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Episode 13

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7th Apr 2026

S4 | E13 | Why Data Access Will Decide the Future of AI with Anjan - CPO @ Fivetran

Today’s guest is Anjan Kundavaram, Chief Product Officer at Fivetran, a company at the heart of the modern data stack.

In this episode, we unpack one of the biggest questions in AI right now

Who actually controls customer data

We explore what data ownership really means in the age of AI, how API restrictions are shaping what companies can and cannot build, and what happens to innovation if data becomes harder to access

We also dig into how Fivetran thinks about “data freedom” and what enterprises should be doing today to stay ahead

If you are building, investing, or operating in AI, this is one you do not want to miss

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ThinkData Podcast
The Growth Playbook: Data & AI
The Growth Playbook brings you inside the minds of the leaders shaping Data and AI. Each episode, we sit down with some of the most interesting voices in the industry, from startup founders to seasoned execs, to hear their stories, lessons learned, and the real strategies behind growing great businesses.

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Alex Hutchings

I’m the Co-Founder of the Dataworks Group, a specialist talent partner in the world of Data and Artificial Intelligence.

I’ve spent the last 15+ years working at the heart of this space, helping some of the most exciting companies on the planet build world-class Data and AI teams.

Through our roundtables, live events, and right here on the ThinkData Podcast, my goal is simple: to bring you real insights from the fastest-growing talent market in the world.

Whether you’re building, hiring, or just curious about what’s next, you’ll hear straight from the founders and senior leaders shaping the future of work.