The Ravit Show

Day 1 at the Snowflake Summit where I had the pleasure of interviewing Somesh Saxena from Pantomath on The Ravit Show. Here’s a rundown of our discussion: - Somesh introduced himself and shared insights about Pantomath - We explored how Data Observability has evolved over the last four years - Discussed the key pillars of Data Observability - Somesh shared some intriguing use cases with our audience - We delved into how AI is making a significant impact in the Data Observability space. Stay tuned for more insights and conversations from the Snowflake Summit! #data #ai #snowflakesummit #snowflakeflake2024 #theravitshow

I had a great chat with Ganesh Kirti, Founder & CEO at TrustLogix and Seth Y., Global Field CTO at Snowflake on The Ravit Show at the Snowflake Summit. We discussed a range of core topics, from TrustLogix partnership with Snowflake to the rising complexity of data and the role of AI in security. By aligning TrustLogix data security platform with Snowflake's data management capabilities, TrustLogix is offering a comprehensive solution that addresses data governance, management, and security. We discussed the keynote at the Snowflake Summit about AI and security highlighted the critical role artificial intelligence plays in modern security protocols. We also discussed that it's not just about managing more data, but also about understanding and securing increasingly complex data structures. We spoke about the inseparable link between data and security. Stay tuned for more insights and stories from the Snowflake Summit! #data #ai #datasecurity #snowflakesummit #snowflakeflake2024 #trustlogix #theravitshow

Had a great chat with Mark Balkenende, VP of Product Marketing at Matillion and Joe Reis, Thought Leader in Data Engineering, at the Snowflake Summit. This year’s Deep Dish Data Agenda is packed with incredible insights and interviews. Mark shared more about the exciting customer stories and interviews. We also discussed the current state of Data Engineering and its future. Stay tuned for more updates and insights from the Snowflake Summit! #data #ai #snowflakesummit #snowflakeflake2024 #matillion #theravitshow

BREAKING! Check out my interview with Ed Thompson, CTO, Matillion. Matillion just announced at the Snowflake Data Cloud Summit 2024 that they're democratizing Generative AI (GenAI) for Snowflake users! What does this mean for you? It means that integrating GenAI into your data workflows is about to get a whole lot easier, thanks to their new capabilities and integrations with Snowflake Cortex AI, and Snowflake ML Functions. One of the standout features of this update is Matillion's graphical components - designed to simplify the incorporation of GenAI into data workflows, regardless of your tech expertise. From generating product descriptions to summarizing lengthy reports, these components open up a world of possibilities. Adding more icing on the cake, Matillion now supports all major Snowflake AI capabilities. This means you get a complete, easy-to-use, no-code AI solution that integrates seamlessly with your existing data workflows. In a nutshell, Matillion is making AI more accessible, secure, and beneficial for everyone. This is a significant step forward in their ongoing mission to democratize AI. So, gear up to explore these new features and redefine the way you work with data! #data #ai #snowflakesummit #snowflakeflake2024 #matillion #theravitshow

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Neil Carson, CEO of Yellowbrick Data on The Ravit Show at their Mountain View office. Our conversation covered some fascinating insights about the company and its vision for the future of data warehousing. What did we cover in the interview -- - I kicked off by asking Neil to introduce himself and share a bit about Yellowbrick. His passion for driving innovation in the data space was evident as he explained how Yellowbrick is redefining the data warehouse landscape with their unique approach. - One of the key questions I had was why the world needs another data warehouse vendor. Neil highlighted the significant challenges that Yellowbrick is addressing, particularly with their Private Data Cloud. He emphasized the increasing need for secure, efficient, and scalable data solutions in a world where data volumes are growing exponentially. - We also discussed the importance of Kubernetes to Yellowbrick's architectural vision. Neil elaborated on how Kubernetes enables their platform to be multi-cloud and hybrid, supporting open platforms and providing unparalleled flexibility and scalability. This approach allows businesses to deploy and manage their data infrastructure seamlessly across different environments. Finally, I was curious about how a smaller startup like Yellowbrick competes with giants like Redshift, Snowflake, and Google. Neil's response was inspiring. He spoke about the agility, innovation, and customer-centric focus that drives Yellowbrick to deliver exceptional performance and value, setting them apart in a competitive market. It was a truly enlightening conversation, and I'm excited to see how Yellowbrick continues to innovate and lead in the data warehousing space. Learn more about Yellowbrick Data here — https://yellowbrick.com/ #data #ai #datawarehouse #yellowbrick #theravitshow

Andrew Swinney, VP, Head of Data and Marketing at Leader Bank is one of the best leaders in the Data space. It was such a pleasure chatting with him on The Ravit Show at the Snowflake Summit about Leader Bank and Matillion. Here are the key points we discussed: - Introduction and overview of Leader Bank's Client 360 program - Key challenges faced in unifying customer data - How a unified customer data view improves understanding of customer behavior and value - The role of Matillion in their data unification efforts - How Matillion and Snowflake have facilitated data-driven client service at Leader Bank - Specific features of Matillion that have been particularly beneficial for Leader Bank - Andrew's vision for the future with Matillion Stay tuned for more insights from the Snowflake Summit! #data #ai #snowflakesummit #snowflakeflake2024 #matillion #theravitshow

It was great to have Zachary Friedman, Director of Product Management at Immuta on The Ravit Show at the Snowflake Summit. Here's what was discussed on the show -- -- Immuta’s announcement around Iceberg tables and how companies are leveraging them to gain freedom for compute and storage platforms -- How Immuta supports discovery, policy, monitoring, and audit across various platforms, including Iceberg tables -- Also discussed the importance of supporting Iceberg tables, emphasizing the freedom to choose storage and compute platforms, saving time, money, and effort, and aligning with Immuta's principle of cross-platform support -- Zach shared some highlights and surprises from the Snowflake Summit #data #ai #datasecurity #snowflakesummit #snowflakeflake2024 #immuta #theravitshow

I had a blast chatting with Steven Touw, Co-Founder & CTO of Immuta on The Ravit Show. Here are some key highlights: -- Steve shared Immuta’s focus on AI, particularly in managing security and risk for AI applications -- Discussed the importance of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Immuta's layered approach: discovery, policy, monitoring, audit -- Insight into how customers like Booking.com are using AI for recommendation engines -- Steve's take on “AI for security”: useful for repetitive, time-consuming tasks but not everything benefits from AI -- Steve’s highlights from the show so far. Stay tuned for more insights from the Snowflake Summit! #data #ai #datasecurity #snowflakesummit #snowflakeflake2024 #immuta #theravitshow

I had a blast chatting with Matthew Carroll, CEO of Immuta, and Murali Gandhirajan, Global Healthcare Field CTO at Snowflake on The Ravit Show at the Snowflake Summit 2024. Here's what we discussed -- -- The use of data in Health Life Sciences (HLS) over the past few years and the specific areas HLS companies are focusing on, like genomics and medical device manufacturers -- Use cases Snowflake and Immuta are solving for HLS customers and how Immuta helps in managing and securing large data sets generated during clinical trials and drug development -- They both shared highlights from the Snowflake Data Cloud Summit so far Stay tuned for more insights from the Snowflake Summit! #data #ai #datasecurity #snowflakesummit #snowflakeflake2024 #immuta #theravitshow

Check out my interview with Shirshanka Das, CTO and Co-founder of Acryl Data, at the Snowflake Summit. We discussed some interesting topics, including DataHub, Acryl, and the Control Plane for Data and AI. -- An important part of our discussion centered around the concept of a "Control Plane for Data and AI" -- As AI use-cases become more prevalent, a Control Plane serves as a crucial tool for organizations. It offers a single point of control and visibility for all data and AI operations, simplifying the complexities of AI implementation -- We also discussed about the future of AI use-cases given the hype of metadata solutions on the market -- On the subject of open source, Shirshanka emphasized its importance in fostering a collaborative environment for knowledge sharing and innovation Stay tuned for more insights and stories from the Snowflake Summit! #data #ai #snowflakesummit #snowflakeflake2024 #acryldata #theravitshow