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. 373

What Do Your Colleagues Do All Day? (The Value of Institutional Knowledge & AI for Process Reengineering) with Jennifer Smith, CEO at Scribe

Richie and Jennifer explore why AI agents haven't taken over knowledge work yet, harnessing institutional knowledge as "specialized intelligence", balancing top-down and bottom-up change management, the agency-driven skills that matter most in an AI-native workplace, and much more.

August 17, 2026 • 52 minutes

EP. 372

Bulletproof 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. 371

The 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. 370

Failure 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. 369

How 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

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