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POV: Monthly insights from Databricks Field CTOs on the data and AI ecosystem

In this series of short videos, Databricks thought leaders Robin Sutara, Dael Williamson, Lynne Bailey and Lexy Kasan share their observations, insights, and the latest market trends in data, analytics, and AI, with a focus on customer stories and successes.

The 10-15 minute videos are accessible on-demand, free of charge, to watch at your convenience. Keep checking back for new updates monthly.

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- Unlocking AI Success with AI Gateway

Dael Williamson and Lexy Kassan dive into the capabilities of AI Gateway, a powerful tool for managing and deploying AI models seamlessly. They explore how it helps businesses adapt to the rapid evolution of AI models without disrupting operations, enhancing cost-efficiency, and improving model performance.

Recorded in October 2024.

- Reflections from Gartner Data and Analytics Summit

Dael and Robin introduce Lynne Bailey as the newest Data Strategist at Databricks. Lynne, previously a chief data officer at KPMG, brings a wealth of experience in data strategy. They discuss insights from the recent Gartner Data and Analytics Summit, including AI implementation challenges, decision-making methodologies, and the importance of experimentation for AI strategy.
Recorded in May 2024

- Navigating AI Governance: Complexities Unraveled

Dael Williamson and Robin Sutara discuss the evolving landscape of AI governance, from historical roots to current challenges including U.S. state-level regulations, the U.S. Federal Executive Order, and the EU AI Act. They explore the implications for data professionals in international organizations, emphasizing the need for platform-centric solutions to ensure compliance.
Recorded in March 2024

- Empowering Middle Managers for AI Transformation

In a thought-provoking discussion on the challenges within the organizational "frozen middle", Dael and Robin explore the critical role of middle managers in driving successful AI transformation, emphasizing the need to empower them with the right tools and strategies to unlock the potential within line-of-business functions like procurement and HR. The conversation highlights the importance of redefining approaches as companies embark on a new year of AI-driven innovation.

Recorded in December 2023

- How to Protect Business IP with the Exponential Growth of AI

With the proliferation of generative AI within the commercial environment, Dael Williamson and Robin Sutara discuss how organizations can protect their code’s intellectual property, and manage governance, compliance, and privacy while maintaining their competitive advantage. They also dive into the role of the Databricks Lakehouse as a foundation for safeguarding corporate data IP.

Recorded in October 2023

- Redefining Data Governance in the Age of Generative AI
Dael and Robin delve into the topic of data governance, and how it's being redefined in the new era of generative AI. They touch on data quality, access control, and ethical considerations, and how data governance policies must align with corporate goals – and explore where the Databricks Lakehouse and Unity Catalog can fit into this strategy.
Recorded in September 2023

- The Journey to the Intelligent Lakehouse

Following this year’s Data + AI Summit, Dael Williamson and Robin Sutara unpack some of the most important announcements, including the Lakehouse IQ knowledge engine, Lakehouse AI, MosaicML, and developments in Unity Catalog governance and monitoring. They also discuss how companies can leverage the evolving generative AI movement to accelerate innovation and unlock change.

Recorded in August 2023

- Extracting Value From Ancient Code 

With large volumes of historical data buried across organizations, Dael Williamson and Robin Sutara discuss how to use Generative AI to resolve the issues of legacy systems and extract insights and value for the business.
Recorded in July 2023

- The Quiet AI Revolution and the Rise of Gen AI (Based on our Gartner Talk)

Dael Williamson and Robin Sutara explore the explosion in Generative AI and how this new revolution is impacting organizations around the world, including the introduction of Databricks’ open source model Dolly.
Recorded in June 2023

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