Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast

Live from the Knowledge Graph Conference with Katariina Kari from IKEA

Join this weeks episode of Catalog & Cocktails LIVE from the Knowledge Graph Conference.Hosts Tim Gasper and Juan Sequeda will be joined by Katariina Kari, Lead Ontologist at IKEA to chat about all things Knowledge Graph.

Takeaways with Katariina Kari from Ikea

Unpacking Responsible AI with Ricardo Baeza-Yates

With the hype of AI, one of the important topics to discuss is Responsible AI.In this episode, we will be unpacking Responsible AI, what is the problem, what are solutions such as principles, governance, auditing, regulation with renowned computer scientist researcher, Ricardo Baeza-Yates.

Takeaways with Ricardo Baeza-Yates

What is the DNA of a data organization? w/ Alex Vayner from KPMG US

There’s a high turnover of CDO/CDAO positions. Data teams are not directly contributing to ROI. What’s the root cause? It’s all in the DNA of the organization. Understanding this will be critical in addressing this issue in organizations.Hosts Juan and Tim will be joined by special guest Alex Vayner, from KPMG US to also discuss the data roles in the different types organizations and also dive into the buy vs. build decision-making process.

Takeaways with Alex Vayner from KPMG US

KG + LLM = Happily Ever After? w/ Tony Seale, Knowledge Graph Engineer

Knowledge graphs and large language models. A match made in heaven. This pair will drive centralization and eventually work with AI to further consolidate and connect your data.So why aren’t people prepared for it and what’s going to happen when AI steps in?Join us on this weeks episode of Catalog & Cocktails with hosts Tim, Juan, and special guest Tony Seale, Knowledge Graph Engineer.

Do’s and Don’t for the Next Gen Data Leaders w/ Veronika Durgin, VP of Data at Saks 5th Avenue

Survival guides, rulebooks, blueprints and more. The best way to prepare yourself as a next generation data leader is this episode of Catalog & Cocktails with Tim Gasper, Juan Sequeda, and special guest Veronika Durgin, VP of Data at Saks 5th Avenue.Get deep into some preparation-curriculum with topics like:-Do’s and Don’ts of Data Leaders-Are you skeptical enough?-How curious are you?-Joining communities that educate and inspire-and MORE

Takeaways with Veronika Durgin, VP of Data at Saks 5th Avenue

Passing the buck; Business or Data?

Is business the problem or is it the data? Business science hasn’t changed since Peter Druker. But, it needs to change. It was designed in an era of certain technologies and data limitations. We had to work in isolation. Those days are long gone.So who’s to blame for inefficiencies, unsolved problems, mismanaged processes and other barriers? Join this weeks episode of Catalog & Cocktails with hosts Tim, Juan and special guest Benny Benford to find out where the buck stops.