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. 380

The Best Moments from RADAR 11x: AI, Jobs, Agents and Skills

Richie rounds up the best moments from RADAR 11x, exploring whether AI will take your job, the durable skills worth building, why AI pilots stall, cutting token costs, how software teams work with agents, the future of the data analyst role, and much more.

October 7, 2026 • 48 minutes

EP. 379

The Secrets of Deploying AI in Production with Sumti Jairath, Chief Architect at SambaNova

Richie and Sumti explore why Al agents are slow and expensive, the architecture behind faster inference, open-source models and sovereign Al, the full Al infrastructure stack, the Al data center debate, career paths in Al infrastructure, and much more.

September 28, 2026 • 47 minutes

EP. 378

The Data Engine for AI with Ledion Bitincka, CTO at Cribl & Nikhil Mungel, Head of AI R&D at Cribl

Richie, Ledion, and Nikhil explore AI agent disasters and cost shocks, software telemetry fundamentals, AI-powered software factories, the shift from knowledge work to judgment work, skills for the agentic era, measuring product value through growth metrics, and much more.

September 21, 2026 • 50 minutes

EP. 377

The Algorithm for Hypergrowth with Jon McNeill, CEO at DVx Ventures & Former President at Tesla

Richie and Jon explore the algorithm behind Tesla's 10X hypergrowth, why automation should always come last, how to find and delete unnecessary process steps, changing the currency of promotion, running effective meetings, and much more.

September 14, 2026 • 38 minutes

EP. 376

Rethinking the Data Stack in the Age of AI with Tristan Handy, President of Fivetran + dbt Labs

Richie and Tristan explore the dbt and Fivetran merger, building an open and modular data stack, using data to power trustworthy AI agents, the growing importance of semantic layers, how data team structures are evolving, career advice for data practitioners, and much more.

September 6, 2026 • 42 minutes

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