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Data Driven

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Data Driven: the podcast where we explore the emerging field of Data Science. We bring the best minds in Data, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence right to you every Tuesday. The field of data science mashes up the worlds of statistics, database architecture and software engineering. Data Scientist has been labelled by the Harvard Business Review, as "the sexiest job of the 21st century." A quick search of job search sites reveal that this field is in high demand. In a world where Data is the new Oil, Data Science the new Refineries, consider this Car Talk for the Data Age. Every week we bring the best minds in this emerging field straight to you. Our goal is to educate and inspire our listeners so that they can be prepared to thrive in a Data Driven world.

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Episodes

  1. Your Security Model Is Stuck in the ’80s. AI Isn’t.

    In this episode of Data Driven, Frank La Vigne talks with Richard Luna, CEO of Protected Harbor, about why security built around keeping attackers outside a network leaves organizations exposed once someone gets in. Richard explains his concern that AI-driven attacks will probe multiple…

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  2. Beyond Dashboards – How Decision Intelligence Optimizes Industrial Asset Risk

    In this episode of Data Driven, host Frank La Vigne sits down with Andy Pruett, co-founder and CEO of Lumiscent, to explore a topic often overlooked in the industrial sector: it’s not a data problem—it’s a decision problem. Andy explains how industrial companies are drowning in sensor data, but...

  3. How Compliance Became Cool: Richa Kaul on Security, Privacy, and AI

    Welcome back to "Data Driven," the podcast where we explore the cutting edge of data science, AI, and the rapidly evolving world of data governance. In this episode, we sit down with Richa Kaul, founder and CEO of Complyance, an AI-driven platform transforming governance, risk, and compliance for...

  4. Why Business Knowledge Beats Tool Complexity in the AI Era

    Welcome back to Data Driven, the podcast where we dive deep into the evolving worlds of data science, business intelligence, and artificial intelligence. In this episode, host Frank La Vigne sits down with Rob Collie, CEO of P3 Adaptive and a former Microsoft engineer, to explore the remarkable...

  5. Bridging AI and Human Intelligence – Multicolor Lasers and the Future of Photonic Computing

    Welcome to another episode of Impact Quantum, where we explore the cutting edge of quantum computing and emerging technologies reshaping our world. Today, co-hosts Frank La Vigne and Candace Gillhoolley sit down with Vivek Raghunathan, co-founder of Xscape Photonics, to delve into the…

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  6. Digital Trust in Practice: Compliance, AI, and Human Factors with Sandeep Pauddar

    In this episode, Frank La Vigne sits down with Sandeep Pauddar, Head of Digital Trust at DQS, to explore the fast-evolving world of digital trust, compliance, and data security. From the growing complexities of global regulations, to the increasing intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and…

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  7. AI Adoption in Power Plants and Beyond – Trends, Challenges, and ROI Insights

    Welcome back to another episode of Data Driven! This time, hosts Andy Leonard and Frank La Vigne sit down with Jim Spignardo, Director of Cloud Strategy and AI Enablement at ProArch, to explore the transformative role of AI and data engineering in critical industries. From the challenges of...

  8. Building Trust in AI – Lawrence Snap on Hallucination Detection and the Future of TrustScale

    In this episode, hosts Frank La Vigne and Andy Leonard sit down with Lawrence Snapp, CEO and board member of TrustScale, an innovative AI trust and verification platform. Together, they explore the crucial topic of trust in artificial intelligence—how hallucinations from AI models can spiral out…

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  9. Numeracy, Probability, and Business – Embracing Randomness for Better Decisions

    In this episode, host Andy Leonard sits down with Ilan Man, founder and CEO of Paradox Machines, a full-stack data and AI company based in Brooklyn. Ilan shares his fascinating journey from an actuarial career to the dynamic field of data science, exploring the rise of big data, the art of...

  10. Tackling Data Engineering Challenges with Autonomous AI Agents

    In this episode, Frank La Vigne sits down with Pradnesh Patil, co-founder and CEO of Altima AI, to explore how AI is revolutionizing the world of data engineering. Together, they dive into the challenges of modern data stacks, the explosion of tools and technologies, and how AI-powered agents are...

  11. Unlocking Enterprise Knowledge – AI, Document Comprehension, and the Future of RAG

    In this episode, hosts Candace Gillhoolley and Frank La Vigne are joined by Neil Katz, Chief Product Officer at Valantor AI—a four-time Emmy winner whose unconventional journey spans from technology startups to award-winning journalism, and now to the forefront of enterprise AI innovation. Neil...

  12. Demystifying State in AI: Smarter Reasoning and Real-World Legal Applications

    In this episode, Frank sits down with Devansh Devansh, founder and head of AI at Iris, whose journey spans from building a thriving tech community of over 10,000 on Substack to developing advanced legal AI tools that revolutionize how lawyers work through complex reasoning. The conversation...

  13. How Data and AI Are Revolutionizing Philanthropy for Nonprofits and Donors

    In this episode, the conversation focused on the intersection of data intelligence, artificial intelligence, and philanthropy. A key theme that emerged was the growing importance of data-driven decision making in the nonprofit sector, which, despite representing 5% of the GDP and employing 10% of...

  14. Why ‘Data-Driven Decisions’ Are a Myth

    This week, we dive deep into the world of data, decision-making, and uncertainty with Dale Nesbitt, a lecturer at Stanford and principal at Arrowhead Economics. Drawing on his unique upbringing in a mining town, Dale Nesbitt shares how witnessing raw data collection firsthand shaped his…

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  15. Bulletproof KDE and Why Linux is Winning Over Developers

    On this episode of Data Driven, hosts Frank La Vigne and Candace Gillhoolley are joined by hardware and open source expert Michael Makowski to discuss the shifting landscape of developer workstations and AI hardware. As Windows usage declines among developers and AI engineers, Linux is…

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  16. Connectivity and Trust in Agentic AI -Overcoming Distributed Challenges with Band

    In this episode of Data Driven, we're diving into the rapidly evolving world of agentic AI—where autonomous AI agents collaborate, communicate, and occasionally collide. Our guest, Vlad Luzin, co-founder and CTO of Band, joins us to explore the technical challenges and real-world implications of...

  17. Wrangling a Thousand AI Agents: Control, Auditability, and Emergency Shutdowns

    Imagine waking up to find a thousand AI agents silently making decisions across your company—and no one knows exactly what they're accessing. In this episode of Data Driven, hosts Frank La Vigne and Andy Leonard sit down with Ron Longo, CEO of Trustlogix, to explore the evolving landscape of AI...

  18. Why Data Driven Cultures Succeed and Technology Alone Falls Short

    As we launch season 10, your favorite semi-sentient British AI co-host returns to the microphone alongside Frank La Vigne for a compelling exploration of what it truly means to be a data-driven organization. In this episode, Frank sits down with Sebastian Wernicke, author of "Data Inspired" and...

  19. Navigating the Wild West of AI in Finance: Policies, Pitfalls, and Opportunities

    In this episode, we dive into the rapidly evolving world of AI in the financial sector. Frank La Vigne and Candace Gillhoolley are joined by Daniel Yoo, founder and CEO of Finmate AI, a company at the forefront of custom agentic AI solutions for financial advisors. Together, they explore how...

  20. Token Economy and AI Agents: The Final Hurdles in Enterprise Deployment

    In this episode, Frank La Vigne sits down with his Red Hat colleague Christopher Newland for a deep dive into the evolving challenges and opportunities at the intersection of AI, open source, and enterprise technology. Fresh off attending both IBM Think and Red Hat Summit, Christopher Newland...

  21. The Neuroresilient Leader: Staying Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

    In this episode, hosts Frank La Vigne and Candace Gillhoolley sit down with Angus Nelson—author, podcaster, and expert on leadership and human potential in the age of AI. Together, they dive deep into the rapidly changing landscape of technology and work, exploring how relentless market…

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  22. Governance, Architecture, and the Evolving Role of Data Engineers in the AI Age

    In this week’s show, Frank La Vigne sits down with data and analytics engineer Wasim Rana for a deep dive into the realities of building, managing, and securing data infrastructure in modern businesses. Together, they explore the critical challenge of preventing data lakes from turning into data...

  23. Alternative Data and Its Impact on Modern Investing

    Today, we journey into the fast-evolving world of prediction markets, KPI trading, and the new frontiers of retail finance. Joining us is Candace, alongside our guest from Benzinga, a fintech innovator working to democratize financial data once reserved for Wall Street elites. We delve into how...

  24. Andy Boettcher on Why This is the Age of the Chaotic Brain

    this episode, Frank sits down with Andy Boettcher, the Chief Innovation Officer at DoubleTrack, for a candid conversation about embracing the power (and chaos!) of modern AI tools. Together, they dive into how neurodiversity and "chaotic brains" are thriving in this new era, where ideas can be...

  25. Synthetic Populations and the Future of Decision Intelligence

    In this episode of Data Driven, Frank and Andy dive into the future of market intelligence with Dr. Jill Axline, co-founder and CEO of Mavera—a company building synthetic populations that simulate real human behaviour, cognition, and emotion. Forget Personas. We're talking real-time, AI-driven...

  26. Microsoft Fabric Unpacked: AI, Data Sovereignty, and a Bit of Clippy Nostalgia

    In today’s show, BAILeY, your semi-sentient hostess with the mostest metadata, teams up with Frank La Vigne to welcome the ever-insightful Andrew Brust for a deep dive into the evolving Microsoft data ecosystem. From nostalgic tales of Windows history and scoring elusive Clippy swag at Ignite, to...

  27. Celebrating 400 Episodes – How AI Turbocharges Coding, Podcasting, and Creativity

    Welcome to a milestone episode of Data Driven! In episode 400, hosts BAILeY, Frank La Vigne, and Andy Leonard gather to reflect on nearly a decade at the forefront of podcasting about data, AI, and the world of software engineering. This special edition takes you behind the scenes with stories of...

  28. The Real Risks of LLMs - Guardrails, Judgment, and the Human Element in Cybersecurity

    In this episode of Data Driven, hosts Frank La Vigne, Candace Gillhoolley, and BAILeY sit down with Mike Armistead, CEO of Pulse Security AI—a cybersecurity veteran who's been fortifying digital defenses since before AI made headlines and hackers had professional profiles. Together, they dig into...

  29. Going From Spreadsheets to Smart Agents - Modernizing Supply Chain Intelligence

    In this episode, Frank La Vigne sits down with Itay Haber, CEO of Data Noetic, to unpack how AI is revolutionizing supply chain management. Forget spreadsheets and dashboards—Data Noetic is building an autonomous digital brain that proactively tackles delivery bottlenecks and bridges the gap...

  30. Inside Nvidia GTC DC: AI, Quantum Computing, Robotics, and the Future of Supercomputers

    Welcome to another exciting episode of Data Driven! On this week’s show, hosts Frank La Vigne and Candace Gillhoolley take you inside the NVIDIA GTC conference in Washington, DC—an event that’s rapidly evolved from a hardware showcase into a crossroads for AI, robotics, and quantum computing...

  31. The Fast-Moving Train of AI - Sovereignty, Acceleration, & Lessons from History

    On this episode of Data Driven, hosts Frank La Vigne and Leonard celebrate a major milestone: the 30th anniversary of Franksworld.com, one of the OGs of tech blogging that’s survived multiple browser wars, dot-com crashes, and the relentless march of Internet time. Joined by guest Saket Saurabh,...

  32. Compute, Carbon, and Cashflow Silicon Data’s Big Bet on GPU Markets

    Welcome to another episode of Data Driven, where we dive deep into how data and AI are shaping—sometimes shaking—the modern world. In this episode, hosts Frank La Vigne, Andy Leonard, and Carmen Li sit down with Carmen Lee, the trailblazing CEO of Silicon Data and a former Bloomberg data...

  33. Why Simulating Reality Is the Key to Advancing Artificial Intelligence

    In this episode, we're joined once again by Christopher Nuland, technical marketing manager at Red Hat, whose globe-trotting schedule rivals the complexity of a Kubernetes deployment. Christopher sits down with hosts Bailey and Frank La Vigne to explore the frontier of artificial…

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  34. Dr Ido Zamberg on The Role of AI in Modern Healthcare Delivery From Databases to Defibrillators

    Welcome to another episode of Data Driven! Today, hosts Frank La Vigne and Andy Leonard, are joined by Dr. Ido Zamberg—a rare breed who’s equally comfortable rebooting servers and saving lives. Dr. Zamberg is a physician, software engineer, chief medical officer at C8 Health, and a true innovator...

  35. Thanos Diakakis on Surviving the Software Apocalypse – AI, Agile, and Good Engineering

    On this episode of Data Driven, we venture into the ever-shifting landscape of software engineering, AI-assisted coding, and the sometimes chaotic future of development teams with special guest Thanos Diacakis—no, not the Marvel villain, but a powerhouse in software leadership whose career spans...

  36. Dr Mike Orkin on Blackjack, Lightning, and Apophenia: The Surprising Psychology of Probability

    On this episode of Data Driven, we’re shuffling up some probability, statistics, and a bit of Las Vegas magic with Dr. Michael Orkin—a renowned statistician, data scientist, and former advisor to casino odds makers. Hosts Andy Leonard, Frank La Vigne, and BAILeY dig into the fascinating numbers...

  37. From Cold War to Code Wars: Unpacking America’s Bold AI Strategy

    Welcome to another episode of Data Driven, where we delve deep into the crossroads of data, technology, and the ever-shifting world of geopolitics. In this packed episode, hosts Frank La Vigne and Bailey are joined by Christopher Nuland, AI technical marketing manager at Red Hat, for a candid,...

  38. Dr Alan Bekker on Multimodal Avatars, Education, and Authentic Digital Connections

    In today’s conversation, hosts BAILeY and Frank La Vigne sit down with Dr. Alan Becker, co-founder and CEO of E Self AI and former co-founder of Voca AI, which was acquired by Snap in 2020. Dr. Becker brings a powerhouse combination of academic expertise and entrepreneurial experience, with a PhD...

  39. Christopher Nuland on Stacking Servers & Superintelligence: Hype and Reality Behind AI 2027

    Welcome to another episode of Data Driven—the podcast where we explore the future of technology, one neural network at a time. In this episode, your hosts Frank La Vigne and Bailey are joined by Christopher Newland, Principal AI Technical Marketing Manager at Red Hat, globetrotter, and resident...

  40. Amir Berman on Making Construction Smarter with AI and Analytics

    In this episode, host Frank La Vigne is joined by Amir Berman, VP of Industry Transformation at Buildots, to explore how AI, computer vision, and cutting-edge analytics are revolutionizing the construction industry. Forget everything you thought you knew about dusty blueprints and endless...

  41. The AI Driven Leader: Rethinking Strategy, Decision Making, and Personal Growth

    Welcome to the season nine premiere of Data Driven, where we kick things off with a thought-provoking deep dive into the world of AI-powered leadership. In this episode, hosts Frank La Vigne, Andy Leonard, and BAILeY are joined by Geoff Woods, bestselling author of "The AI Driven Leader."…

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  42. *Special Announcement* From 386 Computers to AI Leadership: Our Season Nine Kickoff

    Andy and I are kicking off Season Nine of Data Driven with a bang: an insightful interview with Jeff Woods, author of “The AI Driven Leader.” Andy, Bailey, and I are thrilled to bring you brand-new conversations, deep dives, and data stories all season long. Stay tuned for the official release…

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  43. Jacob Leverich on Efficiency, Elegance, and the Joy of Not Grepping log files at 2AM

    This week, Frank sat down with Dr. Jacob Leverich—Stanford PhD, cofounder of Observe, and a veteran of the Google MapReduce team and Splunk. Jacob’s journey, from tinkering with video game code as a kid, to innovating at the cutting edge of distributed systems and energy efficiency, is as…

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  44. István Mészáros on going From CERN to Startup & The Cat That Launched a Thousand Queries

    Welcome to another insightful episode of Data Driven! Today, we're diving into the world of warehouse-native analytics with our special guest, István Mészáros, cofounder of Mitsu. Join us as we explore how Mitsu empowers startups and enterprises with a new approach to data analytics. From his...

  45. Barr Moses on How Data Observability Can Save Your Company Millions

    On this episode of Data Driven, we welcome Barr Moses, CEO and co-founder of Monte Carlo, as she delves into the fascinating world of data observability. Join hosts Frank La Vigne and Andy Leonard as they explore how reliable data is crucial for making sound business decisions in today's...

  46. Sanjay Annadate on Data Driven Digital Transformation

    In this episode, Sanjay joins Frank for a deep dive into the heart of digital transformation and AI-powered automation. Here are some of the key takeaways: Digital Transformation Evolution: Sanjay reflects on his nearly three-decade journey witnessing the digital shift from infancy to the…

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  47. Trevor Schulze on How CIO’s Can Drive AI Strategy

    In this episode, Andy Leonard and Frank La Vigne are thrilled to be joined by Trevor Schulze, the Chief Information Officer at Alteryx. Trevor brings an unparalleled perspective on digital transformation, drawing from his impressive tenure at industry giants such as Micron, Cisco, and…

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  48. Lillian Pierson on Revolutionizing Growth Marketing with AI

    Andy Leonard and Frank La Vigne delve into the exciting world of AI and growth marketing with the renowned Lillian Pierson. Lillian, a globally recognized AI growth strategist and author. She shares her unique journey from engineering to data science and her role as a fractional CMO. She provides...

  49. Dean Guida on AI Insights, Data Analytics, and Business Growth

    Today, we've got an exciting episode lined up for you. Hosts Frank La Vigne and Bailey dive deep into the tech universe with Dean Guida, the CEO and founder of Infragistics. Dean brings his 35-year journey and expansive experience in technology to the table, reminiscing about the early days of...

  50. Arjun Patel on Vector Databases and the Future of Semantic Search

    Today, we delve into the intriguing world of vector databases, retrieval augmented generation, and a surprising twist—origami. Our special guest, Arjun Patel, a developer advocate at Pinecone, will be walking us through his mission to make vector databases and semantic search more accessible....

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Data Driven: the podcast where we explore the emerging field of Data Science. We bring the best minds in Data, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence right to you every Tuesday.

The field of data science mashes up the worlds of statistics, database architecture and software engineering. Data Scientist has been labelled by the Harvard Business Review, as "the sexiest job of the 21st century." A quick search of job search sites reveal that this field is in high demand.

In a world where Data is the new Oil, Data Science the new Refineries, consider this Car Talk for the Data Age. Every week we bring the best minds in this emerging field straight to you. Our goal is to educate and inspire our listeners so that they can be prepared to thrive in a Data Driven world.

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