In this episode of The AI Table, Dia Adams sits down with Jenna Zhang, the first University Chief Data & AI Officer in the midwest, to unpack the shift transforming education: the jump from legacy data stacks to real-time, agentic AI. They break down why traditional data governance fails in autonomous environments, how to bridge the communication gap between data leaders and the C-suite, and where the biggest innovation opportunities lie for modern enterprise leaders.

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Takeaways

• Shift from data for humans to machines
• Importance of data governance in AI

Chapters

• 00:00 The Evolution of Data Management
• 02:02 Understanding Agentic AI
• 03:33 Defining True Data Products
• 05:45 Persuading Leaders on Data Value
• 08:02 Navigating AI Pressure as a Leader
• 09:43 Transforming Raw Data into Value
• 12:28 Universal Standards for Data Integration
• 14:00 Real-Time Data Pipelines in AI
• 16:21 Investing in Agent-Ready Data Products
• 21:03 Accountability in Data Ownership
• 23:37 Encouragement for Future Builders