Breaking down enterprise data silos

In this episode, Fivetran speaks with Tim Veil, Principal at Two Bear Capital, to unpack the challenges businesses face in operationalizing AI — and why data strategy, not just data volume, is the key to unlocking real business value. Read the full show notes at www.fivetran.com/podcast

In this episode, Veronika Durgin, VP of Data at Saks, joins Fivetran’s Kelly Kohlleffel to discuss how businesses can navigate data source chaos, balance build vs. buy decisions, and create adaptable architectures that drive long-term value.   Read the full show notes at www.fivetran.com/podcast

Universities must integrate scalable, automated data solutions to centralize information, reduce inefficiencies, and enhance decision-making, ensuring a seamless, student-centric experience. To discuss how to do just that, Ilia Xheblati, Director of Analytics Engineering at Northeastern University, joined us to get to the heart of embracing scalable, automated data solutions so universities can eliminate inefficiencies, streamline decision-making, and create a more connected, student-centric experience.   Read the full show notes at www.fivetran.com/podcast

How do enterprise leaders navigate fractured data landscapes and integrate AI into business strategies? On this episode of The Fivetran Data Podcast, Moin Haque, Head of Enterprise Data, Analytics & AI at International Flavors and Fragrances Inc. (IFF), shares actionable insights into data federation and innovation with host Kelly Kohlleffel.   Read the full show notes at www.fivetran.com/podcast.

With technological innovation accelerating at an unprecedented pace, businesses are challenged to rethink their approach and empower employees to stay competitive. Sadie St. Lawrence, Founder & CEO of the Human Machine Collaboration Institute, joins us to explore how organizations can navigate the transformative power of AI. Read the full show notes at www.fivetran.com/podcast

Generative AI has everyone talking, but has that buzz overshadowed the potential of predictive AI? Parag Shah, Senior Director of Data and Analytics at Rocket Software, joins us to discuss the possibilities of taking a hybrid approach to AI, as well as the importance of choosing modern, scalable data tools.  Read the full show notes at www.fivetran.com/podcast

Fivetran’s Chief Operating Officer Taylor Brown and Chief Product Officer Anjan Kundavaram share their insights on the rapidly changing data landscape and the role of Fivetran’s Hybrid Deployment in addressing today’s security and scalability challenges. They also explore key trends in data management and share predictions for AI and data strategy in 2025. Read the full show notes at www.fivetran.com/podcast

Paul Meighan, Director of Product Management at AWS, shares how enterprises are increasingly looking for ways to integrate more data sources in their environment — especially with data lakes. From turning S3 buckets into databases to establishing better metadata layers, Meighan explores the rapid evolution of data lakes alongside data warehouses. He also explains the pivotal role AI, ML and GenAI workloads and applications will play in large metadata environments, driving innovative analytics and business insights. Read the full show notes at www.fivetran.com/podcast.

George Fraser, CEO of Fivetran, Bob Muglia, former CEO of Snowflake, and Steve Jones, EVP of Capgemini discuss the challenges and solutions to creating mature, production-ready generative AI models. It’s not just about algorithms or data — success lies in effective data management. Read the full show notes at www.fivetran.com/podcast

George Fraser, CEO of Fivetran, and Justin Borgman, CEO of Starburst, dive into the competitive landscape and evolution of modern query engines and data lakes. Discover how Starburst’s Trino engine and open table formats like Iceberg drive agile, scalable data solutions for AI innovation while enabling governance and other capabilities normally associated with data warehouses. Read the full show notes at www.fivetran.com/podcast