Closing the AI Readiness Gap with dbt, Databricks, and ThoughtSpot

AI is on every roadmap — yet many organizations still struggle to see meaningful ROI. Proof-of-concept projects often look promising, but they stall in production when the underlying data foundation isn’t built to support scalable, trustworthy AI outcomes. In this panel discussion, Analytics8 CTO Patrick Vinton joins experts from technology partners dbt, ThoughtSpot, and Databricks to share key findings from our AI Data Readiness Research — and explore what truly separates AI leaders from the rest. What you’ll learn: - What the research reveals about the gap between AI ambition and data readiness - The core building blocks of an AI-ready data stack — architecture, integration, governance, and enablement - Where AI leaders focus technology investments — and where they intentionally do not Panelists: - Patrick Vinton, CTO, Analytics8 - Anjali Kumari, VP of Product Management, ThoughtSpot - Russell Christopher, Senior Director of Product Strategy, dbt - Daniel Lacouture, Solutions Architect, Databricks Additional Resource: [Research Report] Best Practices for Excelling with AI and Advanced Analytics: https://www.analytics8.com/blog/solving-the-data-readiness-conundrum-best-practices-for-excelling-with-ai-and-advanced-analytics/ Connect with Analytics8: 🌐 Website: https://analytics8.com 📚 Blog: https://www.analytics8.com/blog/ 💬 Contact: https://www.analytics8.com/contact-us/ 🔗 LinkedIn: /analytics8 📩 Newsletter: https://www.analytics8.com/the-insider/