Greg Bucko is a Data Product Partner at Regions Bank. He’s spent 25 years turning raw data into better business decisions. From early analytics roles to leading data product strategy, he’s seen every stage of the data maturity curve, and knows why most companies still struggle to extract real value.

In this episode, Greg explains why data fundamentals still matter in the age of AI, how communication and storytelling make analytics actionable, and why creativity might be the most underrated skill in data leadership.

You will hear:

- Why strong data governance is still the foundation of AI success

- How organizational silos, and not technology, block data maturity

- Why “understanding money flow” is as critical as model building

Learn how to evolve from dashboards to decisions—and build data practices that drive confidence, not confusion.

=== Connect with Greg:

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbucko/

- Website: https://www.regions.com/personal-banking

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