About this podcast
The Analytic Mind is your guide to navigating the evolving frontier of data, AI, & intelligent business. Hosted by Sam McKay, CEO of EnterpriseDNA , this show dives into real-world use cases, technical strategies, and the mental models behind smart decision-making. Each episode challenges you to move beyond tools to think critically, act strategically, and build with impact. Whether you're refining your analytics skills or shaping your organization's data vision, this is where insight meets execution.
Stay sharp. Stay ahead. Think like an analytic mind.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 109 episodes
- Agentic Software vs Agents · 44 minAI conversations are stuck on agents, but the real shift is happening somewhere else. In this episode, we break down Agentic Software vs Agents and explain why the future isn’t…
- Anything That Isn’t Full Code Is Already Falling Behind · 47 minWe’re entering a new phase of work, creativity, and experiences, and it’s moving much faster than most people realize.In this episode, we explore why experience-based events are…
- Code Is Now Abundant, What Actually Matters Next · 1 h 23 minAI tools are getting faster, cheaper, and more capable, and also more fragile and overloaded. In this conversation, we talk honestly about what it’s like to build and work on top…
- The Next AI Turning Point Is Happening Now · 1 h 23 minAI hasn’t slowed down. It’s quietly hit another turning point. In this episode, we talk about how Google, OpenAI, and Microsoft are no longer just racing on models. They’re…
- Why Systems Matter More Than the Model You Use · 53 minMost people still focus on model comparisons, but the real shift is happening in the systems built around them. This conversation breaks down why systems, workflows, and skills…
- How Skills Are Turning Chatbots into Reliable Digital Workers · 1 h 0 minSkills are reshaping how work gets done. Instead of re-prompting chatbots and hoping for a good result, skills let you build repeatable workflows that run the same way every…
- The Analyst Role Has Changed, Here’s How to Win · 58 minThe job market has changed, and the old playbook no longer works. Resumes alone don’t cut it anymore. What sets you apart is how you showcase your skills: through projects, apps…
- Code Is Leverage, How Small Teams Outbuild Giants · 1 h 13 minThe acceleration is real. Big Tech isn’t untouchable anymore. OpenAI and Anthropic are rolling out features faster than ever, outpacing Google, Microsoft, and Apple. From the…
- Why Modern Tools Acceleration Feels Both Exciting and Exhausting · 1 h 34 minThe pace of AI is breathtaking. New tools, models, and features arrive almost daily. But with every leap forward comes a mix of excitement and exhaustion. In this episode, we…
- How MCP Loops Are Changing How We Build · 58 minModern tools can now plan, build, test, and iterate while you supervise. The real unlock isn’t just speed, it’s defining stop conditions, adding observability, and validating…
- Agent Orchestration As The Next Core Skill · 60 minThe way we work is being rewritten. More people are moving into fractional careers, AI is amplifying individual skills, and every business is on the path to building its own “org…
- How AI is Reshaping Power BI & Fabric · 1 h 2 minIs Power BI making a comeback, or is Microsoft’s real bet on Fabric? In this episode, we break down what’s happening across the data stack and why it matters for data…
- MCP Unlocks New Workflows & How AI Voice Supercharges This · 1 h 38 minAI voice is here: live translation, agent-to-agent booking, and call transcripts you can analyze instantly. We share concrete use cases, the MCP tool layer, and how teams turn…
- The AI Bubble Myth Explained · 1 h 24 minIs AI really in a bubble, or are the headlines missing the truth? In this episode, we unpack why the so-called “AI bubble” doesn’t match reality. Innovation is still…
- What Will the New Generative Economy Look Like · 55 minThe generative economy is taking shape, but what does it actually mean for business, education, and everyday life? In this episode, we break down how AI-driven creation is…
- Is GPT-5 a Big Deal? What's New and What Changes · 1 h 4 minGPT-5 is out, but is it really a game-changer? In this episode, we unpack what’s new, what’s different from GPT-4, and why the launch has stirred so much debate. From model…
- What Could Self Service BI Look Like? · 1 h 19 minSelf-service BI promised to democratize data, but did it ever truly deliver? In this episode, we explore what self-service business intelligence could have been, why it…
- New Workflows And Tools Are Emerging Fast · 1 h 19 minNew tools. New workflows. No clear map. This episode explores how we’re building faster than ever but often without knowing exactly where we’re headed. We talk about why tools…
- AI Is Moving Fast, But It Still Needs You! · 1 h 23 minAI is advancing at lightning speed from agents that automate workflows to LLMs orchestrating complex tasks. But here's the truth: despite the hype around AGI and automation…
- How AI Is Revolutionizing Data Analysis and App Development · 40 minDiscover how AI is transforming data analysis and app development by making complex tasks faster, smarter, and more accessible. This video explores the rapid advancements in AI…
