Tapas & Pretzels
Welcome to "Tapas & Pretzels", the leading tech and business podcast! Season 2 is proudly sponsored by adorsys and apinity. Join hosts Tim Biedenkapp and Inga Glotzback from Germany (Pretzels) and David Roldán Martínez from Spain (Tapas) as we navigate the dynamic landscape of technology and digital transformation in today’s business organizations.
Every two weeks, our hosts engage with a special guest to delve into the latest trends and developments, exploring everything from the intricacies of APIs to cutting-edge advancements in data and AI technologies. Expect insightful discussions with industry-leading experts who share their knowledge and perspectives on the ever-evolving tech landscape within a business context.
Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a professional in the field, or simply curious about the digital business world, "Tapas & Pretzels" has something for everyone.
Tune in to stay informed and inspired about digital transformation and technology in the business realm!
Tapas & Pretzels Team!
Episodes
31 episodes
S02E13 - The Critical Importance of Cybersecurity in the age of AI
In this episode, the conversation revolves around the critical importance of cybersecurity, especially for small and medium businesses. Giannis Kostakis, a cybersecurity expert, discusses the evolving landscape of cyber threats, the role of AI ...
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Episode 13
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S02E12 - Data Governance Focuses on Data Quality and Ownership
In this episode of the Tapas & Pretzels podcast, Inga Glotzbach, Tim Biedenkapp, and David Roldán Martínez engage with Amy Raygada, a principal data strategist and engineer at ThoughtWorks. The conversation delves into the intricacies of AI...
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Episode 12
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S02E11 - AI, data, and APIs form a critical relationship
In this podcast, Inga Glotzbach moderates a discussion between Tim Biedenkapp, David Roldán Martínez and David Charles about the importance of data, governance, and the evolving role of AI in these areas. They explore the curiosity behind data,...
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Episode 11
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32:45
S02E10 - The Role of AI Agents in Business
In this episode of the Tapas and Pretzels podcast, Inga Glotzbach, David Roldán Martínez, Tim Biedenkapp, and guest Kerstin Clessienne discuss the evolving landscape of digital transformation and the role of AI agents in business. They explore ...
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Episode 10
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S02E09 - The Role of Metadata in Data Governance and Management
In this podcast episode, the discussion revolves around the critical role of metadata in data governance and management. Ugo Ciracì emphasizes that metadata is essential for effectively managing and governing data, especially in large enterpris...
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Episode 9
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S02E08 - Decentralization in Data: A New Era
In this podcast episode, the discussion revolves around the concept of decentralization in data management, exploring its evolution, challenges, and best practices. Gregor Zeiler, a data expert, shares insights on the shift from centralized dat...
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Episode 8
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32:34
S02E07 - AI-Driven Business Intelligence: The Future of Data
How is AI reshaping the future of Business Intelligence?In this episode, Inga, Tim, and David sit down with Ryan Dolley, VP of Product Strategy at GoodData, to explore the next evolution of BI in the era of AI. They dive into the key di...
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Episode 7
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32:34
S02E06 - Revolutionizing Business Change with AI
In this episode of the Tapas & Pretzels podcast, Jon Cooke explores how AI and digital twins are reshaping business transformation. He delves into the power of rapid prototyping, iterative frameworks, and data object graphs to streamline tr...
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Episode 6
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S02E05 - Beyond Data Mesh: The Power of Data Products
In this episode of the Tapas and Pretzels Podcast, hosts Inga Glotzbach, Tim Biedenkapp, and David Roldán Martínez are joined by Paolo Platter, CTO and Co-founder of Agile Lab, to explore the future of data management.Discover insights ...
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Episode 5
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S02E04 - Ontology Management
In this conversation, the speakers discuss the significance of semantics in the context of data products and AI. They discuss the advantages of implementing a semantic layer in business, the impact of AI on the perception of semantics, and the ...
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Episode 4
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S02E03 - APIContext Report: Better Practices
In this episode, the discussion revolves around the current state of API governance, the challenges of maintaining accurate API documentation, and the implications of API drift. The speakers highlight the importance of having up-to-date specifi...
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Episode 3
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Special Episode: Managing Data as a Product "The Book"
In this episode of the Tapas & Pretzels podcast, Andrea Gioia discusses his new book, 'Managing Data as a Product'. He shares insights into the practical aspects of data management, the challenges of organizing teams, and the importance of ...
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S02E02 - The Role of Semantics and Ontologies in Data Management
In this episode of Tapas & Pretzels, the discussion revolves around the critical role of semantic data in the context of AI and data management. The speakers emphasize that while AI is often highlighted, the underlying quality and semantics...
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Episode 2
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S02E01 - AI Act
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss with the guests the implications of the EU AI Act on innovation and compliance in the AI sector. They explore the different risk levels defined by the Act, the importance of creating an AI inventory fo...
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Episode 1
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32:28
S01E18 - Metadata and Context: Enhancing AI Applications
In this conversation, Andrea Gioia discusses the importance of managing data as a product and the challenges associated with traditional data management approaches. He explains the concept of data products and how they can be modularized to cre...
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S01E17 - Semantic World
In the next episode of "Tapas and Pretzels," we welcome Eliud Polanco, president of Fluree with over 20 years of experience in data analytics and technology, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the discussion.We'll explore the complexities o...
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Episode 17
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S01E16 - The Power of Communities
The next episode of "Tapas and Pretzels" welcome Rafael Escaño Marín, Senior Manager Customer Success at Salesforce . Rafael brings over 20 years of IT experience and a passion for customer success and community building.We'll discuss the c...
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Episode 16
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S01E15 - AI: It is all about data
In this engaging episode of Tapas and Pretzels podcast, our hosts welcome Mark Kram, Technical Lead AI & Information Management . As the conversation unfolds, it centers on the complexities and challenges businesses face when integrating AI...
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Episode 15
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S01E14 - Unraveling the API Gateway Maze: Simplification and Standardization
In this insightful podcast episode, the hosts engage in a deep dive discussion with Daniel Kocot from codecentric on the complexities of API federation and the challenges surrounding standardisation in the API gateway market. They ...
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Episode 14
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24:49
S01E13 - Unlocking Efficiency: Bridging the Gap Between Data and APIs
Join us in this insightful Tapas and Pretzels podcast episode featuring Erik Wilde, a renowned voice in API development. Erik shares valuable insights into the challenges of managing data and APIs separately within organizations, h...
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Episode 13
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S01E12 - Federated API Gateways Unveiled: Exploring the Future of Seamless API Management
Join us in this episode of the Tapas and Pretzels podcast as we delve into the world of Federated API Gateways with Markus Mueller, the CTO of APIIDA.Discover why Federated API Gateways are becoming increasingly important for companies,...
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Episode 12
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S01E11 - API Context Unveiled: Pioneering the Future of Banking
Discover the future of the banking industry in the 11th podcast of Tapas&Pretzels! In this captivating discussion, David O’Neal, David, and Tim dive into the world of regulated APIs, Open Banking, and the challenges of API governance. ...
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Episode 11
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S01E10 - BBVA Paving the Way to an OpenFinance API Strategy: Behind-the-Scenes with José Luis Navarro Llorens
José Luis Navarro Llorens, Strategist Open Banking at BBVA, takes us on a fascinating journey. Discover how BBVA is breaking down silos and elevating API quality and maturity to an entirely new level.Highlights of the Video:- Federa...
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Episode 10
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S01E09 - API Security Unveiled: Unmasking Threats, Strategies for Corporate Protection
More than 50% of all IT attacks since 2023 originate from APIs, and successful breaches can lead to serious data leaks, posing not only a threat to a company's reputation but also significant economic consequences.In this podcast episod...
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Episode 9
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S01E08 - Unlocking the Future: Navigating New Trends in API Platforms for Seamless Integration and Innovation
Dive into the fascinating realm of "API Contracts vs. Data Contracts" with us in our upcoming episode! We'll dissect the crucial distinctions and shared elements between these two fundamental components, unveiling their unique role...
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Episode 8
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