Curious how a scrappy team of Apache Spark inventors built one of the fastest-growing data platforms in the world? This episode dives deep into how Databricks fused the best of data lakes and data warehouses to spark the “Lakehouse” revolution—enabling efficient data engineering, analytics, and AI all on a single platform. We’ll uncover the open-source roots that fuel Databricks’ innovation, the technical brilliance behind Delta Lake and MLflow, plus real-world success stories from giants like Shell, Comcast, and H&M. You’ll also hear about Databricks’ ever-evolving roadmap, their surging momentum in the AI space, and why investors have their eyes on a potential 2025 IPO. Whether you’re a data buff, a tech visionary, or just curious about the next wave of analytics breakthroughs, you won’t want to miss this exploration of Databricks’ powerful moat—and how it’s shaping the future of data-driven enterprises worldwide.