The Fivetran Data Podcast

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. Read the full show notes at www.fivetran.com/podcast

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.   Read the full show notes at www.fivetran.com/podcast

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.   Read the full show notes at www.fivetran.com/podcast

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

Get ready to think differently about modern data architectures as we sit down with George Fraser, CEO of Fivetran, and Jordan Tagani, CEO of MotherDuck, to explore recent evolutions of data management. They discuss MotherDuck’s innovative new connector built with Fivetran’s Partner SDK, reveal why local data processing on modern laptops is disrupting cloud-based processing and share insights on deploying AI workloads on data lakes. Read the full show notes at www.fivetran.com/podcast

Erin Rebholz, former McKesson executive and President of Merilytic Health, discusses the role of cloud-based solutions, data governance and interoperability in improving clinical outcomes and patient care. Erin emphasizes the importance of effective data sharing and the potential impact of AI and machine learning on healthcare, offering insights into evolving data analytics practices that can empower healthcare providers. Read the full show notes at www.fivetran.com/podcast

Clinton McFall from Davey Resource Group explores the challenges of cloud migrations and the lessons learned along the way. McFall and his team tackle complex data challenges including client data isolation across large data lakes, managing asynchronous data collection from field technicians and safely leveraging GenAI to explore GIS data in new ways. Listen to learn about how the country’s 8th largest employee-owned company is using data to manage difficult environmental projects. Read the full show notes at www.fivetran.com/podcast

Snowflake and Fivetran CMOs are joined by HubSpot's VP of Platform Ecosystems to discuss the evolution of Customer 360 and the emergence of hyper-personalization in marketing. For the full show notes, visit www.fivetran.com/podcast

In this episode of the Fivetran Data Podcast, Frank Carotenuto, Senior Director of Enterprise Data Platforms at Trellix, shares his experience leading the organization’s migration to a single data platform from multiple, siloed data marts. His efforts resulted in a new team structure, modern data architecture and a cross-functional center of excellence. For the full show notes, visit www.fivetran.com/podcast.

CHS Inc.’s Senior Manager of IT Engineering Riley Buss is at the forefront of global data operations for the Fortune 500 secondary cooperative. In this episode, Buss shares how the modern data stack, consisting of Fivetran, Snowflake and dbt, enables the business to reap real-time analytics on terabytes of data from across the globe to drive sustainability and efficiency into the global food supply. Read the full show notes at www.fivetran.com/podcast

The key to breaking down data silos and fostering innovation goes well beyond having the right technology. It’s the people and processes that truly drive change. Ajay Bidani, Data and Insights Manager at Powell Industries, shares his perspective on how a strong, inclusive data culture is fueling the manufacturer’s global success. Read the full show notes at www.fivetran.com/podcast.

George Fraser, CEO and co-founder of Fivetran, and Ali Ghodsi, CEO and co-founder of Databricks, are building products that power the modern data stack. They offer an insider’s perspective on the hardest parts of building and deploying generative AI in the enterprise. Read the full show notes at www.fivetran.com/podcast.

Modern marketing is constantly growing in complexity due to new technology, privacy requirements and analytics opportunities. That’s why the right data integration tools are essential to all of today’s digital marketing endeavors. Lakshmi Ramesh, Vice President of Data Services at Tinuiti, which services brands like Rite Aid, Nestle, and Instacart, joins us to talk about her work at the intersection of tech, data and marketing. We discuss how the company manages the data from hundreds of platforms to serve both clients and internal teams. Read the full show notes at www.fivetran.com/podcast.

In this episode of Data Drip, Aarthi Sridharan, VP of Data Insights and Analytics at BODi, examines her experience leading a complex data migration project to achieve customer 360 in a rapidly evolving fitness industry. She reflects on the challenges of migrating from multiple on-premises data warehouses to a unified cloud-based system and highlights the most important lessons she learned about planning, adapting, and managing a major multi-year project. Read the full show notes at www.fivetran.com/podcast

Data isn’t just information — it’s the catalyst for innovation and transformation. But how do modern data leaders master the process of evolving information to insights? Welcome to the Data Drip, presented by Fivetran. Every other week, host Kelly Kohlleffel sits down with top technology leaders to discuss the trends transforming industries, including data readiness for generative AI, cloud migration, enterprise analytics and much more. Learn more at www.fivetran.com/podcast