What if the future of data management isn’t just about governance—but about growth, speed, and strategic advantage? From reshaping data operations to unlocking new levels of productivity, data products and AI agents are redefining what’s possible in the world of data.

In this episode of Data Radicals, Satyen Sangani sits down with Sanjeev Mohan, Principal at SanjMo, to discuss the definition, impact, and lifecycle of data products. They also examine how AI agents are revolutionizing job functions and industries, and practical applications for harnessing this technology’s full potential.

Listen to this episode to learn:

• What data products are and their importance in delivering measurable value, building trust, and improving user experience.
• The challenges in adopting data products, including the need for a cultural shift within organizations and the potential resistance to change.
• How generative AI and autonomous agents can revolutionize data management, business processes, and job functions.

Discover how forward-thinking data leaders are using these tools not just to manage data—but to build trust, accelerate outcomes, and drive measurable business value.

*Satyen’s narration was created using AI

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“ The systems that are running really well, in a lot of organizations, why would they rip out and then go down the path of data products? Because, the problem with data products is it's also a cultural issue. It's a mindshift and you have to think from a completely different long-term point of view. We are so used to – in IT – somebody gives me a problem, I'm like, ‘Yes, I got it. I'll solve it for you.’ Then you move on to the next problem. With data products, it's a mindset shift.” – Sanjeev Mohan

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Time Stamps

*(02:28): What is a data product?

*(12:30): Why data products demand a mindset shift in IT

*(27:19): What is an AI agent?

*(36:39): How will data management evolve with the advent of AI?

*(47:56): Satyen’s takeaways

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This podcast is presented by Alation.

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Links

Connect with Sanjeev on LinkedIn

Learn more about SanjMo

Download Sanjeev’s book Data Products for Dummies

Subscribe to Sanjeev’s podcast It Depends