Bridgestone’s Chief Data Officer on leading with trust and data
In this episode, Johnathan Tate, Chief Data Officer at Bridgestone Americas, shares how he navigates the critical first 90 days in a new role, builds trust with executives, and positions data as a strategic growth driver. Whether you’re currently in a CDO seat or working toward one, Tate’s playbook offers a blueprint for how to accelerate impact, align with business needs, and lead through AI-fueled transformation.
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Modernizing legacy data architectures for the AI era with CarGurus
In this episode, Parag Shah — data leader and transformation expert with experience at Rocket Software and CarGurus — shares how forward-thinking enterprises are modernizing their data infrastructure with unified analytics platforms, best-in-class vendors like Fivetran and Snowflake, and extensible tools like the Fivetran Connector SDK.
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From dashboards to decisions: Redefining data democratization and AI readiness
In this episode, Fivetran speaks with Paul Bruffett, VP of Enterprise Data & Analytics at Out of the Box Brands, to explore how organizations can truly democratize data, embed AI into everyday decisions, and prepare for a more digital, personalized future. From empowering teams with real-time insights to rethinking how generative AI fits into reporting and retail, Bruffett shares what it takes to build a data strategy that delivers value at every level of the business.
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Closing the AI readiness gap with better data integration
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.
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Untangling data chaos: Strategies for retail success
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.
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In the hands of visionary leaders, data isn’t just information. It’s a catalyst for innovation and transformation. But going from information to insights is a struggle for almost every organization – especially when the volume of data keeps growing. Who are the data leaders gaining mastery over their data – and how are they doing it?
The Fivetran Data Podcast digs into these questions and other hot topics like generative AI, enterprise data analytics, and a lot more through insightful interviews with some of the brightest minds across the data community.
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