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What if AI could unlock more human potential instead of replacing it? In this episode of Alter Everything, We sit down with Nikki Barua, founder of FlipWork, to explore the future of work and AI. Nikki shares her People Squared framework and why curiosity and creativity are key to navigating change. Discover how embracing AI can turn uncertainty into opportunity and reshape what's possible. Subscribe to the Alter Everything podcast on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alter-everything/id1356137854 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17KLxb23QlvgcbvLiaPck1?si=FWmOQEITRFCQ42smFjOpfA Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/alteryx/alter-everything 0:00 Introduction: AI and human reinvention 4:30 Replacing AI anxiety with curiosity 6:16 The People Squared framework 11:57 Building with AI and discovering new possibilities 17:45 From expert to explorer 23:45 Creativity, contextual wisdom, and agentic scale 33:07 The agentic enterprise and AI readiness 37:53 Everyday agentic workflows 42:10 Lightning round: purpose, judgment, and innovation 52:27 Connecting with Nikki Barua 53:34 Closing reflections

208: Making AI a Team Sport with Alteryx CEO Andy MacMillan In this episode of Alter Everything, Alteryx CEO Andy MacMillan joins host Joshua Burkhow to explore what it takes to move AI from personal experiments to tools an entire team can trust. Andy shares his journey from software developer to CEO, why businesses get stuck in the “single-player” AI trap, and how empowering the people who know the business best can help unlock AI’s potential. Tune in for a candid conversation about curiosity, collaboration, and why your business expertise matters more than ever. Subscribe to the Alter Everything podcast on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alter-everything/id1356137854Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17KLxb23QlvgcbvLiaPck1?si=FWmOQEITRFCQ42smFjOpfAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/alteryx/alter-everything 0:00 How AI Earns Trust at Work2:08 Andy MacMillan's Path from Developer to CEO 7:31 Making Enterprise AI Practical 12:12 The Single-Player AI Trap 21:36 From Early Web Tools to Multiplayer AI 29:12 Empowering Business Experts Without Code 34:26 How AI Changes Software Development 40:12 Combining Probabilistic AI with Business Logic 48:18 The Second AI Aha Moment 54:55 Rapid-Fire Questions on Enterprise AI 1:00:54 Building with AI and Scaling Across Teams

In this episode of Alter Everything, our host, Joshua Burkhow, sits down with Jordan Morrow, SVP of Data and AI Transformation at AgileOne and the “Godfather of Data Literacy”, to explore what it really takes to thrive in the age of AI. They discuss why curiosity, critical thinking, and confidence matter more than mastering the latest tools, how leaders can build cultures that encourage learning and experimentation, and why successful AI adoption starts with investing in people before technology. Start your 30 day free trial of Alteryx desktop or the Analytics cloud platform at https://www.alteryx.com/AlterEverything Subscribe to the Alter Everything podcast on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alter-everything/id1356137854 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17KLxb23QlvgcbvLiaPck1?si=FWmOQEITRFCQ42smFjOpfA Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/alteryx/alter-everything Episode Chapters 0:00 AI and the Human 2:00 Jordan Morrow's Data Literacy Journey 5:35 First Principles and AI Fundamentals 13:37 The Confidence and Skills Gap 15:00 Focus, Anxiety, and Being Human 18:48 AI, Work, and Leadership 25:01 Curiosity as AI Literacy 26:44 Psychological Safety and AI Culture 29:33 Mental Workouts and Human Creativity 33:27 Lightning Round: Skills, Confidence, and Critical Thinking 37:45 Everyone Has a Seat at the Table 38:39 Final Takeaway

In this special Inspire Alter everything episode, we unlock the secrets of building trustworthy AI to drive real impact. In a world flooded with flashy demos, it’s important to understand what separates those leading the pack from those chasing trends. This episode reveals how top executive leaders are transforming AI from experimental pilot projects into reliable business engines that truly serve customers. Start your 30 day free trial of Alteryx desktop or the Analytics cloud platform at https://www.alteryx.com/AlterEverything Subscribe to the Alter Everything podcast on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alter-everything/id1356137854 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17KLxb23QlvgcbvLiaPck1?si=FWmOQEITRFCQ42smFjOpfA Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/alteryx/alter-everything Episode Chapters 0:00 AI Beyond the Demo 1:18 Ben Canning: Building AI People Can Trust 2:36 Hands-On Product Leadership 3:26 Leading Teams Through AI Change 7:01 Turning AI Experiments Into Practice 10:51 The Future of AI Interfaces 12:32 Michelle Huff: AI in Marketing 15:32 Experimentation and Business Value 18:40 The AI "Aha" Moment 21:12 Derek Bates: AI in Sales 24:26 AI as a Sales Advantage 27:18 Alteryx One and MCP 30:34 Closing Thoughts

This week on Alter Everything, dive into a comprehensive discussion on how AI is reshaping marketing teams, outlining what tasks AI is best suited for, and emphasizing the critical role of human oversight. This episode offers practical insights on integrating AI tools effectively while maintaining brand integrity and governance. Start your 30 day free trial of Alteryx desktop or the Analytics cloud platform at https://www.alteryx.com/AlterEverything Subscribe to the Alter Everything podcast on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alter-everything/id1356137854 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17KLxb23QlvgcbvLiaPck1?si=FWmOQEITRFCQ42smFjOpfA Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/alteryx/alter-everything Episode Chapters 0:00 AI meets real marketing teams 1:35 What inbound marketing means 4:08 Where AI in marketing stands today 7:11 Adoption challenges: tools, workflows, and mindset 12:00 The 80/20 shift for AI work 15:50 Copywriting, brand voice, and human editing 22:37 AI, design, and human creativity 27:48 Marketing tech stacks and AI literacy 34:04 Governance, security, and shadow AI 40:32 What AI-first marketing teams may look like 45:32 Lightning round: tools, skills, and mistakes 51:18 Closing reflections

In this episode of Alter Everything, we sit down with Fern Halper to discuss how most companies are now hitting a stage where productivity gains plateau because foundational elements like data, governance, and measurement are overlooked. Fern, a seasoned data and AI expert, reveals how organizations often chase quick wins with off-the-shelf tools, only to hit a wall when results stop improving or are unmeasurable. Panelists:Fern Halper, VP of Research @ TDWI -  LinkedInJoshua Burkhow, Chief Evangelist @ Alteryx -  @JoshuaB , LinkedInResources and Links Data Makes the World Go RoundEU AI Act Ready to get hands-on with Alteryx One? You can now dive into two brand-new learning paths—Workspace Administrator and Account Administrator—designed to help you build real expertise, fast. Even better, you’ll be able to validate your skills with official certifications launching May 1. Explore these new paths and unlock all of our free learning content today on Alteryx Academy. Start learning now: [Visit Alteryx Academy] Start your 30 day free trial of Alteryx desktop or the Analytics cloud platform at https://www.alteryx.com/AlterEverything Subscribe to the Alter Everything podcast on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alter-everything/id1356137854 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17KLxb23QlvgcbvLiaPck1?si=FWmOQEITRFCQ42smFjOpfA Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/alteryx/alter-everything 0:00 Opening Question 2:01 Why 2026 Is a Building Year 7:59 The Value Ceiling 14:40 Measuring Real AI Progress 17:56 Why AI Governance Is Different 20:06 Governing Agentic Systems 27:34 Original Thought as Competitive Edge 32:09 Designing for Augmentation 35:36 Predictive Analytics and Agentic AI 38:54 Lightning Round 42:08 Moving Beyond Productivity Theater 44:17 Key Takeaways

Welcome back to Alter Everything! Explore the evolving landscape of AI and its increasing integration with human decision-making, collaboration, and societal impact. This episode features insights from Tiankai Feng, a thought leader in human-centered AI governance, discussing how organizations can responsibly deploy AI while maintaining accountability, authenticity, and social trust. Panelists: Tiankai Feng, Data & AI Strategy Director @ Thoughtworks - LinkedInJoshua Burkhow, Chief Evangelist @ Alteryx - @JoshuaB, LinkedIn Resources and Links Humanizing Data Strategy - by Tiankai FengHumanizing AI Strategy - by Tiankai FengThoughtWorks - Official websiteBooks on AI ethics and governanceYouTube - Data & AI Music Parodies Start your 30 day free trial of Alteryx desktop or the Analytics cloud platform at https://www.alteryx.com/AlterEverything Subscribe to the Alter Everything podcast on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alter-everything/id1356137854 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17KLxb23QlvgcbvLiaPck1?si=FWmOQEITRFCQ42smFjOpfA Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/alteryx/alter-everything Episode Chapters 0:00 Opening teaser 2:09 Meet Tiankai Feng 3:41 Why AI failures are really human failures 8:55 Should humans adapt to AI or constrain it? 13:19 Defining your relationship with AI 16:02 Decision-making, prompting fatigue, and trust 19:27 AI, teams, and collaboration 27:37 The "they" layer and unseen stakeholders 32:18 Deepfakes, disinformation, and critical thinking 36:02 The environmental cost of AI 39:48 Why AI governance must evolve 42:14 A dual-track AI strategy for leaders 45:54 Lightning round 48:28 Where to find Tiankai Feng

In this episode of Alter Everything, we are joined by Dr. Ami Bhatt for a discussion around her multifaceted role in healthcare, emphasizing the integration of AI in clinical practice. She highlights the potential of AI to improve access to care, enhance clinical decision-making, and support drug development. Dr. Bhatt also addresses the challenges of implementing AI in healthcare and the importance of human expertise in leveraging technology effectively. Start your 30 day free trial of Alteryx desktop or the Analytics cloud platform at https://www.alteryx.com/AlterEverything Subscribe to the Alter Everything podcast on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alter-everything/id1356137854 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17KLxb23QlvgcbvLiaPck1?si=FWmOQEITRFCQ42smFjOpfA Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/alteryx/alter-everything 00:04 Opening: Why healthcare AI is different 01:39 Dr. Ami Bhatt's role across care, innovation, and policy 06:14 Three major areas where AI is shaping healthcare 12:41 Why AI on EKGs is especially promising 14:46 Collaborative intelligence vs. replacing humans 21:16 Ambient documentation and the doctor-patient connection 24:47 What "good enough" means when access is limited 31:41 Prevention, digital health, and patient agency 34:55 Self-diagnosis with AI and advice for clinicians 41:42 Lightning round

We’re back! In this episode of Alter Everything, Josh Burkhow sits down with Ari Kaplan, Head of Evangelism at Databricks and a pioneer of AI in sports. From building operating systems as a kid and studying at Caltech to transforming baseball analytics and now shaping enterprise AI strategy, Ari shares how physics-inspired thinking, relentless curiosity, and better data have driven his career. They explore the evolution from databases to generative AI, common mistakes organizations make with GenAI, why data engineering matters more than prompt engineering, and how true evangelism is about planting seeds and not pushing hype. Panelists Ari Kaplan, Head of Evangelism @ Databricks – LinkedInJoshua Burkhow, Chief Evangelist @ Alteryx – @JoshuaB, LinkedIn Topics DatabricksMajor League Baseball analytics & the Moneyball eraAI in sports, healthcare, and enterpriseGenerative AI & data engineering foundationsData + AI governanceRaoul Wallenberg humanitarian investigationAlter Everything podcast

We’re back! Explore the future of artificial intelligence in the year 2026 with Patrick McGarry, Federal Chief Data Officer at ServiceNow, and Dr. Jupiter Bakakeu, Lead Generative AI Technologist at Alteryx. This milestone 200th episode examines the critical shift from AI as an answer machine to AI as an autonomous work agent capable of executing tasks independently. Learn about the four characteristics of AI agents (perceive, reflect, act, learn), discover which tasks organizations should and shouldn't delegate to AI, and understand why modernization, trust, and governance matter more than model selection.  Panelists: Patrick McGarry, Federal Chief Data Officer @ ServiceNow - LinkedInJupiter Bakakeu, Lead Generative AI Technologist @ Alteryx - LinkedInJoshua Burkhow, Chief Evangelist @ Alteryx - @JoshuaB, LinkedInShow notes:  ServiceNowAlteryxData.world"Beyond the Algorithm" by Patrick McGarry (upcoming publication) Interested in sharing your feedback with the Alter Everything team? Take our feedback survey here! This episode was produced by Cecilia Murray, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.

Join us for a special farewell episode of the Alter Everything Podcast as we celebrate the impactful journey of host Megan Bowers. In this episode, Megan reflects on her career in data analytics, her experiences at Alteryx, and the evolution of the podcast. Discover insights on building a personal brand, the importance of networking in the data industry, and the future of data science and AI. Hear memorable stories from past episodes, expert interviews, and practical advice for data professionals.  Panelists:  Michael Cusic, Sr. Learning Experience Designer @ Alteryx - @mikecusic, LinkedInMegan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedInShow notes:  Alteryx Community Blog ContentEpisode 194: AI and Data PipelinesEpisode 134: Building Trust in AI with FiddlerEpisode 140: Using Alteryx to Understand Climate ChangeAlteryx ACE program Interested in sharing your feedback with the Alter Everything team? Take our feedback survey here! This episode was produced by Cecilia Murray, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.

In this episode of "Alter Everything," we sit down with Andrew Merrill, Alteryx product specialist and advocate, to explore best practices for integrating AI and LLMs into data analytics processes. Some topics we discuss include proven design patterns for generative AI, such as feedback loops, routing, and RAG architectures, and learn how to avoid common pitfalls like token overuse and data governance challenges. Andrew shares real-world use cases, tips for leveraging Alteryx Co-pilot, and strategies for prompt engineering to maximize workflow efficiency.  Panelists:  Andrew Merrill, Alteryx Consultant - @CoG, LinkedInMegan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedInShow notes:  Alteryx Gen AI ToolsAlteryx Co-pilotAlteryx Inspire Interested in sharing your feedback with the Alter Everything team? Take our feedback survey here! This episode was produced by Cecilia Murray, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.

Discover how Alteryx SparkED is transforming accounting education in this episode of the Alter Everything Podcast. Guest host Eric Roy interviews professors Ashley Davis (University of Oklahoma) and Ahmet Kurt (Bentley University) about integrating Alteryx into their accounting curricula. Learn how data analytics, automation, and low-code tools are preparing students for the future of accounting. Hear real-world stories of students landing jobs with Alteryx skills, practical tips for educators, and the impact of AI and automation on the profession.  Panelists:  Eric Roy, Sr. Instructional Program Manager @ Alteryx - @ericroy, LinkedInAshley Davis, Associate Professor of Accounting @ University of Oklahoma - @adavis1, LinkedInAhmet Kurt, Associate Professor of Accounting @ Bentley University - @Ahmet_Kurt, LinkedInShow notes:  Alteryx SparkED ProgramAlteryx Community Learning Paths and TutorialsAlteryx Certification Exam Interested in sharing your feedback with the Alter Everything team? Take our feedback survey here! This episode was produced by Cecilia Murray, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.

Join us on the Alter Everything Podcast as we sit down with Olga Beregovaya, Vice President of AI at Smartling, to explore the evolving landscape of translation technology and AI model strategy. In this episode, Olga shares her 25+ years of experience in language technology, discusses the shift from rule-based to transformer models, and explains the importance of purpose-built AI models for translation. Panelists:  Olga Beregovaya, VP of AI @ Smartling - LinkedInMegan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedInShow notes:  SmartlingDeepLGoogle Vertex AIIBM WatsonxAWS BedrockAzure OpenAIScale AITELUS International Interested in sharing your feedback with the Alter Everything team? Take our feedback survey here! This episode was produced by Cecilia Murray, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.

In this episode, Michael Keiffer, an Alteryx training specialist and Alteryx ACE, shares his extensive experience in data analytics, particularly in internal audit. Michael discusses the pivotal role of data analytics in improving audit processes, highlighting the limitations of traditional sampling methods. Tune in to hear about the transformative potential of tools like Alteryx in automating and enhancing audit practices, saving auditors an incredible amount of time! Panelists: Michael Keiffer, President/Owner @ Michael P. Keiffer, CPA, P.C. - @mkeiffer, LinkedInMegan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedInShow Notes: Office of Finance Alteryx Starter KitInteractive LessonsAlteryx & Excel Guide Interested in sharing your feedback with the Alter Everything team? Take our feedback survey here! This episode was produced by Cecilia Murray, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.