A Podcast for Today's Modern Data Leader
A Podcast for Today's Modern Data Leader
Cindi Howson
Today, AI is transforming every aspect of how we work, communicate, and do business—and at the heart of this evolution is the data powering it.
The Data and AI Chief brings these stories to life. Through insightful interviews with the world’s top leaders at innovative companies like Hyatt, Sephora, Macquarie Bank, Ecolab, and Canva, the podcast digs into real case studies and hard-won lessons.
As the Chief Data and AI Strategy Officer at ThoughtSpot, Cindi has spent over thirty years in the data and analytics industry, going behind the scenes with organizations that are truly exceptional. She recognizes a fundamental truth in the modern landscape: the leaders who are most successful right now are those who have figured out how to turn data and AI into a real competitive advantage.
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