Podcast

Data Fabric Meets AI: The Trust Layer Most Teams Skip

AI is moving fast — but most data foundations are still messy.

In this episode, our Chief Data Officer, Dave Shuman, explores what actually determines whether AI adoption sticks. As organizations race to deliver AI outcomes, many overlook the most critical layer: trust.

Dave breaks down how a modern data fabric — built on integrity, lineage, context, and semantic clarity — becomes the foundation that makes AI outputs believable, usable, and scalable. From hiring “comb-shaped” talent to designing data products that business teams can rely on, he shares what needs to be true before AI can move from demos to dependable impact.

If you’re building in data, AI, or analytics, this conversation is a practical guide to turning AI ambition into repeatable results.

Watch the full episode on The Tech Trek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVZlRfLBJ_M&t=1410s