Who said data was just invisible strings of numbers? On this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life our host and GVP of Solution Specialist Sales at Informatica, Amy Horowitz, is joined by Cathy Hackl,  CEO and Founder of Future Dynamics. Cathy is a globally recognized futurist, an expert in deep tech and a speaker on AI - and this conversation looks at the challenges businesses are facing bringing AI into their practices, alongside the future of data analysis through physical AI hardware. 


What You’ll Learn

• How to look beyond the spreadsheet when sourcing and analysing data
• Why the quality of your data is fundamental to a successful AI implementation
• How to approach AI adoption across organizations while managing resistance and ensuring positive ROI
• How to bridge the gap between raw data and AI applications at work
• What we need to do to teach our kids about effective AI usage
• How the world will be viewing and reading data in the future

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Cathy Hackl on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathyhackl/ The AdWeek Techmagic podcast: https://www.adweek.com/podcasts/tech-magic/ Amy Horowitz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyhorowitz/ Informatica Website: https://www.informatica.com/ 

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What good are AI and Data if you don’t use them to YOUR competitive advantage? On this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, Nick Dobbins, Worldwide VP and Field CTO at Informatica, welcomes John Thompson, Principal and Owner of Marketing Sciences LLC and author of multiple data and AI books, for a deep dive into practical strategies for AI implementation, the emergence of causal AI, and how to choose the right AI projects that solve genuine business problems.


What You’ll Learn

• How to reverse-engineer the AI implementation problem by focusing on solving executives' most pressing operational challenges
• Why starting with strategic business problems leads to better AI adoption and ROI 
• The emerging potential of Causal AI and how it differs from traditional correlation-based approaches
• How to be data ready by focusing on specific use cases  
• The practical framework for scaling AI initiatives across large organizations while maintaining governance
• Methods to bridge the gap between theoretical AI use and practical application 

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When it comes to the use of AI and data, one question must be asked - do you want to do it well or do it big? On this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, Nick Dobbins, Worldwide VP and Field CTO, Informatica sits down with Kayvaun Rowshankish, Senior Partner at McKinsey to explore the intricacies of getting data management right, on a large-scale.


What You’ll Learn

• Using AI agents to orchestrate multiple complex tasks across different domains
• Why traditional data management principles remain crucial even as AI capabilities advance
• What essential investments are needed to build a robust data foundation for AI implementations
• How to maximize AI adoption through data literacy and business engagement
• The emerging career opportunities in data engineering, prompt engineering, and ML Ops
• Why partnering with business stakeholders is crucial for successful AI implementations

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00:00 - Intro01:54 - Keeping Up with Kayvaun: His Journey to Data Management03:45 - The Progress Story: Leadership Buy-In & AI Adoption05:55 - Agentic AI: How’s It Changing the Landscape?08:55 - Are We Data Ready for Agentic AI? 13:57 - What Do Organizations Need to Invest In?  16:25 - The Criticality of Data Literacy & Data Management Strategies 19:36 - What Skills Do People Need to Secure Their Place at Work? 21:55 - The Nitty Gritties of Responsible Use of AI 24:24 - Kayvaun’s Advice: Bring Your Business Along With You If you enjoyed this episode, please visit:Informatica.com

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Responsible governance doesn’t always have to be a death knell for innovation. In fact, if done right, it can be the thing that helps you thrive. In part 2 of the conversation between Gaurav Pathak, VP of Product Management for AI and Metadata at Informatica and host and VP of Data Governance and Data Integration Solution Sales at Informatica, Amy Horowitz, the pair continues the discussion around the future of AI, spotlighting the criticality of governance and security. 


Together, they explore: 

• The fundamentals of AI governance and its role in enterprise innovation
• Why governance creates helpful guardrails rather than barriers to progress
• The two types of AI data: grounding data (enterprise reality) and training data (new skills)
• The significance of China's Deep Seek model and its impact on AI accessibility
• Legal teams' concerns about AI data management and access controls
• How organizations can balance innovation with responsible AI governance practices
  
  

Whether you’re looking to enhance AI governance structures in your organization or set the stage for perfect balance between regulation and innovation around AI, this conversation spotlights the fact that security and creativity do not have to be in conflict with each other.  
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00:00 Intro
01:00 The Wild, Wild West of AI & AI Governance 05:14 The Linux Moment for AI09:11 The Informatica Model & Getting Comfortable with Governance 


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In this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, host and VP of Data Governance and Data Integration Solution Sales at Informatica Amy Horowitz welcomes Gaurav Pathak, VP of Product Management for AI and Metadata at Informatica and DataIQ 2025 Data and AI Leader of the Year nominee, to unravel how AI is transforming data management at scale.


Together, they cut through the noise to discuss:

• How AI is turning data from a technical bottleneck into a business-wide enabler
• Why data quality and governance are non-negotiable for AI success
• How AI is shifting data ownership from IT to business teams
• Key hurdles organizations face when adopting AI-driven solutions—and how to overcome them
• The rapid evolution of agentic AI and its three vectors of development
• The next frontier: AI-powered creativity and its role in modern data management
  
  

Whether you’re an enterprise leader looking to future-proof your data strategy or a data architect navigating AI transformation, this episode is packed with expert insights you can apply today.

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The value of data is rarely questioned in the fast-moving world of AI. And yet, using data in a way that is truly useful for your organization is a concept that is less understood. On this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, host Nick Dobbins, Worldwide VP and Field CTO, Informatica, welcomes Sudeep Regmi, Head of Enterprise Data Management Innovation at Takeda, one of the industry’s leading voices, and an advocate for “happy data”, to uncover the big picture and answer some critical questions. 


Together, they unpack the secrets behind accurate and useful data collection, identifying the data that you truly need and how data collection can elevate business use cases. They further consider the ethical impacts of AI and the behind the scenes of increased governance in data collection and application.


As data collection becomes the norm, it’s critical to understand how one can leverage data for organizational success. If you’re keen on transforming data into a must-have asset of genuine value for your business, tune in! 

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From the military to cybersecurity - the conversation on the latest episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life is as dynamic as the very industry it spotlights! Tune in as host and VP of Data Governance and Data Integration Solution Sales at Informatica, Amy Horowitz, welcomes Mark Lynd, Head of Executive Advisory and Strategy at Netsync and a prominent AI and cybersecurity thought leader, to uncover the spectrum of possibility that AI brings to the world of cybersecurity. 

Together, they shine a light on the unique approaches necessary in making the most of this intersection, cultivating a real understanding of the value AI brings to cybersecurity, the challenges in making the “pilot to production” channel a successful reality and ensuring the ethical use of AI every step of the way. 

The pair also discusses the importance of cutting through the noise of data and focusing on the quality of AI output and data management. In this digital age, the world of cybersecurity is just opening up. So, come take a peek! 

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The once magical nature of GenAI and related technologies is wearing off and what lies ahead is a world of potential  that needs to be better understood. In this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, host Amy Horowitz, VP of Data Governance and Data Integration Solution Sales at Informatica welcomes Scott Holcomb, Transformation Consulting Leader for Generative AI at Deloitte to unpack and explore the reality of AI today. 


Together, they dive into Scott’s rich experience in the world of Data and AI, and how his engineering roots have shaped his understanding of AI and its potential. Scott also shines a light on the common challenges companies face in effective implementation of AI and how using AI as “pixie-dust” can cause organizational issues. The conversation further explores the barriers to scaling AI, including data and change management, and the need for trustworthiness in AI outputs, as well as a robust measurement system to track the progress and efficacy of AI solutions in place. 


Tune in for an engaging conversation full of actionable insights on navigating the complex and dynamic world of AI, how organizations can set themselves up for effective AI adoption, and the critical role of data in making the magic truly happen!

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The end of the year is a great time for reflection and that’s exactly what we’re doing on the latest episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life. Tune into our holiday special as hosts Amy Horowitz, VP for Solution Sales for Data Integration and Data Governance and Nick Dobbins, Field CTO at Informatica look back on the year in AI, through past conversations with the industry’s leading voices. 


In this episode, they take a close look at the critical issue of trust in AI, spotlighting valuable insights provided by Graeme Thompson and Tanja Ubert, emphasizing the need to provide quality data that is reliable. They also dive deeper into how data governance has evolved into a strategic asset for businesses, revisiting a conversation with Kenneth Landry.


The conversation further explores intriguing nuances like the cultural impact of AI, the relevance of AI literacy as a competitive advantage and driver of business strategy, as well as the potential for organizational transformation with the effective use of AI, through insights from Jim Rowan, Willem Koenders and Amy McNee. 


Salema Rice’s reflections on the role of people and culture in successful AI implementation, close out the episode, along with Amy and Nick’s thoughts on the year gone by. Listen in!

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Nick Dobbins, host and Field CTO at Informatica enjoyed the company of William McKnight in this fantastic new episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life. William, President of McKnight Consulting Group has made an impact in data management and when he speaks, people take note. His work has spanned consulting, leadership, and groundbreaking research in analytics and cloud technologies. And it’s work that hasn’t gone unrewarded – he’s picked up plenty of accolades, such as being ranked #1 globally in Big Data by Thinkers 360 and being listed on the DataIQ 100.


In this episode, Nick and William discuss:

• The evolving ROI mindset in data management
• Why organizations need to transition from reactive BI to proactive AI 
• Preparing for AI’s complexity 
  
  

William emphasizes that leadership, adaptability, and a focus on continuous maturity in data environments are essential for keeping up with the pace of the rest of the field. If that means embracing generative AI, data observability, or streaming analytics, then so be it! And if you’re still concerned about how to do that properly, his guidance in this episode should set you straight.

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