Making Data Simple
Hosted by Al Martin, WW VP of Technical Sales at IBM, Making Data Simple cuts through the hype to reveal how data and AI reshape the modern enterprise.
Thought leaders, researchers, and innovators share firsthand lessons on leading teams, scaling analytics, and driving real-world impact—delivered in Al’s signature straightforward, witty style.
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Making Data Simple
Streaming the Future: Dr. Sean Falconer, AI Entrepreneur in Residence at Confluent on AI, LLMs, and the Contrarian View
Deep Diving into the future of AI:
Join Dr. Sean Falconer — AI Entrepreneur in Residence at Confluent, software engineering leader, and developer relations expert — for a deep dive into the future of AI, data streaming, and what it really means to build at the edge of innovation. From managing multiple LLMs to testing autonomous agents and sharing his bold contrarian takes, Sean helps us simplify the complexity of today's tech.
📌 Timestamps
- 04:38 – Meet Sean Falconer
- 11:11 – Lifelong Learning
- 12:31 – AI Entrepreneur in Residence
- 16:28 – Multiple LLMs in Action
- 21:07 – The Tech Behind Confluent
- 25:51 – Why Sean Chose Confluent
- 28:40 – Invest or Short?
- 36:58 – Testing Agents IRL
- 40:51 – The Contrarian AI Take
- 42:27 – Looking Ahead: The Future of AI
🔗 Connect with Sean:
Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.