Navigating digital change? Learn how data unicorns like Matillion are leading the way.

In this episode, our CEO, David Rice, sits down with Matthew Scullion, Founder and CEO of Matillion, to explore what it really takes to build a unicorn in the enterprise data space. From the early days of Matillion to the rise of AI-ready data strategies, this conversation is packed with insights for Chief Data Officers, CFOs, and enterprise leaders driving transformation.

💡 Why listen?

Find out more on how Matillion carved out a niche by building for data engineers, how they’re preparing enterprises for an AI-first future, and what it takes to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

⏱️ Chapters

00:18 – The Unicorn Mindset

01:49 – What Makes a Data Unicorn?

04:56 – What Separates Matillion’s Tech?

07:14 – Snap and Client Feedback

08:24 – Built for Data Engineers

11:39 – Matillion ETL

15:52 – What’s Changed Over the Years?

30:33 – Maia

32:43 – Staying Ahead of the Curve

39:55 – AI-Ready Data

48:10 – Super Intelligence: Should We Be Afraid?

55:32 – UK vs. Silicon Valley

👤 Featured Speakers

Matthew Scullion:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewscullion?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BoOYUT27%2BTRKO7W9meBt1tQ%3D%3D

David Rice:

www.linkedin.com/in/david-rice-84841914

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