The Data Playbook Podcast

Dataminded

🎙️ The Data Playbook is a podcast where we aim to build a playbook for data leaders. We do that through a series of interviews with other data leaders, data practitioners and data experts. In each episode, we break down real-world data challenges: from building modern architectures and embracing Data Mesh to navigating cloud sovereignty, we help you make smarter decisions one play at a time.

  1. 6 DGN GELEDEN

    Live from the POA Summit: Simon Harrer on Data Contracts, AI, and the Next Phase of Data Mesh - The Data Playbook Podcast

    What does it take to scale data products across an organization? In this episode of The Data Playbook, we sit down with Simon Harrer, CEO and Co-Founder of Entropy Data, recorded live at the POA Summit 2025 in Stuttgart. Simon unpacks his journey from developer to founder, the creation of Data Mesh Manager, and why data contracts are becoming the backbone of modern data governance. We dive deep into: The evolution from consulting to product-based data companies How data products and contracts drive interoperability Why AI and MCPs will redefine how data is shared and governed The future of Data Mesh and the rise of data marketplaces A conversation packed with real-world lessons for Data Leaders, CIOs, and CDOs driving digital transformation. 🌐 More at www.dataminded.com🔗 Resources from the episode: Entropy Data Data Mesh Manager Data Contract CLI Data Product MCP Entropy Spin-off Story

    59 min

  2. 24 JUL

    Ep 12. RADAR by publiq: How AI is Reshaping Cultural Discovery, Without Compromising Privacy - The Data Playbook Podcast with Kris Peeters, Sven Houtmeyers & Elia Van Wolputte

    In this episode of the Data Playbook podcast, we dive into how publiq, the organization behind Belgium’s largest cultural event database, is building RADAR, an AI-powered framework that enriches and structures event data at scale. Host Kris Peeters is joined by Sven Houtmeyers (CTO) and Elia Van Wolputte (Data Scientist) from Publiq, who share how their team uses LLMs, semantic parsing, and linked data to improve search, recommendations, and user experience, all while respecting publiq values like privacy, transparency, and digital inclusion. Topics covered: Why unstructured data is a challenge for cultural event discoveryHow RADAR leverages LLMs for smarter enrichment and entity resolutionFrom batch jobs to live services: Scaling across GCP and AWSDesigning ethical AI in the public sector: avoiding filter bubbles and over-personalizationThis is a behind-the-scenes look at how public organizations can use modern AI tools, not to manipulate users, but to empower them. 🌐 More at ⁠www.dataminded.com

    58 min

  3. 17 JUL

    Ep 11. The Art of the Data Platform: Reducing Cognitive Load and Driving Adoption - The Data Playbook Podcast with Kris Peeters & Jelle De Vleminck

    🎙️ In this episode, host Kris Peeters talks with Jelle De Vleminck, consultant at Dataminded, about what it really takes to build a data platform that people actually want to use. Together, they explore: What separates a platform from just “a bunch of tools”How to reduce cognitive load for developersThe 5 biggest mistakes in platform designWhy adoption matters more than featuresHow data contracts, products, and cloud IDEs improve usabilityWhy enabling your users beats controlling them If you’re building internal tooling or scaling data across teams, this episode is packed with practical insight. 🌐 More at www.dataminded.com

    57 min

  4. 10 JUL

    Ep 10. AI Innovation That Delivers: How to Align Strategy, Adoption, and Business Value - The Data Playbook Podcast with Kris Peeters & Joris Renkens

    In this episode of The Data Playbook, we explore what it really takes to turn AI into meaningful business impact. Host Kris Peeters talks with Joris Renkens, founder of AI product studio Guatavita, about how organizations can build AI solutions that truly work in practice. They discuss: Why innovation starts with the right problem, not the latest techHow to validate adoption early, before writing complex modelsWhat makes a high-performing AI product teamHow to manage technical debt while moving fastWhy flexible strategy matters more than fixed roadmaps 🎙 Listen & subscribe on Spotify 🌐 More at www.dataminded.com

    58 min

  5. 3 JUL

    Ep 9. You Don’t Need the Latest Stack. You Need Better Questions - The Data Playbook Podcast with Kris Peeters & Rushil Daya

    In this episode of The Data Playbook, we explore what it really takes to build high-performance data teams. Host Kris Peeters is joined by Rushil Daya, Senior Data Engineer at Dataminded, who shares practical lessons from years of leading successful data teams across industries. They discuss: The link between data success and business valueHow mentoring beats documentation when upskilling teamsWhy testing and CI/CD matter more than flashy toolsWhat makes stakeholder communication essentialWhy Agile is nothing without real feedback loops 🎙 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JEPPVakHfhA 🌐 More at www.dataminded.com

    53 min

  6. 26 JUN

    Ep 8. What It Really Takes to Build a Data-Centric Organization - The Data Playbook Podcast: Kris Peeters & Jonny Daenen

    In this episode of the Data Playbook podcast, we explore what it really takes to build sustainable, data-centric organizations, moving beyond tooling and dashboards toward lasting value. Host Kris Peeters is joined by Jonny Daenen (Knowledge Lead at Dataminded), who shares insights from years of helping organizations evolve their data strategy across sectors. Together, they discuss why data platforms, domain-owned data products, and people-first operating models are the foundations of modern data success. 🔍 Topics covered: Why dashboards aren’t enough for true data maturityFrom central chaos to federated teams and self-serviceThe role of governance in enabling deliveryHow AI and LLMs reshape data tooling, ownership & valueWhat “data-centric” really means , and why most fail to get there 🎙 Hosted by Kris Peeters 👥 With Jonny Daenen, Dataminded 🌐 Visit our website for more.

    54 min

  7. 19 JUN

    Ep 7. A Deep Dive into SQLMesh: Structured Query Validation and Safe Pipeline Testing - The Data Playbook Podcast: Kris Peeters & Michiel De Muynck

    In this episode of The Data Playbook, we take a technical look at SQLMesh, a data transformation framework designed to improve the workflow and reliability of SQL-based data pipelines. Hosted by Kris Peeters, the episode features Michiel De Muynck, Senior Data Engineer at Dataminded, who provides a deep dive into SQLMesh’s internal mechanics, including its use of semantic analysis and isolated runtime environments. Michiel outlines how SQLMesh differentiates itself from tools like dbt by incorporating a semantic parser for SQL, enabling structural validation and more precise error diagnostics during pipeline development. He also explains the implementation of virtual data environments, which allow data engineers to stage, test, and version transformations without impacting production datasets, supporting safer iteration and deployment processes. 🎧 Listen to more episodes on Spotify: Data Playbook Podcast 🌐 Visit our website for more: Website Link

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  8. 12 JUN

    Ep 6. Data Mesh Live: How to make it successful in organisations, with Jacek Majchrzak & Andrew Jones

    In this special episode of "The Data Playbook" podcast, recorded live at the Data Mesh Live Event in Antwerp, Kris Peeters speaks with Data Mesh pioneers Jacek Majchrzak and Andrew Jones. They explore how Data Mesh addresses critical challenges in data management, including data bottlenecks, governance, and decentralization. With years of experience in the field, both Jacek and Andrew share practical lessons from their journeys and offer actionable insights into implementing Data Mesh effectively. The conversation covers: Solving data bottlenecks through decentralized architecturesImproving governance with federated modelsAligning data strategy with business goals for impactful resultsUnderstanding the importance of incremental implementationMoving beyond "data silos" towards a more flexible, scalable approachJacek and Andrew provide real-world examples of how Data Mesh can transform your data infrastructure, sharing lessons on what works, what doesn’t, and how to manage a successful Data Mesh implementation. If you're looking to overcome common data management challenges like governance and scalability, this episode is packed with practical advice. Books Referenced by Our Speakers: 📚 Data Mesh in Action by Jacek Majchrzak - https://a.co/d/4i5HUcY 📚 Driving Data Quality with Data Contracts by Andrew Jones - https://amzn.eu/d/aMQRFH1 Stay tuned for more episodes on Data Mesh and other important topics in data architecture by following "The Data Playbook" on Spotify. 🎧 Watch the full episode on Youtube⁠ ⁠🌐 Learn more on our website

    56 min
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🎙️ The Data Playbook is a podcast where we aim to build a playbook for data leaders. We do that through a series of interviews with other data leaders, data practitioners and data experts. In each episode, we break down real-world data challenges: from building modern architectures and embracing Data Mesh to navigating cloud sovereignty, we help you make smarter decisions one play at a time.

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