204: Will a Duck DB-Like Excel Emerge by 2075? And Is Data Every Company’s Most Valuable Asset? Featuring Benn Stancil of Mode

This week on The Data Stack Show, Eric and John welcome back Benn Stancil, Founder and CTO of Mode, a data analytics company acquired by ThoughtSpot. During the episode, the group delves into Benn's decade-long journey in the startup world, discussing the challenges of strategy, vision, and decision-making. Benn highlights the pressures of adhering to conventional startup playbooks, the importance of confidence in decision-making, and the complexities of navigating uncertainties. The discussion also explores the role of data in understanding business dynamics, the unique challenges faced by data-centric companies, and so much more.