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Insights on data and AI from Riverboat Consulting.
- Sep 16, 2026 · 3 min read
Data teams should own the AI context layer
Querying data through AI agents requires context. Who is responsible?
- Sep 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Agents need a memory. The Beads issue tracker is that
Beads provides memory and issue tracking for AI agents, fueling better performance without vendor lock-in.
- Sep 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Why your data team hasn't 10xed productivity yet
Founders and data leads are hearing about huge AI productivity gains and wondering how to replicate that internally.
- Sep 11, 2026 · 2 min read
The K-shaped AI economy and why SMBs have been left behind in the AI age
Big names in tech like Stripe and Uber have sophisticated software factories. Many businesses are struggling to find basic wins.
- Sep 11, 2026 · 2 min read
dbt Wizard review
What is the dbt Wizard from dbt Labs? Should you switch from Claude Code or Codex?
- Sep 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Should data analysts learn dbt?
Many claim that data analysts should focus on stakeholder-facing activities instead of technical work. Here's why that's a trap.
- Aug 11, 2026 · 2 min read
Introducing the DataRoles.dev job board
Stay up-to-date on who's hiring for new data roles. A free tool for the community.
- Mar 2, 2026 · 7 min read
How to shop for your data stack
A practical guide to the tools you need—and don't need—when building your startup's data infrastructure.
- Mar 2, 2026 · 4 min read
How to make your first data hire
A practical guide to choosing the right data role, seniority level, and archetype for your company's first data hire.