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Alter Everything
Hosted by Alteryx · EN
Welcome to Alter Everything — a podcast about AI, analytics, and the future of work. To view episode transcripts, leave comments, and connect with guests, visit alteryx.com/podcast
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204: The Surprising Connection Between Data Foundations and AI's Value Ceiling
1w ago00:46:35Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Alter Everything, we sit down with Fern Halper to discuss how most companies are now hitting a stage where productivity gains plateau because foundational elements like data, governance, and measurement are overlooked. Fern, a seasoned data and AI expert, reveals how organizations often chase quick wins with off-the-shelf tools, only to hit a wall when results stop improving or are unmeasurable.Panelists:Fern Halper, VP of Research @ TDWI - LinkedInJoshua Burkhow, Chief Evangelist @ Alteryx - @JoshuaB , LinkedInResources and LinksData Makes the World Go RoundEU AI ActReady to get hands-on with Alteryx One? You can now dive into two brand-new learning paths—Workspace Administrator and Account Administrator—designed to help you build real expertise, fast. Even better, you’ll be able to validate your skills with official certifications launching May 1.Explore these new paths and unlock all of our free learning content today on Alteryx Academy.Start learning now: [Visit Alteryx Academy]Start your 30 day free trial of Alteryx desktop or the Analytics cloud platform at https://www.alteryx.com/AlterEverythingSubscribe to the Alter Everything podcast on your favorite podcast app:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alter-everything/id1356137854Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17KLxb23QlvgcbvLiaPck1?si=FWmOQEITRFCQ42smFjOpfAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/alteryx/alter-everything0:00 Opening Question2:01 Why 2026 Is a Building Year7:59 The Value Ceiling14:40 Measuring Real AI Progress17:56 Why AI Governance Is Different20:06 Governing Agentic Systems27:34 Original Thought as Competitive Edge32:09 Designing for Augmentation35:36 Predictive Analytics and Agentic AI38:54 Lightning Round42:08 Moving Beyond Productivity Theater44:17 Key Takeaways
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203: How to be Human in the Age of AI
Apr 1500:49:23Tap to summarizeWelcome back to Alter Everything! Explore the evolving landscape of AI and its increasing integration with human decision-making, collaboration, and societal impact. This episode features insights from Tiankai Feng, a thought leader in human-centered AI governance, discussing how organizations can responsibly deploy AI while maintaining accountability, authenticity, and social trust.Panelists:Tiankai Feng, Data & AI Strategy Director @ Thoughtworks - LinkedInJoshua Burkhow, Chief Evangelist @ Alteryx - @JoshuaB, LinkedInResources and LinksHumanizing Data Strategy - by Tiankai FengHumanizing AI Strategy - by Tiankai FengThoughtWorks - Official websiteBooks on AI ethics and governanceYouTube - Data & AI Music ParodiesStart your 30 day free trial of Alteryx desktop or the Analytics cloud platform at https://www.alteryx.com/AlterEverythingSubscribe to the Alter Everything podcast on your favorite podcast app:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alter-everything/id1356137854Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17KLxb23QlvgcbvLiaPck1?si=FWmOQEITRFCQ42smFjOpfAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/alteryx/alter-everythingEpisode Chapters0:00 Opening teaser2:09 Meet Tiankai Feng3:41 Why AI failures are really human failures8:55 Should humans adapt to AI or constrain it?13:19 Defining your relationship with AI16:02 Decision-making, prompting fatigue, and trust19:27 AI, teams, and collaboration27:37 The "they" layer and unseen stakeholders32:18 Deepfakes, disinformation, and critical thinking36:02 The environmental cost of AI39:48 Why AI governance must evolve42:14 A dual-track AI strategy for leaders45:54 Lightning round48:28 Where to find Tiankai Feng
Transcribe →202: The State of AI in Healthcare and how to know when AI Is ‘Good Enough’
Mar 1800:45:38Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Alter Everything, we are joined by Dr. Ami Bhatt for a discussion around her multifaceted role in healthcare, emphasizing the integration of AI in clinical practice. She highlights the potential of AI to improve access to care, enhance clinical decision-making, and support drug development. Dr. Bhatt also addresses the challenges of implementing AI in healthcare and the importance of human expertise in leveraging technology effectively.Start your 30 day free trial of Alteryx desktop or the Analytics cloud platform at https://www.alteryx.com/AlterEverythingSubscribe to the Alter Everything podcast on your favorite podcast app:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alter-everything/id1356137854Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17KLxb23QlvgcbvLiaPck1?si=FWmOQEITRFCQ42smFjOpfAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/alteryx/alter-everything00:04 Opening: Why healthcare AI is different01:39 Dr. Ami Bhatt's role across care, innovation, and policy06:14 Three major areas where AI is shaping healthcare12:41 Why AI on EKGs is especially promising14:46 Collaborative intelligence vs. replacing humans21:16 Ambient documentation and the doctor-patient connection24:47 What "good enough" means when access is limited31:41 Prevention, digital health, and patient agency34:55 Self-diagnosis with AI and advice for clinicians41:42 Lightning round
Transcribe →201: Sports Analytics & Human Rights
Feb 1800:44:04Tap to summarizeWe’re back! In this episode of Alter Everything, Josh Burkhow sits down with Ari Kaplan, Head of Evangelism at Databricks and a pioneer of AI in sports. From building operating systems as a kid and studying at Caltech to transforming baseball analytics and now shaping enterprise AI strategy, Ari shares how physics-inspired thinking, relentless curiosity, and better data have driven his career. They explore the evolution from databases to generative AI, common mistakes organizations make with GenAI, why data engineering matters more than prompt engineering, and how true evangelism is about planting seeds and not pushing hype.PanelistsAri Kaplan, Head of Evangelism @ Databricks – LinkedInJoshua Burkhow, Chief Evangelist @ Alteryx – @JoshuaB, LinkedInTopicsDatabricksMajor League Baseball analytics & the Moneyball eraAI in sports, healthcare, and enterpriseGenerative AI & data engineering foundationsData + AI governanceRaoul Wallenberg humanitarian investigationAlter Everything podcast
Transcribe →200: What Does AI Look Like in 2026
Jan 2101:08:43Tap to summarizeWe’re back! Explore the future of artificial intelligence in the year 2026 with Patrick McGarry, Federal Chief Data Officer at ServiceNow, and Dr. Jupiter Bakakeu, Lead Generative AI Technologist at Alteryx. This milestone 200th episode examines the critical shift from AI as an answer machine to AI as an autonomous work agent capable of executing tasks independently. Learn about the four characteristics of AI agents (perceive, reflect, act, learn), discover which tasks organizations should and shouldn't delegate to AI, and understand why modernization, trust, and governance matter more than model selection. Panelists:Patrick McGarry, Federal Chief Data Officer @ ServiceNow - LinkedInJupiter Bakakeu, Lead Generative AI Technologist @ Alteryx - LinkedInJoshua Burkhow, Chief Evangelist @ Alteryx - @JoshuaB, LinkedInShow notes: ServiceNowAlteryxData.world"Beyond the Algorithm" by Patrick McGarry (upcoming publication) Interested in sharing your feedback with the Alter Everything team? Take our feedback survey here!This episode was produced by Cecilia Murray, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.
Transcribe →199: Data, Community, and a Farewell to Megan
Dec 300:22:20Tap to summarizeJoin us for a special farewell episode of the Alter Everything Podcast as we celebrate the impactful journey of host Megan Bowers. In this episode, Megan reflects on her career in data analytics, her experiences at Alteryx, and the evolution of the podcast. Discover insights on building a personal brand, the importance of networking in the data industry, and the future of data science and AI. Hear memorable stories from past episodes, expert interviews, and practical advice for data professionals. Panelists: Michael Cusic, Sr. Learning Experience Designer @ Alteryx - @mikecusic, LinkedInMegan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedInShow notes: Alteryx Community Blog ContentEpisode 194: AI and Data PipelinesEpisode 134: Building Trust in AI with FiddlerEpisode 140: Using Alteryx to Understand Climate ChangeAlteryx ACE program Interested in sharing your feedback with the Alter Everything team? Take our feedback survey here!This episode was produced by Cecilia Murray, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.
Transcribe →198: Best Practices for Integrating AI Into Your Alteryx Workflows
Nov 1900:30:50Tap to summarizeIn this episode of "Alter Everything," we sit down with Andrew Merrill, Alteryx product specialist and advocate, to explore best practices for integrating AI and LLMs into data analytics processes. Some topics we discuss include proven design patterns for generative AI, such as feedback loops, routing, and RAG architectures, and learn how to avoid common pitfalls like token overuse and data governance challenges. Andrew shares real-world use cases, tips for leveraging Alteryx Co-pilot, and strategies for prompt engineering to maximize workflow efficiency. Panelists: Andrew Merrill, Alteryx Consultant - @CoG, LinkedInMegan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedInShow notes: Alteryx Gen AI ToolsAlteryx Co-pilotAlteryx Inspire Interested in sharing your feedback with the Alter Everything team? Take our feedback survey here!This episode was produced by Cecilia Murray, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.
Transcribe →197: How Alteryx Empowers Students and Educators
Nov 500:18:25Tap to summarizeDiscover how Alteryx SparkED is transforming accounting education in this episode of the Alter Everything Podcast. Guest host Eric Roy interviews professors Ashley Davis (University of Oklahoma) and Ahmet Kurt (Bentley University) about integrating Alteryx into their accounting curricula. Learn how data analytics, automation, and low-code tools are preparing students for the future of accounting. Hear real-world stories of students landing jobs with Alteryx skills, practical tips for educators, and the impact of AI and automation on the profession. Panelists: Eric Roy, Sr. Instructional Program Manager @ Alteryx - @ericroy, LinkedInAshley Davis, Associate Professor of Accounting @ University of Oklahoma - @adavis1, LinkedInAhmet Kurt, Associate Professor of Accounting @ Bentley University - @Ahmet_Kurt, LinkedInShow notes: Alteryx SparkED ProgramAlteryx Community Learning Paths and TutorialsAlteryx Certification Exam Interested in sharing your feedback with the Alter Everything team? Take our feedback survey here!This episode was produced by Cecilia Murray, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.
Transcribe →196: AI Model Strategy in Translation
Oct 2200:28:36Tap to summarizeJoin us on the Alter Everything Podcast as we sit down with Olga Beregovaya, Vice President of AI at Smartling, to explore the evolving landscape of translation technology and AI model strategy. In this episode, Olga shares her 25+ years of experience in language technology, discusses the shift from rule-based to transformer models, and explains the importance of purpose-built AI models for translation.Panelists: Olga Beregovaya, VP of AI @ Smartling - LinkedInMegan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedInShow notes: SmartlingDeepLGoogle Vertex AIIBM WatsonxAWS BedrockAzure OpenAIScale AITELUS International Interested in sharing your feedback with the Alter Everything team? Take our feedback survey here!This episode was produced by Cecilia Murray, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.
Transcribe →195: Data Analytics for Internal Auditors
Oct 800:25:19Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Michael Keiffer, an Alteryx training specialist and Alteryx ACE, shares his extensive experience in data analytics, particularly in internal audit. Michael discusses the pivotal role of data analytics in improving audit processes, highlighting the limitations of traditional sampling methods. Tune in to hear about the transformative potential of tools like Alteryx in automating and enhancing audit practices, saving auditors an incredible amount of time!Panelists:Michael Keiffer, President/Owner @ Michael P. Keiffer, CPA, P.C. - @mkeiffer, LinkedInMegan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedInShow Notes:Office of Finance Alteryx Starter KitInteractive LessonsAlteryx & Excel Guide Interested in sharing your feedback with the Alter Everything team? Take our feedback survey here!This episode was produced by Cecilia Murray, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.
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