Top 10 Data Culture Podcast-Episodes 2024

In 2024, the Data Culture Podcast once again brings you thought-provoking discussions, inspiring lessons, and cutting-edge insights from the worlds of data, analytics, and AI. This year, our incredible guests have shared both the latest trends and deeply personal success stories to help you unlock the potential of a data-driven company.

Our Top 10 episodes highlight the most significant themes of the year, resonating with the findings from the BARC Trend Monitor 2025, and showcase a variety of perspectives and strategies.

We deeply appreciate the unwavering support from our listeners and the brilliant insights from our guests. With a blend of relevance, inspiration, and a touch of fun, our goal is to guide you through the complexities of data and analytics.

So, without further ado, here are the – drumroll please – Top 10 Data Culture Podcast Episodes of 2024. Let’s dive in!

1. Optimizing Architecture for AI Innovation

with Merv Adrian & Shawn Rogers

This episode explores how to optimize enterprise architecture to foster AI innovation. Merv Adrian and Shawn Rogers discuss practical strategies for modernizing data infrastructures to unlock AI capabilities.

2. The United Nations Data Strategy

with Georges-Simon Ulrich, Chair of the UN Statistical Commission

Discover how the United Nations is implementing a global data strategy to support statistical development and international collaboration for informed decision-making.

3. SAP Architecture Modernization from a Data & Analytics Perspective

with Matt Hayes, Qlik

Matt Hayes shares insights on modernizing SAP architectures to improve performance, scalability, and data analytics, aligning with today’s business needs.

4. Centralization vs. Decentralization

with Santiago Tacoronte, Mondelez

This episode delves into the debate between centralizing and decentralizing data systems, with Santiago Tacoronte sharing Mondelez’s approach to balancing flexibility and governance.

5. The Critical Role of a Data Fabric in Creating Trust in Data

with Wim Stoop, Cloudera

Wim Stoop explains how a data fabric enhances trust in data by unifying access, governance, and insights across distributed data landscapes.

6. The State of Data Mesh 2024

with Zhamak Dehghani, Nextdata

Data Mesh Data Mesh pioneer Zhamak Dehghani provides the latest updates on the implementation, challenges, and benefits of Data Mesh strategies in 2024.

7. How to Make genAI Usable in an Enterprise Context

with Johannes Klepsch, Gradial Data

Johannes Klepsch discusses practical approaches to integrating generative AI within enterprise environments, highlighting usability, scalability, and governance.

8. Using Large Language Models in Sustainability

with Tobias Schimanski, University of Zurich

Learn how Large Language Models are applied in sustainability projects to drive data-driven solutions for environmental and social challenges.

9. Disrupting Data Governance

with Laura Madsen & Tiankai Feng

Explore how disruptive approaches to data governance are reshaping businesses’ ability to manage and leverage data. Laura and Tiankai discuss innovative strategies that challenge traditional governance models.

10. How to Put AI in the Fridge (and What I Can Learn from It)

with Hendrik Siefert, BSH

In this episode, Hendrik Siefert shares how AI is being integrated into refrigerators and other home appliances at BSH, revolutionizing food storage, reducing waste, and offering new ways to enhance the consumer experience.

We are thrilled that the Data Culture Podcast has sparked curiosity and inspired so many minds once again in 2024! A heartfelt thank you to our incredible guests for their expertise and to our loyal listeners, as well as newcomers exploring the fascinating world of data.

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