In this episode, our Host Andrew Turner interviews Andrew Ahn, founder and CEO of Praxi Data, about the importance of data and the challenges in the data industry. They discuss the hype cycle of data technologies and the need for good quality data. Andrew Ahn introduces the concept of generative AI and its role in solving data problems. He also provides practical advice for businesses in 2024. The episode concludes with a teaser for future episodes of the Praxi Pod.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:01 The Importance of Data

04:05 The Hype Cycle of Data Industry

07:06 Challenges in Data Work Productivity

09:44 The Quantum Shift in Technology

11:49 The Need for Good Quality Data

13:34 The Role of Generative AI

19:27 Practical Advice for 2024

23:07 Conclusion

Specialised in Big Data and governance, with roles at Waterline Data, Hortonworks, and NYSE Euronext. Founded Praxi, developed three Data Catalogs, and achieved over $60M in sales.