Making Data Simple · 2026-07-29 · 46 min
Send us Fan Mail This week on Making Data Simple, join Ajay Kulkarni, CEO and co-founder of TigerData, as we dive into the rapidly evolving world of data. Ajay shares his front-row perspective on the challenges and opportunities of building and scaling time-series databases in an era of AI-driven automation. From the mechanics of managing massive data streams to the bold bets shaping the future of IoT, this conversation goes deep into what's breaking, what's working, and what's next. Whether you're a data engineer, tech leader, or simply fascinated by the speed of AI innovation, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss. 01:15 Meet AJ Kulkarni 04:29 TigerData 07:16 Timeseries 09:25 Use Cases 11:03 Why Progress? 11:58 Why TigerData 16:05 AI is Everything 21:06 The Fastest Postgres 25:45 Advanced Features 28:53 Future of IoT 36:48 The Future of TigerData 38:03 San Francisco 38:26 A Big Bet 41:06 Good Books LinkedIn: Website: Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next.
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