214: Will Salesforce Be the Most Successful AI Company? And Do You Need That in Real-Time? Featuring the Cynical Data Guy

This week on The Data Stack Show, it’s another edition of the Cynical Data Guy as Eric and John welcome Matthew Kelliher-Gibson. The group dives into the complexities of data management in the business world. They critique LinkedIn posts, starting with the announcement of Salesforce's AI product, Agent Force, discussing its implications and marketing language. The conversation then shifts to the value and waste of data, emphasizing the need for strategic data collection aligned with business goals. They also explore the challenges of real-time data requests and managing legacy systems, offering practical advice and humorous insights on navigating the evolving data landscape. Don’t miss the latest edition of the cynical data guy!

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Cynical Data Guy Explanation (00:00:44)

• Marc Benioff's LinkedIn Post (1:28)

• Agent Force Overview (2:23)

• Speculating on the Backstory (4:08)

• Top Comment Reaction (6:22)

• Salesforce's Success in AI (7:30)

• Distribution as a Key Factor (9:10)

• Salesforce's Dashboarding Solution (10:20)

• Data as a Byproduct Discussion (14:22)

• Historical Data Value Debate (17:15)

• Real-Time Data Processing Challenges (19:54)

• Real-Time Data Use Cases (22:10)

• Legacy Systems and Data Management (28:06)

• Psychology of Data Usage (29:15)

• Final Takeaways on Sales and Data (32:21)

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