus Built to Adapt (40:01) Key Quotes"Instead of a data-first mindset, you need to have a business problem-first and data-second mindset. That has helped me transform myself as a leader quite a bit.""It’s more important to define the

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00:44:38

Can We Tame AI Before It’s Too Late? With Dr. Gary...

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2024/10/02

Key Moments: Disappointment With Today’s AI Systems (4:00) Congressional Inaction And The Need for AI Regulation (9:00)The Seduction of AI Propaganda (15:00)The Misguided Hypothesis of "Scale is All You Need" (23:00)Don’t Be Fooled by the Masters of AI Hype (27:00) The Global AI Race and the Need for International Cooperation (33:00)Key Quotes:“This matters. It matters as much as immigration policy or financial policy. The tech policy that we set right now is going to really affect the rest of our

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01:23:54

Three Must-Read 2024 AI and Analytics Books with...

The Data & AI Chief ·

2024/09/18

Key Moments: Jeremy KahnThe history of AI: the Turing Test and the Eliza Effect with Jeremy Khan (1:50)Jeremy’s view on how we can learn from lessons of the past (9:00)It starts with data and people: leveraging AI to increase productivity (16:00)Sol RashidiSol Rashidi on failing to succeed in AI (31:00)The need for rogue executives (37:00)Sol’s view on prioritizing GenAI use cases and measuring ROI (42:50)Bernard MarrBernard Marr on demystifying AI (60:02)Is society ready for AI’s impact on

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00:39:52

How Mark Cuban Wins with Data for Affordable Drugs,...

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2024/09/04

Key Moments:The road to entrepreneurship (1:00) Bringing transparency to the prescription drugs industry (4:30) Analyzing in-game sports data to shoot for new heights (20:00) Changing the world by making data and AI accessible to everyone (25:00) How LLMs can build curiosity for the next generation of tech talent (33:00)Key Quotes:“As with all things technology, everybody has access to the information, but few people take the time. But those who do tend to have an edge. If you're curious, if you

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00:42:25

Is Data Quality the Biggest Threat to Humanity? With...

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2024/08/21

Key Moments:Why is the data wrong? (6:00)Our products are our data (11:00)The true size of the data quality problem (14:00)Clean your data before you prioritize shiny new tools (26:00)The next frontier: GenAI and unstructured data (31:00)Key Quotes:“The data estate has changed significantly. But the way in which we manage data and data quality specifically has not adapted.” – Barr Moses“I tracked every single change in the data that I made, and could calculate how much money a company saved after a

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00:43:02

What Boards Care About Most When It Comes to AI with...

The Data & AI Chief ·

2024/08/07

Key Moments:Leveraging data for good (2:00) Every leader is responsible for data management (13:00) New metrics to validate AI’s sustainability (21:00) Mitigating AI’s risks to society (23:00) The current shape of global AI regulation (28:00) The importance of diversity in mitigating data bias (37:00) Key Quotes:“Every leader must understand that they have a responsibility for data management. It’s an underlying skill that we really have to harness in all of our college, university, and high school

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00:45:33

Stack Overflow CEO on How Seizing The (GenAI) Moment...

The Data & AI Chief ·

2024/07/24

Key Moments: A journey from intern to CEO (05:10)Encouraging a harmonized relationship between humans and AI (09:58)Why embracing stress can drive urgency and effective change (17:18)Generative AI’s impact on the skills landscape (30:39)Fostering a data-driven company culture (36:41)Embrace change, and quickly (40:25)Key Quotes: “AI does amazing things, like summarizations and semantic search. Humans do amazing things like curation of knowledge, making sure it's accurate, connecting the dots, and

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00:41:39

JPMorgan Chase on How to Succeed in Data and...

The Data & AI Chief ·

2024/07/10

Key Moments: The emotional temperature for change in analytics (5:06)There’s no playbook for change management (7:53) Why Generative AI success requires a melding of expertise (17:20) Measuring the success of LLMs (18:58) How do you embrace the new when you’re facing technical debt? (33:27)How to fine-tune your career in today’s data and AI landscape (37:30) Key Quotes: “Business intelligence tends to have this notion of looking backwards. It's not thinking about prescriptive or predictive

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