Data Citizens Dialogues

Collibra

Join Collibra as we unite listeners around the importance of data and unpack its impact on the world. We sit down with customers, partners and thought leaders to discuss some of the hottest topics in the industry — from AI governance to the importance of data sharing to how to ensure data reliability and beyond. Welcome to The Data Citizens Dialogues.

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Friday · 29 min
Why clean data still gives AI the wrong answer
AI projects don’t fail because the model is bad. They fail because the context, governance and accountability layers are missing. Corey Wagner and Ravit break down why clean data is only half the battle, and what enterprise leaders need in place be...
August 17 · 42 min
Think before you prompt: Smarter ways to use AI at work
Unlock the secrets to effective AI prompting and data management that can transform your organization’s decision-making and efficiency. Join Stijn and Maiquel Sampaio de Melo from IDB Invest as they dive into the fundamentals of problem-solving in ...
August 4 · 23 min
Foundations for fast AI Deployment in telecommunications
Effective data and AI governance isn't just about compliance—it’s the foundation for trustworthy, high-impact decision making. In this episode, Fatimh Khalid J.A. Al-Jaber from Ooredoo Qatar reveals how transforming governance into a strategic enab...
July 28 · 21 min
From catching up to leading: Why AI governance must think five steps ahead
Most companies are unprepared for AI's rapid evolution and if you do not shift your governance approach now, you will fall behind. In this episode, Joe Wallace from Adobe shares a practical concept called “shift down” that helps teams build AI safe...
July 14 · 19 min
The essential keys to effective AI Leadership
In this episode, we speak with Diahanna Post, Vice President of Data and Analytics Management at Cotality, about the evolving relationship between people, leadership and AI. Diahanna shares how a career rooted in research and data science shaped he...
June 12 · 21 min
Revisiting the data mesh in the age of AI
Discover how leading organizations like PGGM are revamping their data models with frameworks like data mesh to break down bottlenecks and foster active ownership to feed AI systems. Get practical insights on shifting from centralized control to dec...
May 19 · 30 min
How data products are quietly powering the modern supply chain
Discover how Portbase turned a simple data catalog into a strategic digital twin of Dutch ports, creating clarity for their teams. You’ll learn how Portbase’s data platform acts as a digital mirror, representing the entire flow of goods, ships, and...
April 21 · 51 min
The data ownership mindsets that drive AI success
The secret to elevating data governance and AI success? It's all about mindset. Gaurav Patole, Principal Data Strategist, Data & AI Governance Specialist at ThoughtWorks, reveals how the principles of physics can revolutionize how organizations han...
April 10 · 20 min
From 300 slides to 18: How BCLC reinvented its data strategy for better adoption
Transform your data governance approach by treating it as a brand, not just a policy. In this episode, Adam Coladipietro and Serena Cromarty from British Columbia Lottery Corporation reveal how they shifted their data culture from mandates to motiv...
February 24 · 9 min
Modernizing the CDO Office in banking and finance
Most organizations are still managing data as a collection of tables and reports, but the future demands a shift to truly business-owned data products. Brandon Dombroski, Managing Director, Head of Data Quality and Data Platform Business Ownership ...
February 10 · 20 min
Why AI is forcing us to rethink data governance culture
For too long, data governance has been framed as a constraint as opposed to the competitive advantage it ought to be. Which is exactly why Federico Frumento, Senior Data Governance Manager at Vodafone, makes the case for governance as a business en...
January 13 · 16 min
Why data literacy is actually everyone’s job
What does it really take to turn fragmented data into something teams can trust and use at scale? For Cirium’s Head of Data Governance, Candice Parfitt, it starts with tackling data silos head-on—using governance as the foundation for unifying data...
Nov 19, 2025 · 13 min
The language layer your AI strategy needs
AI readiness isn’t a technology problem—it’s a language problem. As Amica Insurance’s Sr. Data Governance Manager Steffanie Archer explains, this has less to do with algorithms and more to do with trust. So how do you ensure data is high-quality, e...
Sep 24, 2025 · 32 min
Agents of change: managing cultural shifts at scale
Change is hard. It’s an old truth—but one that matters more than ever in the age of AI. In this episode, host Thomas Brence sits down with two champions of change at McDonald’s—Director of Enterprise Data Governance, John Tucker, and Change Agent &...
Aug 13, 2025 · 16 min
Why your data strategy needs engineering at the table
What does it really take to build confidence in enterprise data? At Arvest Bank, it started with a single use case and a commitment to simplicity. In this episode, Thomas Brence sits down with Josh Cohen live from Collibra’s Product Premiere to tal...
Jul 29, 2025 · 26 min
The secret to scaling governance without slowing down
Building trust in data isn’t just a modern challenge—it’s a decades-old problem that continues to evolve. In this episode, Chief Data Citizen Stijn Christiaens sits down with Axel Frank and Kevin Falkenstein of Siemens AG to explore how one of the ...
Jun 18, 2025 · 21 min
Solving the data dilemma in higher education
When resources are tight and the pressure is high, good governance isn’t a luxury—it’s essential. In this episode, Thomas Brence connects with Tom Friesen, Data Governance Lead at Algonquin College, to explore how one person can create an outsized ...
Jun 4, 2025 · 22 min
How to be a CDO in the age of AI
What does it take to lead data strategy at a Fortune 500 company for over a decade—through industry shifts, technological revolutions, and the dawn of generative AI? In this kickoff episode of Season 4, host Thomas Brence sits down with Justin Hell...
Dec 11, 2024 · 1 min
See You in 2025, Data Enthusiasts!
The team is taking a quick break but we’ll be back in 2025 with even more insights, stories, and inspiration from data leaders around the world.In the meantime, catch up on any episodes you may have missed, and don’t forget to follow the show so yo...
Nov 20, 2024 · 45 min
Enabling data literacy through hands-on collaboration
Empowering teams with data is essential for any organization aiming to drive better decision-making. This week, Chief Data Citizen, Stijn Christiaens connects with Ruben Missinne, Data Analytics Officer at Colruyt Group, to break down how the compa...

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