A Lifelong Learner Embraces AI, w/Brian Julius
This week on Raw Data, Justin’s flying solo and catching up with Brian Julius, a true data veteran with a unique journey from government work to AI exploration. Brian’s path […]
There and Back Again: Returning to Seattle
Rob Collie records his final episode from the cozy, sound-dampened basement studio where over 170 Raw Data conversations have taken place. With moving boxes waiting to be loaded onto a […]
Resilience Sometimes Beats Prevention, and Six Ways to Get off the Starting Line with AI
In this episode, Rob Collie and Justin break down life lessons learned from a simple tool: the Green Biscuit puck. It’s a perfect example of how resilience sometimes beats prevention—because […]
The Curious Case of the CFL Light Bulb
This week Rob shares his disdain for CFL light bulbs, but it’s not necessarily about light bulbs here! It’s more of an analogy as to why the status quo weighs […]
Head to Head: Can ChatGPT Replicate Rob’s Inspired Solution to a Power Query Challenge?
In this episode, Rob Collie and Justin Mannhardt step onto the data gridiron to test if AI can tackle the complexities of fantasy football data. Rob starts with a Power […]
Dashboards are Dead! Long Live Dashboards!
Have you noticed the phrase “Dashboards Are Dead” popping up on LinkedIn? It’s catchy, provocative, and designed to grab your attention. But is there any truth to it, or is […]
A Simple Trick for (Occasionally) Predicting the Future
In this episode, Rob Collie talks about how anyone can learn to “predict the future”—not with superpowers, but with a normal ability we all have. Rob shares his own stories […]
Low-Tech Industries and High-Tech AI: a Great Match Explained Through Examples
In this episode, Rob and Justin explore how AI is making waves not just in tech-heavy industries but in everyday businesses like construction and manufacturing. They talk about how AI […]
The Power of Data in Real World Industries
Ever think about how data can solve real-world problems? Rob and Justin are here to break it down! They’re diving into how data analytics is changing the game in industries […]
Modernizing through Data for Literal Growth with Paul Grissom of PAR
Think farming and data don’t mix? Think again! In this episode, Paul Grissom from Pacific Ag Rentals (PAR) brings the heat, showing how data is shaking things up in agriculture. […]
A Bathtub of Data Holds an Ocean of Information (plus the Midmarket Paradox and Other News)
Is the Midmarket Secretly Winning with the Microsoft Data Platform? In this episode, host Rob Collie explores a surprising quirk in how Microsoft’s powerful data tools like Power BI and […]
The Power of Empathy & Why Drudge Work is Dying, with Microsoft’s Scott Sewell
Join us for a down-to-earth chat with Microsoft’s Scott Sewell, a guy who’s seen it all when it comes to the crossroads of tech, business, and just being human. Scott’s […]
