Why AI Builders Need a Metadata Goldmine with Chris Aberger, VP at Alation

Structured data is powerful—but only if you can unlock it. Numbers Station AI founder Chris Aberger reveals how metadata accelerates AI development, why agentic workflows are rising, and how teams can move from experimentation to production. Chris Aberger is VP at Alation and former CEO and co-founder of Numbers Station AI, where he pioneered AI agents for data workflows. He previously led machine learning at SambaNova Systems and held roles at Google, Apple, and IBM. Chris holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Stanford and multiple engineering degrees. Data Radicals is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Simplecast, Spotify, and most podcast apps and services. 🎧 Listen and read along on Alation.com: alation.com/podcast/episodes/ai-builders-metadata-chris-aberger