ThinkData Podcast

In this episode of the ThinkData Podcast, I was joined by Matt Vail, CTO at Datavant, the largest health data exchange in the U.S. Topics include: ❤️🩹Matt’s journey from founder to CTO at Datavant ❤️🩹What Datavant does and the problem it solves in healthcare ❤️🩹How they handle both identified and de-identified health data at scale ❤️🩹What sets Datavant apart in a crowded AI healthtech market ❤️🩹Key challenges Matt faces as a scaling CTO ❤️🩹The tech trends reshaping healthcare, and which excite him most ❤️🩹How he hires and retains top talent in a competitive market https://lnkd.in/eEhcCUBt

Today’s guest is Adil, Chief Technology Officer at OXIO. Adil spent nearly two decades at Verizon before joining OXIO in 2023, where he now leads the technology strategy for a company that’s redefining telecom. OXIO is the world’s first telecom-as-a-service platform. It empowers brands to launch their mobile networks, giving them full control over the wireless experience and access to valuable customer data. We covered a lot, including: 🎙️After nearly 20 years at Verizon, what inspired him to join a startup like OXIO 🎙️How is AI reshaping the mobile telecom space? 🎙️What’s driving users to switch mobile providers, and how can AI help address those frustrations? 🎙️How does OXIO use AI to personalize plans while handling user data ethically 🎙️How brands use AI to deliver mobile experiences that truly stand out from traditional carriers. https://lnkd.in/edRXAKuM

Today, I’m joined by Anita Kirkovska, Head of Growth at Vellum, a platform that helps businesses build and manage AI into production. We’ll talk about how Vellum is making AI more accessible, how companies are using it, and Anita’s role in driving that growth. In this episode: 🎙️How Vellum helps businesses build and manage AI applications in production 🎙️Anita’s role in driving growth and go-to-market strategy 🎙️The six levels of agentic AI behavior, and why they matter 🎙️Key insights from The State of AI 2025 report (25% of companies now run AI in production) 🎙️What’s enabling successful AI adoption, and what’s holding others back 🎙️Where the AI space is heading, and how Vellum is preparing for it https://lnkd.in/eYr7K8JA

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Karthik, General Manager of AI at LogicMonitor, an AI-powered platform helping businesses manage IT across both cloud and on-premises environments. Karthik brings a wealth of experience, with 14 years at SAP and nearly 5 years at Aisera, leading innovation in AI and IT operations. We're excited to have him on the show! In this conversation, we dive into: ✔️Karthik’s career journey and what led him to join LogicMonitor. ✔️How LogicMonitor helps businesses manage modern IT infrastructures. ✔️How companies can prepare for the AI era and optimize hybrid data center workloads. ✔️The latest updates to LogicMonitor’s AI agent, Edwin AI, and how it's simplifying life for IT teams. ✔️Trends shaping the future of the data center ecosystem, and how LogicMonitor is positioning for what's ahead. Stay tuned for an insightful discussion on how AI is transforming IT management! https://lnkd.in/eZ2EcsK5

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking to Manish Choudhary, President of Retail at SymphonyAI, a company specializing in predictive and generative AI solutions across various industries. We covered a lot of ground, with Manish sharing valuable insights from his experience leading SymphonyAI’s retail division. Here’s a glimpse into what we discussed: ✔️What excites him most about the future of AI in retail ✔️The biggest challenges in driving AI adoption in the sector, and how SymphonyAI is tackling them ✔️How AI can empower better decision-making in an industry traditionally driven by human expertise and slower to embrace new technologies This was a thought-provoking conversation about the evolving role of AI in retail. If you’re curious about how AI is transforming the customer experience, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! https://lnkd.in/ggSMPwEg

On today’s episode, I’m joined by Krishnan, who is currently at AWS, where he advises enterprise companies on implementing the best AWS solutions for their business. Before joining AWS, Krishnan spent several years launching and building companies in the AI, drone, and edge processing space, bringing deep experience across early-stage innovation and technical leadership. In this episode, we’ll explore: • A Brief Overview of Krishnan’s Background His journey in leading, growing, and advising early-stage AI, data, and tech companies. • Why Startups Struggle with Go-to-Market (GTM) and Sales Strategies Common pitfalls and how early-stage founders can avoid them. • What Private Equity Firms Look for in Acquisition Targets Key evaluation criteria for AI, data, SaaS, and deep tech businesses. • How Generative AI is Transforming Industries From healthcare to entertainment, real-world applications, and future potential. • Challenges Startups Face in Adopting Generative AI Including funding hurdles, integration complexity, and data privacy issues. https://lnkd.in/eZ3Zv_VB

Today on the ThinkData Podcast, I’m excited to welcome Said Ouissal, Co-Founder and CEO of ZEDEDA, a cloud-native SaaS platform for edge orchestration. Said brings a wealth of experience in networking and telecommunications, having held senior roles at major players like Juniper Networks, Violin Memory, and Ericsson. Under his leadership, ZEDEDA has experienced rapid global growth, helping businesses deploy and manage edge computing at scale. Topics Covered ✔️Said’s Journey - His background and what inspired him to launch Zededa ✔️Understanding Edge Orchestration - What it is, and why it’s becoming essential across industries ✔️Building a Global Business - Key steps the founding team took to scale internationally ✔️Go-To-Market & Product-Market Fit - Strategy, growing pains, and how ZEDEDA found its niche ✔️The Role of AI in IoT - How AI is accelerating innovation, especially in the energy sector ✔️Customer Success Stories - Real-world examples of ZEDEDA’s impact on clients https://lnkd.in/esMhPZhh

Today on the ThinkData Podcast, I’m excited to welcome Said Ouissal, Co-Founder and CEO of ZEDEDA, a cloud-native SaaS platform for edge orchestration. Said brings a wealth of experience in networking and telecommunications, having held senior roles at major players like Juniper Networks, Violin Memory, and Ericsson. Under his leadership, ZEDEDA has experienced rapid global growth, helping businesses deploy and manage edge computing at scale. Topics Covered ✔️Said’s Journey - His background and what inspired him to launch Zededa ✔️Understanding Edge Orchestration - What it is, and why it’s becoming essential across industries ✔️Building a Global Business - Key steps the founding team took to scale internationally ✔️Go-To-Market & Product-Market Fit - Strategy, growing pains, and how ZEDEDA found its niche ✔️The Role of AI in IoT - How AI is accelerating innovation, especially in the energy sector ✔️Customer Success Stories - Real-world examples of ZEDEDA’s impact on clients https://lnkd.in/esMhPZhh

Episode 3 of Season 3 features a special guest, Jean-Louis, founder and CEO of Gladia, a French-based speech recognition and audio analysis startup. This episode offers one of the most open, honest, and upfront conversations yet, providing real insight into what it takes to launch and scale an early-stage startup. Key Topics Covered: 🔊Jean-Louis' background and the journey that led to founding Gladia 🔊The problem Gladia is solving and its core mission 🔊The challenges of understanding product-market fit 🔊Gladia’s go-to-market (GTM) and sales strategy, along with its ideal customer profiles 🔊The fundraising journey, what worked, what didn’t, and what he would do differently 🔊Managing company culture in a rapidly growing, remote-first startup This is a must-listen for anyone navigating the startup world!

Suzanne is the co-founder and CEO of Brighthive, a full-stack data management platform, powered by AI. She is a serial entrepreneur with over 22 years of experience in building and scaling tech startups and I am super excited to have her on today! We covered a lot including - 💹Suzanne's background and what inspired her to launch Brighthive 💹What Brighthive is and the problem it aims to solve 💹Brighthive's go-to-market (GTM) and sales strategy, and the steps being taken to stand out in a competitive space 💹Suzanne's thoughts on how products like Brighthive will impact data teams and the broader labor force 💹As a 3x founder, Suzanne's advice for aspiring entrepreneurs considering launching their first business