DataFramed
Welcome to DataFramed, a weekly podcast where we explore how technology and data are changing the world around us. On this show, we invite data leaders and practitioners at the forefront of the data revolution to share their insights and experiences into how they lead the charge in this era of data. Whether you're a beginner looking to gain career insights into a career in data, a practitioner needing to stay up-to-date on the latest data tools and trends, or a leader looking to transform how your organization uses data, there's something here for everyone.
Join co-hosts Adel Nehme and Richie Cotton as they delve into the stories and ideas that are shaping the future of data. Subscribe to the show and tune in to the latest episode on the feed below.
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EP. 372Bulletproof Large Scale Data Science with Srini Raghavan, Chief Product Officer at Freshworks
Richie and Srini explore the SaaS consolidation trend and why the "SaaSpocalypse" prediction missed the point, building software that works for both humans and AI agents, how MCP and modular architecture are reshaping product design, the rise of the "product builder" role, and much more.
August 5, 2026 • 45 minutes
EP. 371The Real Reason Your Product Team Needs a Feedback Loop with Todd Olson, CEO at Pendo
Richie and Todd explore why bad software still gets built, how much context AI coding agents need before they can be trusted, using behavioral data and "rage prompts" to catch what's actually frustrating users, the shift toward headless and agentic software design, and much more.
August 3, 2026 • 39 minutes
EP. 370Failure is Data (and Other Career Advice) with Todd Dewett, Leadership Author & Speaker
Richie and Todd explore why fear quietly limits careers, treating failure as data rather than a verdict, the people skills that outlast raw IQ, using AI without losing your voice, building habits, escaping the success trap, and much more.
July 27, 2026 • 44 minutes
EP. 369How to Become a Top Business Intelligence Analyst | Helen Wall, Founder at Helen Data Design & Microsoft Influencer
Richie and Helen explore what separates a great BI Analyst from an average one, the iceberg model of analytics work, semantic layers, taking over messy legacy projects, documenting for both humans and AI agents, accountability in the age of agents, and much more.
July 19, 2026 • 49 minutes
EP. 368Lakebases are the New Databases with Reynold Xin, Co-Founder at Databricks
Richie and Reynold explore self-service analytics with Genie, the ontology layer that grounds AI in enterprise data, governance and permissions for AI agents, Lakebase and LTAP, real-time analytics, the future of Spark and classic machine learning, and much more.
July 13, 2026 • 50 minutes
All episodes
EP. 372Bulletproof Large Scale Data Science with Srini Raghavan, Chief Product Officer at Freshworks
August 5, 2026 •
45 minutes
EP. 371The Real Reason Your Product Team Needs a Feedback Loop with Todd Olson, CEO at Pendo
August 3, 2026 •
39 minutes
EP. 370Failure is Data (and Other Career Advice) with Todd Dewett, Leadership Author & Speaker
July 27, 2026 •
44 minutes
EP. 369EP. 368Lakebases are the New Databases with Reynold Xin, Co-Founder at Databricks
July 13, 2026 •
50 minutes
EP. 367Don't Build on Jell-O: How to Make Agentic AI Reliable with Dan Klein, CTO at Scaled Cognition
July 5, 2026 •
51 minutes
EP. 366Can AI Agents Outperform a Data Scientist? with James Zou, Professor at Stanford University
June 29, 2026 •
48 minutes
EP. 365Your 90 Day Blueprint for AI Success with Charlene Li, Author of Winning with AI
June 22, 2026 •
53 minutes
EP. 364How to Enable Agentic Commerce with Nell Thomas, VP of Data at Shopify
June 14, 2026 •
43 minutes
EP. 363
EP. 362How to Have a Machine Learning Career in 2026 with Marina Wyss, Senior Applied Scientist at Twitch
June 1, 2026 •
47 minutes
EP. 361If You Want AI to Work, Fix This Boring Thing First with Veronika Durgin, VP of Data at Saks
May 25, 2026 •
47 minutes