As we continue to explore the aftermath of the tidal wave that is AI, we are reminded of the challenges that can be found in the wake of the generative AI and large language model explosion. But there are also countless opportunities for innovation and growth, and that is where today’s guest comes in. John Sapone is the Senior Vice President of Sales at Snowflake – a cloud data platform that is secure, governed, and infinitely scalable – and he explains how his time at ServiceNow helps him in his current role at Snowflake. We discuss the state of data today, how John and his team coach organizations in the best practices for data management, and what Snowflake as a company is all about. John walks us through the biggest opportunities that lie ahead for his company, how he and his team breed success, how AI has reshaped business at Snowflake, and how the company aims to solve the mistakes that many organizations are still making around data and AI. We end with John’s advice for business leaders on how to use data and AI effectively and responsibly.

Key Points From This Episode:

• John Sapone walks us through his background and what he enjoys doing in his downtime.

• What he learned during his time at ServiceNow and how it applies to his work at Snowflake.

• The state of data today, and how he helps companies to evaluate and utilize data efficiently.

• Exploring the ins and outs of Snowflake and what the company aims to achieve.

• The biggest opportunities that await Snowflake in the next 3-5 years.

• Patterns of success that John and his team have awakened at Snowflake

• How Snowflake has changed since the explosion of generative AI.

• The way AI altered Snowflake’s approach to market.

• Pitfalls and common mistakes that organizations make that Snowflake can help solve.

• John’s advice to business leaders on how to use AI responsibly and the best practices for data management.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

John Sapone on LinkedIn

Snowflake

ServiceNow

Frank Slootman on LinkedIn

Nimble Storage

Snowflake Cortex for Generative AI

Adam Granoff on LinkedIn

Dave Castellani on LinkedIn

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