In this episode of The Data Storytellers Podcast we speak with Eric Gonzalez, CEO of Omnificity. Eric explains why strong data foundations are more critical than chasing shiny AI solutions and shares how to educate stakeholders without killing their enthusiasm.We explore how to avoid falling into proof of concept purgatory, how to prioritize initiatives based on impact and feasibility, and how to navigate the organizational egos that often get in the way of real progress. Eric also reflects on his career journey from neuroscience and economics to data leadership and offers actionable advice for building trust and clarity in your organization.Connect With Us:Website: https://thedatastorytellers.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-data-storytellers Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-data-storytellers-podcast/id1493766476Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2N0vZtHZHgod4Tll2LX2xaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9e56lhYUfORiOHMiLlPmAChapters:00:00 – Introduction and Eric’s take on AI’s rapid democratization01:08 – Why most enterprises are not ready for AI yet05:30 – How to inspire executives without shutting down excitement07:26 – Examples of AI replacing boring and monotonous tasks14:44 – Why companies get stuck in proof of concept purgatory19:41 – The pitfalls of synthetic data and model collapse24:16 – The limitations of large language models and what comes next28:35 – How to approach stakeholders about real business impact32:57 – Eric’s journey from neuroscience to business intelligence40:29 – Lessons learned working across industries44:31 – Why data teams must align information flows with decision flows55:26 – A prioritization framework for enterprise use cases1:02:16 – The biggest bottleneck in organizations is ego1:04:01 – What Dan Gilbert taught about listening to every idea1:07:53 – Closing thoughts and where to follow Eric’s work

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