The Biggest Mistakes Companies Make with Their Data with RudderStack's Eric Dodds

Partially Redacted: Data, AI, Security, and Privacy

In this episode, Sean is joined by Eric Dodds, Head of Product Marketing at RudderStack, to dive into the world of data management, data pipelines, and common data mistakes. Eric shares his insights on when organizations should transition from basic tools like spreadsheets to a more sophisticated data stack, including data warehouses and modern tooling.

They discuss the challenges businesses face in data management, specifically about coming up with a common set of definitions that an organization is aligned around. They also discuss how to address these issues, and the importance of secure handling of customer data.

Eric also provides an overview of RudderStack, its open-source approach, and the value it brings to managing customer data. Eric shares a ton of practical advice on building and optimizing your data infrastructure.