Ep.139 - Stay Relevant or Fall Behind:Thriving in the Age of Generative AI

Karen is joined by Cindi Howson—Chief Data & AI Strategy Officer at ThoughtSpot and host of The Data Chief Podcast. If you saw her speak at the Women in Data flagship conference, you’ll know how inspiring and bold her perspective is.

In this episode, Cindi shares her take on where data and AI are heading—and it’s not business as usual.

They explore:

• How generative AI and AI agents are already changing the landscape of work
• What it means for data professionals, particularly women, and their careers 
• How to stay relevant through continuous learning and adaptability
• The pressing need to address bias in AI and create more inclusive data cultures

Cindi asks: “If you can’t do this, then who?”—a challenge to step forward and lead the change in tech.

Whether you're a data leader, practitioner, or just curious about the future of AI, this episode is packed with insight, practical advice, and a call to action.

Cindi recommends:

• Coded Bias
• Race after technology