Best Bob Zima Podcasts (2025)

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#323 The Evolution of Data Literacy & AI Literacy with Jordan Morrow, Godfather of Data Literacy 48:03

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Data literacy and AI literacy are becoming essential skills in today's digital landscape. As organizations collect more data and deploy AI solutions, the ability to understand, interpret, and make decisions with these tools is increasingly valuable. But how do we develop these skills effectively across an organization? What does successful implemen…

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#322 How Next-Gen Data Analytics Powers Your AI Strategy with Christina Stathopoulos, Founder at Dare to Data 47:54

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The relationship between AI assistants and data professionals is evolving rapidly, creating both opportunities and challenges. These tools can supercharge workflows by generating SQL, assisting with exploratory analysis, and connecting directly to databases—but they're far from perfect. How do you maintain the right balance between leveraging AI ca…

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#321 Developing Financial AI Products at Experian with Vijay Mehta, EVP of Global Solutions & Analytics at Experian 49:28

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Financial institutions are racing to harness the power of AI, but the path to implementation is filled with challenges. From feature engineering to model deployment, the technical complexities of AI adoption in finance require careful navigation of both technological and regulatory landscapes. How do you build AI systems that satisfy strict complia…

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#320 The Next Industrial Revolution is Industrial AI | Barbara Humpton, CEO at Siemens USA and Olympia Brikis, Director of Industrial AI at Siemens USA 44:23

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The manufacturing floor is undergoing a technological revolution with industrial AI at its center. From predictive maintenance to quality control, AI is transforming how products are designed, produced, and maintained. But implementing these technologies isn't just about installing sensors and software—it's about empowering your workforce to embrac…

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#319 Building & Managing Human+Agent Hybrid Teams with Karen Ng, Head of Product at HubSpot 44:31

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The line between human work and AI capabilities is blurring in today's business environment. AI agents are now handling autonomous tasks across customer support, data management, and sales prospecting with increasing sophistication. But how do you effectively integrate these agents into your existing workflows? What's the right approach to training…

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#318 Master Your Inner Game to Avoid Burnout with Klaus Kleinfeld, Former CEO at Alcoa and Siemens 1:03:04

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The modern workplace often glorifies constant productivity and hustle culture, but at what cost? More professionals are burning out earlier in their careers, while elite athletes are extending their peak performance years. What can business leaders learn from high-performance sports about energy management and sustainable success? How do you distin…

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Industry Roundup #6: GPT-5 Launch & Scaling Limits, Meta’s Chatbot Guidelines Leak, and AI Safety Concerns 44:14

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Welcome to DataFramed Industry Roundups! In this series of episodes, we sit down to discuss the latest and greatest in data & AI. In this episode, with special guest, DataCamp Editor Alex, we touch upon the launch of GPT-5, scaling limits in AI, Meta’s leaked chatbot guidelines, trust in AI tools from the Stack Overflow survey, why OpenAI and Anthr…

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#317 How to Reengineer Your Business Processes with Nelson Repenning, Distinguished Professor at MIT Sloan & Don Kieffer, Senior Lecturer in Operations Management at MIT Sloan 1:06:57

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Every day, knowledge workers face the challenge of managing competing priorities and constant interruptions. When systems are managing us rather than us managing them, productivity suffers and morale plummets. But what if the key to improvement isn't complex reorganization but rather understanding how work actually flows through your team or organi…

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#316 Enterprise AI Agents with Jun Qian, VP of Generative AI Services at Oracle 56:36

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Combining LLMs with enterprise knowledge bases is creating powerful new agents that can transform business operations. These systems are dramatically improving on traditional chatbots by understanding context, following conversations naturally, and accessing up-to-date information. But how do you effectively manage the knowledge that powers these a…

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#315 DataFramed x Alter Everything: Future-Proofing Your Career in AI and Data Analytics | Richie & Megan Bowers 41:05

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The relationship between AI and data professionals is evolving rapidly, creating both opportunities and challenges. As companies embrace AI-first strategies and experiment with AI agents, the skills needed to thrive in data roles are fundamentally changing. Is coding knowledge still essential when AI can generate code for you? How important is doma…

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#314 How to Have a Career in Data Science in 2025 with Dawn Choo, Data Careers Influencer, Co-Founder at Interview Master 47:04

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Data science continues to evolve in the age of AI, but is it still the 'sexiest job of the 21st century'? While generative AI has transformed the landscape, it hasn't replaced data scientists—instead, it's created more demand for their skills. Data professionals now incorporate AI into their workflows to boost efficiency, analyze data faster, and c…

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#313 Developing Better Predictive Models with Graph Transformers with Jure Leskovec, Pioneer of Graph Transformers, Professor at Stanford 51:05

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The structured data that powers business decisions is more complex than the sequences processed by traditional AI models. Enterprise databases with their interconnected tables of customers, products, and transactions form intricate graphs that contain valuable predictive signals. But how can we effectively extract insights from these complex relati…

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#312 Can we Create an AI Doctor? with Aldo Faisal, Professor in AI & Neuroscience at Imperial College 49:05

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Healthcare AI is rapidly evolving beyond simple diagnostic tools to comprehensive systems that can analyze and predict patient outcomes. With the rise of multimodal AI models that can process everything from medical images to patient records and genetic information, we're entering an era where AI could fundamentally transform how healthcare decisio…

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#311 The Human Element of AI-Driven Transformation with Steve Lucas, CEO at Boomi 57:27

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The relationship between humans and AI in the workplace is rapidly evolving beyond simple automation. As companies deploy thousands of AI agents to handle everything from expense approvals to customer success management, a new paradigm is emerging—one where humans become orchestrators rather than operators. But how do you determine which processes …

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#310 The State of BI in 2025 with Howard Dresner, Godfather of BI 47:19

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Business intelligence has been transforming organizations for decades, yet many companies still struggle with widespread adoption. With less than 40% of employees in most organizations having access to BI tools, there's a significant 'information underclass' making decisions without data-driven insights. How can businesses bridge this gap and achie…

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#309 What Science Fiction Can Tell Us About the Future of AI with Ken Liu, Sci-Fi Author 1:17:02

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Technology and human consciousness are converging in ways that challenge our fundamental understanding of creativity and connection. As AI systems become increasingly sophisticated at mimicking human thought patterns, we're entering uncharted territory where machines don't just assist creative work—they actively participate in it. But what does thi…

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Industry Roundup #5: AI Agents Hype vs. Reality, Meta’s $15B Stake in Scale AI, and the First Fully AI-Generated NBA Ad 53:02

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Welcome to DataFramed Industry Roundups! In this series of episodes, we sit down to discuss the latest and greatest in data & AI. In this episode, with special guest, DataCamp COO Martijn, we touch upon the hype and reality of AI agents in business, the McKinsey vs. Ethan Mollick debate on simple vs. complex agents, Meta's $15B stake in Scale AI an…

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#308 A Framework for GenAI App and Agent Development with Jerry Liu, CEO at LlamaIndex 52:21

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The enterprise adoption of AI agents is accelerating, but significant challenges remain in making them truly reliable and effective. While coding assistants and customer service agents are already delivering value, more complex document-based workflows require sophisticated architectures and data processing capabilities. How do you design agent sys…

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#307 Human Guardrails in Generative AI with Wendy Gonzalez & Duncan Curtis, CEO & SVP of Gen AI at Sama 48:29

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The line between generic AI capabilities and truly transformative business applications often comes down to one thing: your data. While foundation models provide impressive general intelligence, they lack the specialized knowledge needed for domain-specific tasks that drive real business value. But how do you effectively bridge this gap? What's the…

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#306 The Next Generation of Business Intelligence with Colin Zima, CEO at Omni 1:01:51

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The modern data stack has transformed how organizations work with data, but are our BI tools keeping pace with these changes? As data schemas become increasingly fluid and analysis needs range from quick explorations to production-grade reporting, traditional approaches are being challenged. How can we create analytics experiences that accommodate …

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#305 RAG 2.0 and The New Era of RAG Agents with Douwe Kiela, CEO at Contextual AI, Adjunct Professor at Stanford University, Inventor of RAG 42:42

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Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) continues to be a foundational approach in AI despite claims of its demise. While some marketing narratives suggest RAG is being replaced by fine-tuning or long context windows, these technologies are actually complementary rather than competitive. But how do you build a truly effective RAG system that delivers …

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#304 Accelerating Data Science with Nick Becker, Technical Product Manager at NVIDIA & Dan Hannah, Associate Director at SES AI 1:06:46

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GPU acceleration is transforming how data scientists tackle computationally intensive problems in the AI and materials science fields. When dealing with billions of potential molecular combinations or massive datasets requiring dimensionality reduction, traditional CPU approaches often become prohibitively slow and expensive. How can data professio…

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#303 Increasing Your Organization's AI Maturity with Iwo Szapar & Eryn Peters, Founders at AI Maturity Index 51:23

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AI maturity isn't achieved through technology alone—it requires organizational alignment, cultural readiness, and strategic implementation. Companies across industries are working to move beyond experimental AI use toward systematic integration that delivers measurable business value. How do you assess where your organization stands on the AI matur…

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#302 Making AI Applications like Greased Lightning with William Falcon, CEO at Lightning AI 45:19

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AI tooling continues to expand with specialized solutions for every step of the development process. For data scientists and engineers, this creates a paradox: more options but potentially more complexity and integration challenges. How do you determine which tools actually improve productivity versus adding unnecessary overhead? Should you priorit…

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#301 What the Like Button Tells You About Your Customers with Bob Goodson, Inventor of the Like Button 46:18

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The like button has transformed how we interact online, becoming a cornerstone of digital engagement with over 7 billion clicks daily. What started as a simple user interface solution has evolved into a powerful data collection tool that companies use to understand customer preferences, predict trends, and build sophisticated recommendation systems…

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Industry Roundup #4: O3 & O4-mini, LLama 4’s Rocky Release & Google’s Agent Ecosystem 44:14

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Welcome to DataFramed Industry Roundups! In this series of episodes, Adel & Richie sit down to discuss the latest and greatest in data & AI. In this episode, we touch upon the launch of OpenAI’s O3 and O4-mini models, Meta’s rocky release of Llama 4, Google’s new agent tooling ecosystem, the growing arms race in AI, the latest from the Stanford AI …

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#300 End to End AI Application Development with Maxime Labonne, Head of Post-training at Liquid AI & Paul-Emil Iusztin, Founder at Decoding ML 1:00:15

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The roles within AI engineering are as diverse as the challenges they tackle. From integrating models into larger systems to ensuring data quality, the day-to-day work of AI professionals is anything but routine. How do you navigate the complexities of deploying AI applications? What are the key steps from prototype to production? For those looking…

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#299 From Panic to Profit, Via Data with Bill Canady, CEO at Arrowhead Engineered Products 46:53

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Data-driven turnarounds are transforming how struggling businesses find their path back to profitability. When companies falter, the key to recovery can often lies in understanding which 20% of customers and products generate 80% of profits. But how do you quickly identify these critical assets when time is running out? What metrics should you prio…

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Drawing Lines in the Sand 15:12

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On today’s show, Bob discusses the requirement to express our expectations if we expect people to comply and we want to create emotional and physical safety for ourselves. Each episode of Marauder Radio is a roller-coaster ride through the world of mental health and wellness. It’s a treasure trove of witty, inspirational rants and satirical takes o…

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#298 Data Storytelling Skills to Increase Your Impact with Kat Greenbrook, Author of The Data Storyteller's Handbook 49:11

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We live in an era where data is abundant, yet making sense of it is harder than ever. The best insights often go unnoticed—not because they lack value, but because they lack a compelling story. Simply presenting numbers isn’t enough; the way we shape and frame data determines whether it sparks action or fades into the background. Crafting a strong …

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#297 The Past and Future of Language Models with Andriy Burkov, Author of The Hundred-Page Machine Learning Book 1:05:16

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Misconceptions about AI's capabilities and the role of data are everywhere. Many believe AI is a singular, all-knowing entity, when in reality, it's a collection of algorithms producing intelligence-like outputs. Navigating and understanding the history and evolution of AI, from its origins to today's advanced language models is crucial. How do the…

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Communicating Expectations 9:37

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On today’s show, Bob discusses the importance of expressing our expectations. Each episode of Marauder Radio is a roller-coaster ride through the world of mental health and wellness. It’s a treasure trove of witty, inspirational rants and satirical takes on the psychological industry. At the helm of the Whole in the Soul crew is the irreverent and …

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#296 How YPulse Built an AI Application for Market Research with Dan Coates, President at YPulse 43:19

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The explosion of content in market research has created a paradox - more information but less time to consume it. Companies are now turning to AI chatbots to solve this problem, transforming how professionals interact with research data. Instead of expecting teams to read everything, these tools allow users to extract precisely what they need when …

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#295 How To Get Hired As A Data Or AI Engineer with Deepak Goyal, CEO & Founder at Azurelib Academy 52:27

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The role of data and AI engineers is more critical than ever. With organizations collecting massive amounts of data, the challenge lies in building efficient data infrastructures that can support AI systems and deliver actionable insights. But what does it take to become a successful data or AI engineer? How do you navigate the complex landscape of…

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Be Happy or Right 9:10

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On today’s show, Bob discusses a simple yet difficult to deploy psychological Fitness skill that will improve your relationships and your overall mental Wellness. Each episode of Marauder Radio is a roller-coaster ride through the world of mental health and wellness. It’s a treasure trove of witty, inspirational rants and satirical takes on the psy…

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#294 Six Skills Data Professionals Need To Succeed with Abhijit Bhaduri, Brand Evangelist & Former General Manager of Global L&D at Microsoft 58:08

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As data professionals, mastering the technical aspects of AI and data is only half the battle. The real challenge lies in effectively communicating insights to drive action and influence decisions. How do you ensure your data stories resonate with diverse audiences? It's not just about the numbers—it's about crafting a narrative that speaks to stak…

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Marriage is Work, No SH!T 21:35

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On today’s show, Bob discusses that building a sustainable marriage is a lot of hard work, no kidding. Most people know that they just forget about it until it really gets tough. Each episode of Marauder Radio is a roller-coaster ride through the world of mental health and wellness. It’s a treasure trove of witty, inspirational rants and satirical …

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#293 Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI with Faisal Hoque, Founder and CEO of SHADOKA 56:56

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The integration of AI into everyday business operations raises questions about the future of work and human agency. With AI's potential to automate and optimize, how do we ensure that it complements rather than competes with human capabilities? What measures can be taken to prevent AI from overshadowing human input and creativity? How do we strike …

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#292 Offline A/B Testing: Experimentation in Brick and Mortar with Philipp Paraguya, Chapter Lead Data Science at ALDI DX 37:39

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In the retail industry, data science is not just about crunching numbers—it's about driving business impact through well-designed experiments. A-B testing in a physical store setting presents unique challenges that require careful planning and execution. How do you balance the need for statistical rigor with the practicalities of store operations? …

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#291 Developments in Speech AI with Alon Peleg & Gill Hetz, COO and VP of AI at aiOla 45:53

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The integration of speech AI into everyday business operations is reshaping how we communicate and process information. With applications ranging from customer service to quality control, understanding the nuances of speech AI is crucial for professionals. How do you tackle the complexities of different languages and accents? What are the best prac…

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#290 Scaling Responsible AI Literacy with Uthman Ali, Global Head of Responsible AI at BP 37:16

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The rise of AI tools has democratized access to technology, but with it comes the responsibility to use these tools ethically. How do organizations ensure their employees are not only aware of AI's capabilities but also its risks? What does it mean to have a responsible AI strategy that is both comprehensive and adaptable to future advancements? As…

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Resolving Conflicts in Relationships 46:33

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On today’s show, Bob discusses techniques and skills that help anyone resolve conflicts in their relationships. Each episode of Marauder Radio is a roller-coaster ride through the world of mental health and wellness. It’s a treasure trove of witty, inspirational rants and satirical takes on the psychological industry. At the helm of the Whole in th…

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#289 How I Nearly Got Fired For Running An A/B Test with Vanessa Larco, Former Partner at New Enterprise Associates 55:39

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The rise of A-B testing has transformed decision-making in tech, yet its application isn't without challenges. As professionals, how do you navigate the balance between short-term gains and long-term sustainability? What strategies can you employ to ensure your testing methods enhance rather than hinder user experience? And how do you effectively c…

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#288 How Generative AI is Transforming Finance with Andrew Reiskind, CDO at Mastercard 48:54

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Generative AI has transformed the financial services sector, sparking interest at all organizational levels. As AI becomes more accessible, professionals are exploring its potential to enhance their work. How can AI tools improve personalization and fraud detection? What efficiencies can be gained in product development and internal processes? Thes…

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#287 Self-Service Generative AI Product Development at Credit Karma with Madelaine Daianu, Head of Data & AI at Credit Karma 48:17

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As businesses collect more data than ever, the question arises: is bigger always better? Companies are beginning to question whether massive datasets and complex infrastructures are truly delivering results or just adding unnecessary costs. How can you align your data strategy with your actual needs? Could focusing on smaller, more manageable datas…

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Why We Get Angry 9:27

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On today’s show, Bob discusses why we get angry. Learn about why you become angry for the purpose of finding the treasure of genuine mental wellness. Each episode of Marauder Radio is a roller-coaster ride through the world of mental health and wellness. It’s a treasure trove of witty, inspirational rants and satirical takes on the psychological in…

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#286 Data Science Trends from 2 Kaggle Grandmasters with Jean-Francois Puget, Distinguished Engineer at NVIDIA & Chris Deotte, Senior Data Scientist at NVIDIA 44:47

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With AI agents and GPU acceleration at the forefront, data science is entering a new era of efficiency and innovation. How are AI copilots transforming the way data scientists code and solve problems? Are they a reliable partner or a source of new complexities? On the other hand, the move to GPU-accelerated data science tools is revolutionizing mod…

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#285 Building an Analytics Production Line with Lee Feinberg, CEO at DecisionViz 56:02

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Dashboards are everywhere in the data industry, but are they being used effectively? Many professionals find themselves creating dashboards that end up underutilized or misunderstood. The key is not just in the data presented, but in how it's communicated and used. How can you rethink your approach to dashboarding to ensure it aligns with business …

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Industry Roundup #3: The Rise of Reasoning LLMs, OpenAI Operator, Project Stargate, and Gemini’s Struggle for Recognition 29:46

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Welcome to DataFramed Industry Roundups! In this series of episodes, Adel & Richie sit down to discuss the latest and greatest in data & AI. In this episode, we discuss the rise of reasoning LLMs like DeepSeek R1 and the competition shaping the AI space, OpenAI’s Operator and the broader push for AI agents to control computers, and the implications…

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Cathartic Grief & Healing 37:14

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On today’s show, Bob discusses the benefits of catharsis when grieving loss and healing from setbacks and fears of tomorrow. Each episode of Marauder Radio is a roller-coaster ride through the world of mental health and wellness. It’s a treasure trove of witty, inspirational rants and satirical takes on the psychological industry. At the helm of th…