EP52 Tristan Handy
In episode 52 of EnterpriseReady, Grant speaks with Tristan Handy of DBT Labs. He traces Tristan’s journey from early data consulting work to building a transformational open-source tool that eventually evolved into a commercial platform. Tristan shares insights into the evolution of the modern data stack, the challenges of scaling open-source businesses, and the strategic decisions behind product development, acquisitions, and messaging to both practitioners and enterprise buyers. The conversation also explores the future of data roles in the age of AI, the importance of cost-based value propositions, and the balancing act required for technical innovation, go-to-market execution, and long-term product scalability.
About the Guest
Tristan Handy is a data practitioner turned entrepreneur with a passion for empowering analytics teams. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of dbt Labs.
EnterpriseReady is hosted by Grant Miller, creator of EnterpriseReady and co-founder and CEO of Replicated, who are powering the world's best enterprise software.
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