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### DATA SIPS
### Let's toast to knowledge and connection, one episode at a time!
Welcome to Data Sips, a special miniseries of The Data Pour! In this series, we’ve partnered with DATAVERSITY at the DGIQ + AIGOV Conference in Washington, DC, to bring you quick, insightful interviews with leading industry experts. Get ready for bite-sized conversations packed with practical tips, trends, and inspiration from the heart of the data governance and AI community.
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### Data Sips: Trailer
We're excited to announce the launch of Data Sips, a special miniseries of The Data Pour! For this new series, we've teamed up with [DATAVERSITY](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dataversity/) at the DGIQ + AIGOV Conference in Washington, DC, to bring you a series of shorter interviews featuring industry experts.
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### Data Sips Episode 1 Tony Shaw
For the first episode of Data Sips, a special miniseries of The Data Pour, Steve had the pleasure of chatting with Tony Shaw (founder and CEO of our Data Sips partner, DATAVERSITY).
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### Data Sips Episode 2 Karen Lopez
On our second episode of Data Sips, Karen Lopez (Senior Project Manager and Architect) discusses responsible AI, frustrations data and data governance professionals struggle with regarding AI, key considerations, and much more!
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### Data Sips Episode 3: Mathias Vercauteren
On episode three of Data Sips, Mathias Vercauteren, "The Data Governance Advocate," discusses his data governance sprint methodology, practical tips for data governance practitioners, and their journeys into the world of data. Watch as they dive into these topics and much more!
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### Data Sips Episode 4: Tom Redman
On the latest Data Sips episode, Steve caught up with Tom Redman ("The Data Doc"). Watch as they dive into data quality challenges, risks, and consequences; the importance of prioritizing data quality, and more!
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### Data Sips Episode 5: Nicole Janeway Bills
On episode 5 of Data Sips, Steve had the opportunity to chat with Nicole Janeway Bills (founder and CEO, Data Strategy Professions). Tune in as they discuss building a business case and framework for AI, data valuation, and more!
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### Data Sips Episode 6: Mark Cooper
On episode 6 of Data Sips, Dr. Mark Cooper (founder of The Data Brains) discusses data products and the problems data products are solving in data management, The Rock Bottom Data Feed Podcast, and much more!
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### Data Sips Episode 7: Seth Maislin
For episode 7 of Data Sips, Seth Maislin (Director of Data, Privacy, and AI Governance at MassMutual) dives into the role that data quality plays in AI and how critical it is for organizations to properly prepare for AI, practical ways to implement data governance across an organization, and more!
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### Data Sips Episode 8: Bob Seiner
On this episode of Data Sips, Bob Seiner (President and Principal, KIK Consulting & Education Services) explores how to adjust his data governance framework for AI, invasive vs. non-invasive data governance, how AI is shifting the world of data, and more!
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### Data Sips Episode 9: Malcolm Hawker
On this episode of Data Sips, Malcolm Hawker (Head of Data Strategy, Profisee) explores the importance of mindsets in the world of data analytics and how positive, growth mindsets can positively impact organizations, and much more!
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### Data Sips Episode 10: Shannon Kempe
On the final episode of this season of Data Sips, Shannon Kempe (Chief Digital Officer, DATAVERSITY) dives into the history of DATAVERSITY and how it has evolved into the organization it is today, the development of the women in data conferences and the importance of inclusion in these events and organizations, and more!
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