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???Big Data - is it a blocker or enabler for your business? ? With Gartner ranking data accessibility as one of the key trends for the future, the question on every data leaders’ mind is, “how do we democratize data?” Our latest eBook has the answer. ???? ? Blend is thrilled to be publishing our latest eBook, “Data Democratization: The Key to Unlocking AI and Data Science Potential” ???Our comprehensive guide walks you through the need to democratize your data, how it benefits your entire organization, and a break down of how you can leverage data for your GenAI journey. ? Start reading today to learn: ??How to Bust Silos ??Data Management Options ??Data Meshes vs Fabrics … and so much more. ? ?????This eBook is a CDAO’s handbook to successfully building a foundational D&A program. Get your copy here today: https://lnkd.in/gJJnyeN4 ? #DataDemocratization #DataScience #DAProgram #AITransformation

AI’s novelty is wearing off and it’s time to start proving real business value.?? According to the The Wall Street Journal, CTOs are observing that 90% of GenAI pilots are never getting off the ground. To truly scale their AI efforts, enterprise teams must first tackle the #Critical7 challenges: ?? Failure to Integrate Business Strategies? ?? Lack of Strong Data Foundations? ?? Technical Challenges in Enterprise AI? ????♂? Speed of Innovation vs the Pace of Advancement? ?? Driving Change Management? ?????? The Shortage of AI Talent? ?? Building Trust to Enable Adoption Blend is here to help you scale your AI efforts with a keen focus on enterprise value. Get in touch to explore how we can help! ???? Read the WSJ article: https://lnkd.in/gj2aGyE7 #ScalingAI #WSJ #EnterpriseAI DataIQ

???? Say hello to Blend's newest SVP, Ernesto Chavarin With 20+ of experience between Microsoft and Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ernesto joins us during a pivotal moment of AI transformation, as businesses increasingly seek to scale from proof-of-concept AI projects to production-level solutions. "Ernesto's deep expertise in AI and digital transformation aligns with Blend's mission to drive innovative growth for our clients. His proven track record in scaling AI solutions and establishing strategic partnerships makes Ernesto an exceptional addition to our leadership team. Together, we will continue to push boundaries, harness AI, and deliver transformative outcomes that matter." – Dimosthenis Kostopoulos, SVP of Data Science Solutions. Keep reading to learn more about Ernesto and the impact he's looking to have as Blend's SVP of Sales, Business Development & Growth ???? https://lnkd.in/e8vHGAke #AILeader #AIInnovation #AITransformation

??Last week we hosted our EMEA Summit 'The Perfect Blend: Doing AI Right' at the iconic Johnnie Walker Princes Street in Edinburgh! ? With 80 clients, partners, prospects and senior leaders on the guest list, this exclusive event provided a stage for us to distill how to practically deploy AI for businesses while exploring a wide variety of challenges and opportunities with our cross-industry audience. ? The event was a great way to spotlight all the amazing work Blend does with clients and partners, while also bringing in different perspectives on AI to give the audience a more holistic view of what is needed to 'do AI right'. ? Thank you so much to all our amazing speakers, guests and organisers who made the day a fantastic learning opportunity and an all around good time. We hope to do it again soon! ? #ThePerfectBlend Shannon Vallor Neil Carden James K Turner Jack Young Courtney Bennett (Jucht), Megan Nicolson Alice Hodgson Jack Young Marta Portugal Will Boyle Leigh Sinton , Dave Reed, Charlie A. Christiaan van der Waal Clementine Gruer Dervla Brennan Richard Lawrence

“Just because you can use AI doesn’t always mean that you should,” warns Jordan Cardonick, Blend’s VP of Data Science We’ll be the first to tell you that AI is transformative. However, with all transformation comes change management challenges. Entire functions, roles, and processes may be outright removed. ?????? Is your business ready for that? Find out for yourself with Jordan’s latest piece ????https://lnkd.in/gUdeyQ3a #AITransformation #ChangeManagement #aidecisionmaking

The future of data is bright ?? Our team had a great time at DataIQ's Awards show in the UK ???? We are always eager to celebrate the brightest minds in the field and share the latest learnings with each other. Congratulations to all the teams that walked away with an award ?? From new ways of working with data to exploring how to innovate in nascent fields, the work of our peers continues to inspire the work we do at Blend. ???? #DataScience #DataIQ #DataForGood

As technology continues to push boundaries, so does our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our clients. We’re excited to welcome AJ Bubb as our new Vice President of Sales, AI, and Emerging Technology! Learn more about AJ: https://hubs.li/Q02Rtpht0 #Leadership #AI #EmergingTech #ClientCentricity #EmployeeSpotlight Ozgur Dogan Adam Mincham Maggie Melnick Dimosthenis Kostopoulos

?? Tonight we are gearing up for the DataIQ Awards in London and we are proud to be shortlisted for 5 different categories. ? ?At Blend we believe in co-creating value with our clients with the use of Data AI. Being shortlisted for these awards is a testaments to the work we’ve done clients and underlines our commitment to delivery excellence.? The awards we have been shortlisted for are:? ??Best Data Story or Visualisation? ??Becoming Data Literate? ??New Talent or Apprentice for?Aidan Maloney ??Most Innovative Use of AI? ??Best Data or AI-Driven Process? ??? It is set to be a fantastic night in London alongside some really great company. Stay tuned on the 26th of September to see if Blend wins! ? Will we meet you at the DataIQ ceremony?? ? Will Boyle Neil Carden Alice Hodgson Stephen Boyd Aidan Maloney

We just came back from our 2024 Global Leadership Summit in Maryland. The event saw over 65 leaders from Blend globally; representing US, Canada, UK, India, Uruguay and Colombia. We covered a vast array of topics, from the continued impact of Generative AI to our own strategic focus on Verticals, our Offerings and Partners. The excitement and camaraderie were palpable! #Leadership #GlobalTeams #AI #Camererderie ?

?? We are thrilled to announce that Peiyun(Sherry) Shen and Megha Narang, our Tableau rock stars, have once again been recognized as Tableau Ambassadors for another year! ?? Their continuous commitment to the Tableau community and dedication to knowledge-sharing have not only expanded their own expertise but also made a significant impact here at Blend. Sherry has been leading and growing the DMV area TUG, bringing together more Tableau enthusiasts for both virtual and in-person events ??, “I believe in the power of face-to-face connections, and I want to help others benefit from the same sense of community and growth that I have experienced.” Likewise, being recognized as a Tableau Ambassador has significantly expanded Megha’s network, allowing her to share her expertise across various platforms and connect with a diverse audience. “I look forward to making more people familiar with the tool's capabilities and engaging more users!” She shares. These incredible women exemplify the spirit of learning, sharing, and growing within the Tableau community. As they will be felicitated at the Apr’25 Tableau conference, we couldn’t be prouder to have them represent Blend and look forward to seeing them continue their ambassadorial journeys. ?? #TableauAmbassadors #DataFam #Tableau #DataCommunity #WomenInTech