Ali Ghodsi – The Past, Present, and Future of Big Data – [Founder’s Field Guide, EP.18]

<p>My Guest today is Ali Ghodsi, founder and CEO of Databricks, a data analytics platform for data scientists and developers. He's also the founder of Apache Spark, the open-source project that Databricks is built on, and is an accomplished researcher at UC Berkley's computer science department. Our conversation ranges from the origins of distributed computing to modern data infrastructure, how companies can leverage their massive datasets, and the transformation of Databricks through its phases of growth as a business. While technical, it's exactly the kind of conversation I like to have on this show. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Ali Ghodsi. </p> <p> </p> <p>For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content check out <a href= "https://www.joincolossus.com/episodes/4919706/ghodsi-the-past-present-and-future-of-big-data" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.joincolossus.com/episodes/4919706/ghodsi-the-past-present-and-future-of-big-data</a> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>This episode of Founder's Field Guide is sponsored by Klaviyo.  </strong><strong>Klaviyo is the ultimate marketing platform for ecommerce.</strong></p> <p><strong><br /> With targeted segmentation, email automation, SMS marketing, and more, Klaviyo helps you create your ideal customer experience. See why Klaviyo's trusted by more than 50,000 brands, like Living Proof, Solo Stove, and Nomad to help them grow their business.</strong></p> <p><strong>For a free trial check out </strong><a href= "https://www.klaviyo.com/founders" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><strong>https://www.klaviyo.com/founders</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>This episode is also sponsored by </strong><a href= "https://www.vanta.com/"><strong>Vanta</strong></a><strong>.  Vanta has built software that makes it easier to both get and maintain your SOC 2 report, at a fraction of the normal cost. Founders Field Guide listeners can redeem a $1k off coupon at </strong><a href= "http://vanta.com/patrick"><strong>vanta