The Data Insights Podcast

How do we hear the story our data is trying to tell us? The Data Insights Podcast hosted by Ganesh Gandhieswaran, Co-Founder and CEO of ConverSight, explores the intersection between data and people. Each episode breaks down barriers to taking action with your data, featuring real stories, industry leaders, and insightful conversations on how AI is solving everyday challenges. Learn how teams are optimizing inventory, improving forecasts and planning, and making faster operational decisions. 

The Data Insights Podcast is your trusted resource for AI in supply chains, real-world applications, and actionable strategies to turn data into decisions. 

As the category creator in Unified Decision Intelligence (UDI), ConverSight combines agentic AI and analytics in one unified platform, helping organizations improve visibility, forecasting, planning, and data-driven actions—without the complexity of traditional data science or legacy inventory tools. 

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Episodes

Tuesday Apr 28, 2026

ERP carried you to today — and your spreadsheets are running tomorrow. Eric Sluss, CIO at Net at Work, joins host Ganesh Gandhieswaran to unpack how to modernize supply chain with AI for forecasting, inventory, and planning, without ripping out the ERP you already own.

Wednesday Mar 25, 2026

Agentic AI is changing engineering—from writing code to architecting intelligent systems. In this episode, we explore how AI elevates engineers, accelerates design, and requires a modern data foundation to unlock scalable, adaptive, decision-driven workflows. 

Wednesday Jan 21, 2026

In this episode of the Data Insights Podcast, ConverSight CEO Ganesh Gandhieswaran sits down with Nancy Bielke, Senior ERP Sales Executive at i-Tech Support, to discuss how AI and modern ERP systems are changing the way construction companies manage projects, margins, and risk.

Wednesday Nov 12, 2025


In this episode of the Data Insights Podcast, ConverSight CEO Ganesh Gandhieswaran sits down with Ben Hussey, Co-CEO of Katana, to discuss how modern, cloud-native systems and AI are redefining inventory management for today’s SMBs.
From the pain points of managing stock in Excel to the rise of composable tech stacks that integrate Shopify, QuickBooks, and Katana, Ganesh and Ben unpack the real-world challenges of scaling operations, managing volatility, and improving visibility across channels.
Together, they explore how AI is transforming supply chain decision-making—from automating repetitive warehouse tasks to forecasting demand, optimizing cost structures, and even communicating directly with suppliers.

Tuesday Oct 14, 2025

In this episode of the Data Insights podcast, Ganesh and Kyle Jacobson discuss the evolving landscape of inventory management, particularly in the context of supply chain disruptions and the increasing reliance on AI and data analytics. They explore the challenges faced by businesses in managing inventory across multiple channels, the importance of demand forecasting, and how AI can enhance decision-making processes. The conversation also touches on the rise of agentic AI solutions and the future of AI in supply chain management, emphasizing the need for businesses to adapt and leverage technology effectively.

Thursday Sep 11, 2025

In this episode of the Data Insights podcast, ConverSight CEO Ganesh Gandhieswaran sits down with e-commerce advisor Scott Scharf to unpack how founders can scale smarter in today’s complex landscape.
From his early days co-founding Catching Clouds, the first e-commerce accounting firm, to helping hundreds of founders optimize their tech stacks, Scott has spent over a decade guiding entrepreneurs out of the 100-hour work week and into sustainable growth.If you’re running a growing e-commerce business—or advising one—this episode will help you see why accurate financials, integrated data, and AI-powered decision support aren’t optional anymore. Scott shares practical steps to move from reactive decision-making to a structured system that supports long-term growth, resilience, and even M&A readiness.

Friday Aug 22, 2025

In this episode, ConverSight CEO Ganesh Gandhieswaran sits down with CTO Gopinath Jaganmohan to break down where the industry is heading—and how decision intelligence is replacing outdated BI dashboards for good.
The conversation traces ConverSight’s journey from building an AI-powered report writer to launching Athena Threads, a conversational AI that not only understands your business—but recommends and prioritizes actions to optimize it. Together, they explore how LLMs, AI agents, and unified platforms are accelerating decision-making like never before.

Wednesday May 28, 2025

In this episode of the Data Insights podcast, Ganesh speaks with Rebekah from CM Buck Associates about the challenges and solutions in data integration and management. They discuss the importance of having a unified data system, the value that ConverSight brings to business operations, and the role of AI in enhancing decision-making processes. Rebekah shares her insights on the necessity of keeping an open mind when considering new technologies and the potential benefits of AI in supporting business operations.

Monday Jun 24, 2024

With AnalytixIN, Darshan Shah is bridging the modern data and analytics gap between talent and companies here in Indiana. Along with bringing together like-minded entrepreneurs, software developers, and others, Darshan acts a mentor and leader among Indiana’s tech scene, and is a leading mind in how companies and people can utilize leading data and analytics technologies to better understand their business.

Wednesday May 15, 2024

Chris Frederick, Assistant Teaching Professor in the College of Science at the University of Notre Dame, joins Ganesh to discuss Chris's role at the Notre Dame, his focus on fostering student growth, where students/business leaders stand with new tech, and what the future looks like for grads/business executives alike. Presented by ConverSight.

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