business intelligence in an AI world

Business Intelligence in an AI world

with Colin Zima, CEO & Co-Founder at Omni

Episode: 232

What’s in this podcast?

In this episode of Hub & Spoken, Jason Foster speaks with Colin Zima, CEO and Co-founder of Omni, a modern business intelligence platform that combines the best of governance and usability, and scalable database management systems to empower data-driven organisations. With a background spanning roles at Looker and Google, and two decades as both a data user and builder, Colin brings a unique perspective on the evolution of BI and the real role of AI in shaping its future.

They explore why business intelligence remains critical for aligning organisations, how AI is raising the bar for access and self-service, and why semantics and business logic are more important than ever. Experts shares insights on AI for data analytics, explaining how modern tools are bridging the gap between technical teams and business users while maintaining robust governance. The conversation challenges the notion that AI will replace dashboards, and instead focuses on how it can enhance accessibility, support different user needs, and empower data teams to work more efficiently.

This episode is essential listening for business and data leaders thinking about the future of BI, the practical use of AI strategy, and the role data teams play in delivering real value at speed.

Tune in to hear how modern BI is evolving, and what leaders need to know to stay ahead.

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