Data Hurdles

At Data Hurdles, we love bringing you the most thought-provoking conversations in the data world. In a fun panel featuring Noy Twerski (CEO and Founder of Sherloq), Christopher Detzel, and Michael Burke highlighted a fascinating tension at the heart of modern data practices. Noy made a powerful observation about SQL's unique role: "When you look at a SQL query, it actually is some person explaining the story behind the business through code." She emphasized how generating effective SQL requires not just understanding business metrics like "active users," but also knowing exactly how these concepts are represented across database tables. Chris shared his experience building a complete marathon training website despite limited coding knowledge: "I can now go into Claude 3.5 or ChatGPT and start building my own website through code... If I can give it the right prompts, it will do it most of the time." This represents the exciting democratization of development happening right now. The conversation heated up when Michael jumped in: "I'm going to disagree with you 100%!" He argued that truly valuable business analytics require understanding complex factors like seasonality, geographic variations, and the definition of "high quality users" - nuances that AI may not yet grasp well enough for mission-critical business decisions. This tension - between what AI can technically produce and what provides genuine business value - is exactly the type of "data hurdle" organizations are navigating today. What's your take? Is SQL's deep connection to business context a temporary barrier for AI, or will AI need fundamentally new approaches to truly understand the business stories our data tells? #DataHurdles #SQL #BusinessIntelligence #AIinAnalytics #DataScience #AI

?? The Hardest Problem in Data? On the latest Data Hurdles quick-hit video, CEO and Founder at Sherloq, Noy Twerski tackled a question we love to ask: ?? What’s the next "unsolvable" challenge in enterprise data? Noy’s answer? Clean, governed, high-quality data. It’s not flashy. It’s not hyped. But it’s the foundation of everything—AI, analytics, decision-making, and beyond. The challenge? Bad data isn’t going away. More SQL, more tools, more complexity—yet organizations still struggle to get it right. ?? So, what do you think? What’s the biggest data challenge we’ll still be facing in five years? Drop your thoughts below! #DataHurdles #EnterpriseData #DataQuality #AI #DataGovernance with Michael Burke and Christopher Detzel

In this Data Hurdles quick hit, Christopher Detzel and Michael Burke dive into a major shift in AI training costs—and what it means for the industry. ?? DeepSeek AI claims to have trained their latest model for just $5M—a fraction of the hundreds of millions (or even billions!) spent on training models like OpenAI ChatGPT. ?? If AI training becomes more efficient, it could disrupt the entire ecosystem, from pricing models to how quickly new innovations hit the market. ?? NVIDIA’s dominance is tied to high compute demand—but if models can be trained with fewer resources, could this threaten their long-term growth? Another game-changer? Mixture of Experts—a new framework that optimizes AI by using multiple specialized models instead of one massive model. This conversation unpacks what’s happening behind the scenes in AI, the future of LLMs, and why efficiency might be the next big disruptor. ?? Watch the clip & drop your thoughts in the comments! Will AI cost efficiency reshape the industry? ?? #DataHurdles #AI #DeepSeek #NVIDIA #LLMs #MixtureOfExperts

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Last week Christopher Detzel and I had a great conversation about DeepSeek AI and how their recent innovations could make LLMs more accessible to smaller companies and researchers. Check out the episode here ?? https://lnkd.in/dQt6YnTJ #DeepSeek #MachineLearning #TechTrends

NEW EPISODE: DeepSeek - The AI Model Changing the Economics of Large Language Models ?? In our latest episode, hosts Christopher Detzel and Michael Burke explore DeepSeek AI, the groundbreaking AI model making waves in the industry for its revolutionary approach to model training and deployment. Episode Highlights: ? DeepSeek trained their model for approximately $5M compared to hundreds of millions for competitors ? How "Mixture of Experts" architecture creates more efficient, targeted models ? The significance of DeepSeek open-sourcing their technology, including Chain of Thought processes ? Important considerations around data privacy and security with international AI models As Michael Burke explains: "When you think about the total cost of running a company like ChatGPT, the training is exceptionally high... but their biggest cost is inference. Which is serving the model to you." These efficiency breakthroughs could dramatically change who can build and deploy custom AI solutions. What was once accessible only to tech giants might soon be within reach for universities, smaller companies, and individual researchers. Listen now to understand how these innovations could reshape the AI landscape in the coming years! Links in the comments! #DataHurdles #AIInnovation #DeepSeek #MachineLearning #DataScience #TechTrends #MixtureOfExperts

??? New Episode Alert: Data Hurdles welcomes Noy Twerski, CEO & Co-founder of Sherloq! Ever wondered where all your SQL queries disappear to? In our latest episode, we dive deep into the challenges of scattered SQL and the future of data analytics with Noy Twerski. Key highlights: - How Sherloq is revolutionizing SQL management with their collaborative repository - The complex relationship between AI and SQL - why business context matters more than ever - Why clean data remains the biggest unsolved challenge in enterprise data - The evolution of data teams from service providers to product owners Special thanks to our guest Noy Twerski for sharing insights from the frontlines of data tooling innovation. And as always, fantastic discussion with our hosts Christopher Detzel and Michael Burke. ?? Listen now: Links in the comments #DataEngineering #SQL #Analytics #StartUp #TechInnovation #DataScience

We are very excited to announce our new Podcast called The Power of Connection. In each episode, I sit down with business and community leaders to talk about what it really takes to build communities that deliver value for organizations and for customers. In this first episode I speak with my friend Christopher Detzel. Chris shares his journey to becoming ZoomInfo’s community leader—how he got started, lessons learned, and his vision for the future. Chris has been a long-time leader in the online community market and shares some great insights from his experience. You can catch the full episode and subscribe:?https://lnkd.in/exZTnXcV

Smarter calls, faster prep, better results—ZoomInfo Copilot is here to transform your workflow.??? Join ZoomInfo's Clay Reynolds and Christopher Detzel on Jan 23rd at 10 am CT as they demonstrate Copilot—the ultimate AI-powered tool for smarter prospecting & engagement. What’s in it for you? ? Write AI-powered emails that drive conversions ? Run smarter sales calls with actionable insights ? Save hours with AI-powered meeting prep Don’t miss out—reserve your spot now! ?? bit.ly/4h4GqOm

?? The Power of Stepping Away from Your Desk Just released an episode of DFW Running Talk featuring my twin brother Buddy Detzel, a Licensed Professional Counselor, where we dive into something crucial for every professional: the importance of having an outlet beyond work. ?? Key Discussion Points: ? How physical activity impacts workplace mental resilience ? Building authentic connections outside your professional network ? Using exercise as a stress management tool ? The science behind movement and mental clarity ? Converting work pressure into productive energy As business leaders, we often focus on metrics, deadlines, and bottom lines. But my brother shared a compelling perspective: our most innovative thinking often happens when we step away from the spreadsheets and emails. Whether it's running (like us), yoga, cycling, or any physical activity - having that outlet isn't just about health. It's about being a better leader, manager, and colleague. "You got to regulate your nervous system," as Buddy puts it, "and exercising is a wonderful way to do that." In today's high-pressure business environment, this couldn't be more relevant. ?? Full episode link in comments. Would love to hear your thoughts: What's your go-to stress relief activity outside of work? #ProfessionalDevelopment #MentalHealth #WorkLifeBalance #LeadershipDevelopment #WellnessAtWork #BusinessGrowth