Data Wars Podcast

Welcome to Data Wars, the podcast where data professionals share insights, and strategies. Join host Ash Srivastava & Prash Chandramohan as they delve into the fiercest debates, the latest trends, and the most pressing challenges in the world of data. From groundbreaking innovations to ethical dilemmas, Data Wars covers it all with expert guests and thought-provoking discussions. Whether you're a data enthusiast, a seasoned professional, or just curious about the data-driven world, tune in to Data Wars and prepare for a deep dive into the competitive and captivating universe of data.

Data Wars Podcast is a technology podcast hosted by Data Wars, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #16

  Humanize Data & AI: Tiankai Feng on Creativity, Governance, and Future of Work | Data Wars EP - 16

  Mar 25, 202657 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Data Wars, Ash Srivastava and Prash Chandramohan sit down with Tiankai Feng, who shares his inspiring journey of blending data, AI, creativity, music, and writing into a unique professional identity. </p><p>The conversation explores how organizations can move beyond AI hype to focus on real business value, why strong data and AI governance matter more than ever, and how leaders can “follow the pain” to solve meaningful problems. </p><p>Tiankai also reflects on personal branding, overcoming self-doubt, staying original in an AI-driven world, and why the future belongs to professionals who can bridge tech...

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  Quitting Corporate Comfort to Build a Data-First Future : Vinay Simha | Data Wars EP - 15

  Feb 24, 20261h 1mS0

  <p>In this episode of Data Wars, Ash Srivastava and Prash Chandramohan sit down with Vinay Simha, Founder of Strategic Business Networks and a veteran data leader with 25+ years of experience in enterprise transformation. Vinay shares why he walked away from a high-profile corporate career to pursue a mission-driven venture focused on turning data into business value—especially as AI accelerates.</p><p>The conversation dives into what it really takes to build a data strategy that works, why leaders must start with a clear vision (not tools), and how India’s Aadhaar + UPI ecosystem is a real-world masterclass in trus...

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  Episode #14

  Human-Centered AI, Trust & Doing Tech for Good : Insights with Helena Yu | Data Wars EP - 14

  Feb 10, 20261h 9mS1

  <p>What does it look like to build AI that’s not just powerful—but human? And how do you turn a non-linear life journey into a blueprint others can “fork” and build on?</p><p><br></p><p>In this kickoff episode of Data Wars, we sit down with Helena (Qiaoshan) Yu, Data & AI leader at EnStream, to unpack the intersection of AI adoption, digital trust, social impact, and community-led change. Helena shares her path from filmmaking dreams to math and business, how a life-altering accident reshaped her worldview, and why she believes data + story + technology must work together to creat...

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  Episode #13

  AI Shopping Intelligence : Insights from Andy Elwood (CEO of Stretch AI) | Data Wars EP-13

  Dec 30, 202550 minS1

  <p>What does it really take to build companies—again and again—when the highs are euphoric and the lows hit hard?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Data Wars, we sit down with Andy Elwood, Founder & CEO of Stretch, a shopping intelligence platform reimagining grocery shopping by putting shoppers first. Andy shares hard-earned lessons from scaling Gowalla in the early App Store days (including a Disney partnership that landed them on the New York Times tech front page) to navigating privacy blowback (hello, pleaserobme.com) and ultimately being acquired by Meta (Facebook, pre-IPO).</p><p><br></p><p...

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  Episode #12

  Causal AI Explained - Why Correlation Fails, Risk Wins & Business : Mark Stouse | Data Wars EP-12

  Dec 16, 202545 minS1

  <p>What if most of your AI insights are pointing you in the wrong direction?</p><p>In this episode of Data Wars, we sit down with Mark Stouse, CEO of Proof Causal AI, to unpack why traditional predictive and correlational AI falls short in today’s volatile business environment — and why causal AI is emerging as the real decision-making engine for executives.</p><p>Mark brings a rare perspective, having served as CEO, CFO, CRO, and CMO, and explains how causal inference helps leaders answer the questions that actually matter:</p><p>1. What actions truly drive outcomes?</p><p>2. Wher...

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