Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast
Catalog and Cocktails is an honest, no-BS, non-sales-y conversation about data and analytics. This is your unfiltered chat about everything interesting in data and metadata management, DataOps, architecture, and beyond. Join Juan Sequeda and Tim Gasper to explore emerging topics and hear from visionary leaders across the data space.
Episodes
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Field Notes: Six Data Trends We're Seeing Everywhere with Tim Gasper & Juan Sequeda
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Fresh from their travels meeting data leaders across industries, Tim Gasper and Juan Sequeda share the six most compelling data trends they've encountered in the field. In this special episode, our hosts cut through the hype to reveal what's actually happening on the ground - from how companies are really using AI to surprising shifts in data governance. Join them for an insider's look at what's shaping enterprise data strategies right now, straight from their conversations with practitioners and executives.
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Rethinking Data Governance for a Distributed World with Winfried Etzel
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
What if data governance could be as natural as safety culture at an energy company? Data Governance Enthusiast Winfried Etzel challenges traditional notions of governance for the AI age, proposing a fresh framework through three crucial lenses: Data Negotiator, Director, and Accountant. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion about moving beyond compliance to build a culture where every data professional becomes a governance champion.
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
TAKEAWAYS - Rethinking Data Governance for a Distributed World with Winfried Etzel
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
What if data governance could be as natural as safety culture at an energy company? Data Governance Enthusiast Winfried Etzel challenges traditional notions of governance for the AI age, proposing a fresh framework through three crucial lenses: Data Negotiator, Director, and Accountant. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion about moving beyond compliance to build a culture where every data professional becomes a governance champion.
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
How Data Governance Becomes Your Secret Weapon with Alexander Torrenegra
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Alexander Torrenegra, CEO of Torre.ai, reveals how data governance can be transformed from a constraint into competitive advantage. From his early days revolutionizing voice actor casting to now building AI recruitment solutions, Torrenegra shares candid insights on why true AI value lies not in copilots but in full pilots, and why transparency might surpass privacy. Pour yourself a drink and join Juan and Tim for an honest, no-BS conversation about the intersection of AI, data governance, and the future of recruitment.
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
TAKEAWAYS - How Data Governance Becomes Your Secret Weapon with Alexander Torrenegra
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Alexander Torrenegra, CEO of Torre.ai, reveals how data governance can be transformed from a constraint into competitive advantage. From his early days revolutionizing voice actor casting to now building AI recruitment solutions, Torrenegra shares candid insights on why true AI value lies not in copilots but in full pilots, and why transparency might surpass privacy. Pour yourself a drink and join Juan and Tim for an honest, no-BS conversation about the intersection of AI, data governance, and the future of recruitment.
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
If an enterprise wants to be data or AI-driven, they can't skip the basics. Tim and Juan chat with Data Management Practitioner Olga Maydanchik about these essential foundations, including creating an Enterprise Business Glossary, building Data Quality Management processes, and other fundamental tasks that underpin successful AI initiatives.
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
If an enterprise wants to be Data or AI-driven, they can't skip the basics. Tim and Juan chat with Data Management Practitioner Olga Maydanchik about these essential foundations, including creating an Enterprise Business Glossary, building Data Quality Management processes, and other fundamental tasks that underpin successful AI initiatives.
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Data Teams Are Strategic, Not Just Technical with Lindsay Murphy
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Too many companies get caught up in the latest tools and technical details of managing their data. But what if they're missing the bigger picture? Pull up a chair as Lindsay Murphy chats with Tim and Juan about what happens when data teams break out of the technical box and become key players in business success. Discover why data isn't just about building systems – it's about making better decisions and driving your business forward.
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
TAKEAWAYS - Data Teams Are Strategic, Not Just Technical with Lindsay Murphy
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Too many companies get caught up in the latest tools and technical details of managing their data. But what if they're missing the bigger picture? Pull up a chair as Lindsay Murphy chats with Tim and Juan about what happens when data teams break out of the technical box and become key players in business success. Discover why data isn't just about building systems – it's about making better decisions and driving your business forward.
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Data, AI, & Business Literacy with Jordan Morrow
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Join Tim and Juan in the Season 9 premiere of Catalog & Cocktails as they welcome Jordan Morrow, renowned author of "Be Data Literate" and "Business 101 for the Data Professional." Discover how anyone can develop essential data, AI, and business literacy skills in today's rapidly evolving landscape. Jordan shares practical insights on staying focused and making meaningful progress in your data journey, drawing from his extensive experience helping professionals bridge the gap between technical expertise and business acumen.