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Data Democratization Podcast: Stories about AI, Data, and PrivacyDemocratizing AI? Not Without Data Intelligence & Synthetic Data—Ari Kaplan on the Biggest Roadblocks to Scaling AIAI democratization sounds great in theory, but why do so many enterprises struggle to make it work? In this episode, Ari Kaplan, Head of Tech Evangelism at Databricks, breaks down the biggest roadblocks to scaling AI—and what’s needed to overcome them. From data intelligence and synthetic data to why leading enterprises rely on unified data and analytics Platforms to cut costs, reduce governance complexity, and streamline AI adoption—we explore how organizations can move beyond AI pilot purgatory and use AI to drive tangible impact at scale.Ari dives into t...2025-02-2054 min

LawNext PRNew research from Ari Kaplan Advisors and Opus 2: Litigation department growth, challenges, and techIn this episode of Law Next PR, Bob Ambrogi interviews Ari Kaplan, principle of Ari Kaplan Advisors, and Greg Blackman, CEO of Opus 2, about a new research study on the litigation technology landscape.Ari Kaplan Advisors, in partnership with Opus 2, has released new research that provides industry benchmarks, analysis of challenges and market trends, and an overview of the litigation technology landscape. Key findings include growing caseloads and data volumes, limitations of outdated technology, and the competitive advantage offered by GenAI.Download the research here: https://www.opus2.com/litigation-support-industry-research 2025-01-2919 min

Reinventing ProfessionalsData Retention, Device Quarantine, and BackUp Best PracticesAri Kaplan speaks with Brian Dunn, the General Counsel for CrashPlan, a data backup software platform. We discussed how legal professionals use CrashPlan to manage data retention, common challenges organizations face when implementing legal holds, the risks of using outdated legal hold processes, and best practices for capturing and preserving chat data. 2024-12-1109 min

The Legal DepartmentFlirting with AI and Tech In The Legal Department Ari Kaplan Ari Kaplan Advisors (E52)Feeling overwhelmed by the endless legal tech solutions? Bombarded by vendors offering the latest shiny tools? In this episode, Legal tech analyst and writer Ari Kaplan, with over 18 years of expertise, shares practical advice on evaluating legal tech solutions for your department. Ari discusses how to work effectively with vendors, streamline legal operations, and assess your department’s needs to ensure successful tech implementation. Plus, hear his thoughts on AI in legal and why embracing this game-changing technology is crucial for staying ahead in the industry.2024-11-0543 min

Reinventing ProfessionalsThe Unique Business Challenges Facing Contingency Fee Law FirmsI spoke with Ari Kornhaber, the Co-Founder and Head of Corporate Development at Esquire Bank, a national commercial bank. We discussed the unique business challenges facing contingency fee law firms, the resources Esquire Bank offers trial lawyers, and how banking is evolving. 2024-10-2317 min

The Human CodeUnlocking Business Potential with AI: A Conversation with Ari KaplanSend us a textExploring Human Behavior with AI: A Conversation with Ari KaplanIn this episode of The Human Code, host Don Finley sits down with Ari Kaplan, Databricks' global head of evangelism and a leading influencer in data and AI. They discuss Ari's impressive career in sports analytics and AI, the integration of AI in business, and the future of human-machine interaction. Ari explains the importance of capturing human behavior through AI and shares insights on how businesses can stay competitive by integrating AI effectively. They delve into AI's role in enhancing business...2024-09-1032 min

The Dayna ShowEp 1 | Ari and Dayna discuss the concerns of Israeli citizens, diversity, and priorities.Dayna Kaplan kicks off her first ever episode of the "The Dayna Show" with good friend Ari Strauch. Ari, born in the US, made Aliya with his wife Stephanie in 2001, and has four children. After thirty years of friendship and life experiences, today Ari and Dayna discuss the concerns of Israeli citizens, diversity, and priorities. Thanks for joining me on my Journey! 2024-07-151h 00

Regulating AI: Innovate ResponsiblyThe Importance of Diverse Perspectives in Shaping AI Policies with Ari Kaplan On this episode, I welcome Ari Kaplan, Head Evangelist of Databricks, a leading data and AI company. We discuss the intricacies of AI regulation, how different regions, like the US and EU, are addressing AI’s rapid development, and the importance of industry perspectives in shaping effective legislation.Key Takeaways:(04:42) Insights on the rapid advancements in AI technology and legislative responses.(10:32) The role of tech leaders in shaping AI policy and bridging knowledge gaps.(13:57) Open-source versus closed-source AI — Ari Kaplan advocates for transparency.(16:56) Ethi...2024-05-2440 min

Reinventing ProfessionalsCharting Change in Legal w/ Caroline Hill, Legal IT Insider, and Industry Analyst Ari Kaplan, Ep 23In this 23rd episode of Charting Change in Legal, Caroline Hill, Editor and Publisher of Legal IT Insider, and I discussed CLOC, legal administrators, law firm tech labs, and aligning client expectations. 2024-05-0315 min

The Profluence Pod 🌐#125: Ari Kaplan - Head of Evangelism Databricks | Deep Insights on Sports, AI, and Data Analytics“The Real Moneyball Guy”, the popular movie was partly based on Ari’s analytical and scouting experiences innovating Major League Baseball. Ari Kaplan created and led the Chicago Cubs analytics department, head of evangelism at DataBricks, Caltech Alumni of the Decade, and Intel’s AI Board of Advisors. DataBricks is one of the largest private companies in the world with over $1.6 billion in 2023 revenue. Chapters: (04:10) Exciting new sports tech (07:35) Background in sports (10:20) Evolution of analytics (15:00) Machine vs human decision making (20:00) Traditional AI vs Gen AI 2024-04-0532 min

DataFramed[AI and the Modern Data Stack] #182 How Databricks is Transforming Data Warehousing and AI with Ari Kaplan, Head Evangelist & Robin Sutara, Field CTO at DatabricksDatabricks started out as a platform for using Spark, a big data analytics engine, but it's grown a lot since then. Databricks now allows users to leverage their data and AI projects in the same place, ensuring ease of use and consistency across operations. The Databricks platform is converging on the idea of data intelligence, but what does this mean, how will it help data teams and organizations, and where does AI fit in the picture?Ari is Databricks’ Head of Evangelism and "The Real Moneyball Guy" - the popular movie was partly based on his analytical in...2024-02-2052 min

Data RadicalsThe Impact of Analytics in a Zero-Sum Game with Ari Kaplan, Head of Evangelism at DatabricksWhether you work in retail, healthcare, or CPG, data analytics is key to making your business stand out. You’re able to find new sources of data, synthesize them, and then work with business folks to get better and better insights. Even with all of the advantages analytics offers us, sometimes there’s hesitancy to invest in data. In sports, it’s the exact opposite. The use of data is felt immediately in game wins, player selection, and gate revenue.Known as “The Real Moneyball guy,” Ari Kaplan has revolutionized sports through analytics and is a leading influencer...2024-01-2443 min

Azure for Sports PodcastEpisode 22 - Interview with Ari Kaplan, Global Head of Evangelism at DatabricksJon and Susanne are delighted to welcome Ari Kaplan to the podcast! Ari is Databrick's Global Head of Evangelism, and a leading influencer in AI, databases, and sports analytics. “The Real Moneyball guy”, the popular movie was partly based on Ari’s analytical and scouting experiences innovating Major League Baseball, and later creating the Cubs and Dodgers analytics departments. Ari is President of the Independent Investigation into the Fate of Raoul Wallenberg, Sweden's humanitarian hero. His background in data includes having been President of the worldwide Oracle users group when they acquired MySQL, Java, and Peoplesoft. He travel...2023-08-1848 min

Full Audiobook: Where Words Come Alive and Dreams Take FlightToronto Method Mindfulness Handbook: Six Lessons in Embodied and Compassionate Meditation Audiobook by Ari KaplanListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 701110 Title: Toronto Method Mindfulness Handbook: Six Lessons in Embodied and Compassionate Meditation Author: Ari Kaplan Narrator: Ari Kaplan Format: Unabridged Length: 04:04:44 Language: English Release date: 07-11-23 Publisher: Findaway Voices Genres: Health & Wellness, Mindfulness & Meditation Summary: TORONTO METHOD MINDFULNESS HANDBOOK is a thorough guide to the fundamental theory and practice of contemporary mindfulness meditation. It is a stand-alone resource for both beginning and intermediate practitioners. Through six lessons, Ari Kaplan explains the importance of balancing present moment awareness with loving-kindness, curiosity with non-identification, and intentional practice with the...2023-07-114h 04

Chief Evangelist with Ethan Beute024 Ari Kaplan (Databricks) on Lakehouses, LLMs, AI, and EvangelismToday’s guest is Ari Kaplan, Head Evangelist at Databricks. Ari joins Ethan Beute and breaks down AI, machine learning, and LLMs – and shares the unique and powerful role of lakehouses. Ari delivers a brief history of AI and predictive.Ari also explains how the evangelism role was co-created and shaped within Databricks, as well as his priorities in his first six months in the role. Ari saw success evangelizing data science and AI at DataRobot so, he took a lot of his successes and failures and applied them at a larger scale at his current comp...2023-05-2558 min

Reinventing Professionals*Special Episode* Featuring Caroline Hill, Editor-in-Chief of Legal IT Insider, for Charting Change in Legal Ep 4In this fifth episode of Charting Change in Legal, Caroline Hill, Editor and Publisher of Legal IT Insider, and Legal Industry Analyst Ari Kaplan of Ari Kaplan Advisors, discuss various conferences, including the ALA and CLOC, use cases for generative AI, and aligning process with technology. 2023-05-1227 min

ThinkData PodcastS1 | E12 | Building the future of Data Lakehouse architecture and AI with Ari Kaplan - Global Evangelist - DatabricksThis is episode 12 of the ThinkData podcast in partnership with Dataworks. In this episode, we welcomed Ari Kaplan from Databricks. Ari is the Head Evangelist responsible for increasing awareness of the Databricks product and has a fascinating background in Sports analytics, where he spent several years with the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago Cubs. His career has seen him then work for the likes of Nielson and Datarobot where he has been at the forefront of Data and AI for over 15 years.We covered a lot, including - What does a week in the life...2023-05-0135 min

The Jewish Drinking ShowThornton Distilling & Dead Drop Spirits, featuring Ari Klafter [The Jewish Drinking Show, Episode #128]IntroductionIn addition to a producer of certified spirits, Thornton Distilling produces certified kosher-for-Passover spirits, including a barrel-aged rum. To discuss these products on The Jewish Drinking Show is Ari Klafter.Biography of GuestAri Klafter is the Head Distiller and co-owner of Thornton Distilling Company, maker of Dead Drop Spirits, where he leads production and develops the recipes for the distillery's portfolio of whiskies, rums, gin, absinthe, and a bottled Old Fashioned cocktail. He is also the sitting President of the Illinois Craft Distillers Association, leading the guild’s efforts to...2023-03-1445 min

Beyond MoneyballAri Kaplan: From Moneyball to Formula OneAri Kaplan is a leading influencer in analytics, artificial intelligence, data science, and high-growth business innovation. Nicknamed “the real Moneyball guy,” the popular movie of the same name included some of Ari’s analytical ideas and scouting experiences during his time with the MLB. Trusted at the highest level with analytical implementations across industries, Ari is at the practical forefront of advanced AI/ML and working to continue his innovative success at Databricks.In this episode of the Winning With Data podcast, Ari Kaplan talks with Jake Schuster about how AI and machine learning has become...2023-02-2226 min

Reinventing ProfessionalsOperating and Growing a Legal Tech Startup in UkraineI spoke with Inna Ptitsyna, the Product Communications Manager at Lawrina, which is an online legal ecosystem with Ukrainian roots. We discussed key strategies for operating and growing a legal tech startup with key staff in the capital of Ukraine, how Lawrina helps consumers, ways that communication between lawyers and their clients has changed, and how legal templates, automation, and AI are impacting the legal industry. 2023-01-1113 min

Reinventing ProfessionalsDistinguishing E-Discovery Services in a Competitive MarketI spoke with Kim Taylor, the CEO of Innovative Driven, a provider of e-discovery services. We discussed how Innovative Driven distinguishes its approach to supporting e-discovery, the evolution of litigation support challenges over the past few years, and the technology trends that are driving change in e-discovery. 2023-01-0910 min

Reinventing ProfessionalsTechnology Trends Driving Change in Small and Midsize Law FirmsI spoke with David Bensinger, the founder and CEO of Bensinger Technology, a consulting and managed services provider for small and midsize law firms and other professional services organizations, predominantly in the New York area. We discussed the technology trends that are driving change in small and mid-size law firms, how the movement toward cloud-based solutions is affecting the way law firms are managing their IT infrastructure, and where small and mid-size law firms will get the most value from technology in 2023. 2023-01-0611 min

Reinventing ProfessionalsThe Value of Investing in Practice Management and CRM SoftwareI spoke with Matt Spiegel, the founder and CEO of Lawmatics, a CRM platform designed to automate client intake and marketing. We discussed how law firms can leverage technology more effectively to enhance the client experience, key marketing and client intake initiatives, and the value of investing in practice management and CRM software. 2022-12-2712 min

Reinventing ProfessionalsLegal Services and Legal Technology CEOs Reflect on 2022 and Offer Perspectives for 2023For the 2022 Ari Kaplan Advisors CEO Roundtable, I was fortunate to discuss market trends, business challenges, and potential solutions as we approach a new year with: Haresh Bhungalia, CEO, Casepoint Dean Brown, CEO, IPRO Kelley Castell, CEO, ProfitSolv Dana Denis-Smith, CEO, Obelisk Support Eric Friedrichsen, CEO, Emburse Mark Hawn, CEO, Trustpoint.One Soumya Nettimi, CEO, Paradigm Joey Seeber, CEO, Level Legal Jerry Ting, CEO, Evisort Mark Williams, CEO, Magna Legal Services 2022-12-2211 min

Reinventing ProfessionalsThe Importance of a Partner Ecosystem for Legal Tech GrowthI spoke with Brian Kenneally, CEO, and Peter Zver, Head of Revenue and Operations in North America, respectively for Bundledocs, a software tool for combining multiple types of documents into a single fully-indexed, paginated, and bookmarked PDF. We discussed the expansion of Bundledocs, PDF-as-a-Service, best practices for introducing new products to existing clients, and the importance of a partner ecosystem. 2022-12-2010 min

Reinventing ProfessionalsAdapting to How Lawyers and Legal Professionals Approach DiscoveryI spoke with Parkash Khatri, the Founder and CEO of Intrepid Managed Discovery, a provider of e-discovery, managed review, and deposition services. We discussed how the pandemic and industry consolidation has affected the way lawyers and legal professionals approach discovery, what distinguishes its approach, and how the e-discovery market will evolve in 2023. 2022-12-1613 min

Reinventing ProfessionalsCLM, ELM, and Key Trends to Track in 2023I spoke with Olga Mack, the VP and CEO of Parley Pro at LexisNexis, an end-to-end contract lifecycle management platform. We discussed how Parley Pro's focus has evolved since its acquisition by LexisNexis, how Parley Pro's strategy aligns with LexisNexis's Connected World strategy, the benefits of combining Parley Pro’s Contract Lifecycle Management solution with CounselLink’s Enterprise Legal Management solution, and key contracts-related trends to track in 2023. 2022-12-1213 min

Reinventing ProfessionalsHow Legal Teams are Expanding Their Use of E-Discovery Tools for Broader Enterprise UseI spoke with Cristin Traylor, the Director of Law Firm Strategy Marketing at Relativity, a leading e-discovery review platform. We discussed her career change, how Relativity Fest 2022 adapted its programming to the evolving needs of law firms, ways that law firms are transforming their approach to technology, and how legal teams are expanding their use of e-discovery tools for broader enterprise use. 2022-12-0908 min

Reinventing ProfessionalsCustom Development in E-DiscoveryI spoke with Juan Ramirez, the founder and CEO of NSerio, a company that develops customized software applications for electronic discovery. We discussed the need for custom applications in e-discovery, the NSerio development process, and how custom development is evolving. 2022-12-0706 min