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September 24, 2025 46 mins

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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: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajaykulkarni/

Website:  https://tigerdata.com

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. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

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