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Ascend.io CEO Sean Knapp on Automating Data Pipelines

Ascend.io CEO Sean Knapp on Automating Data Pipelines
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James Maguire
James Maguire
Nov 15, 2023
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I spoke with Sean Knapp, CEO of Ascend.io, about the issues and challenges involved with automating data pipelines. Among other key points, he noted that “Companies that don’t have sophisticated enough automation to power AI will start to feel the burn.”

Topics we covered: 

  • Let’s talk about the automating of data pipelines. What exactly does it mean for companies, and what are the challenges here?
  • How do you recommend companies address these challenges with data pipelines and artificial intelligence?
  • How is Ascend addressing the data pipeline needs of its clients?
  • The future of data pipeline automation? What do you predict for the sector in the next 1-3 years?

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