Is the Modern Data Stack Dead? with dbt Labs CEO Tristan Handy

In this episode, we explore the dynamic world of modern analytics with Tristan Handy, CEO of dbt Labs (twitter.com/jthandy). DBT, which helps more than 30,000 enterprises ship trusted data products faster, has raised more than $400 million dollars, most recently at a $4B valuation.

We discuss how dbt has revolutionized analytics engineering, enabling seamless data transformation and orchestration in the cloud. This innovation fosters greater collaboration among data teams and integrates software engineering principles into data analytics workflows.

We also talk about dbt's Semantic Layer, a game-changer that streamlines data operations by standardizing key business metrics for consistent use across various analytical tools.

In this conversation, we tackle pressing questions about the current state and future of data management and analytics. Is the "modern data stack" becoming obsolete? What's next for data engineering? And how is AI reshaping the analytics landscape?

Tune in to discover our insights.

📰 Is the "Modern Data Stack" Still a Useful Idea?
roundup.getdbt.com/p/is-the-modern-data-stack-…

DBT
Website - getdbt.com
Twitter - twitter.com/getdbt

Tristan Handy (CEO & Co-Founder):
LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/tristanhandy
Twitter - twitter.com/jthandy
Is the "Modern Data Stack" Still a Useful Idea? - roundup.getdbt.com/p/is-the-modern-data-stack-…

FIRSTMARK
Website: firstmark.com
Twitter: twitter.com/FirstMarkCap

Matt Turck (Managing Director)
LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/turck
Twitter - twitter.com/mattturck

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00:00 - Intro
02:43 - What is the Modern Data Stack?
05:57 - Is the Modern Data Stack dead?
12:23 - What's the alternative?
16:24 - Where is analytics engineering heading?
20:02 - The Reverse ETL market
23:21 - The role of AI in analytics engineering
27:47 - Will analytics engineers become the prompt engineers?
29:78 - Is the MDS part of the emerging generative AI stack?
33:51 - The Semantic Layer
37:49 - dbt's plans for the near future
41:17 - Hiring at different stages of the business
44:21 - Going from open-source to commercial
46:40 - Market situation vs. sales strategy