Welcome to the Tap Into Data: Happy Hour Podcast, where we blend analytics and insights with great conversation, all served up with a twist of fun! I’m your host, Jared Westrem, and Adam Chartrand. Each episode, we invite data lovers, thought leaders, and innovators to pull up a chair and share their stories over a virtual happy hour.
Tap Into Data 011 - How Data is critical in today's AI world
The conversation explores the evolution of data and the role of AI in regulated industries. It delves into the challenges of trusting data, the integration of AI into workflows, and the importance of human expertise in data review and decision-making. The discussion also touches on the need for a solid foundation before relying on AI and the significance of actionable data in driving business decisions.
Takeaways
Data Trust
AI Integration
Chapters
00:00 The Evolution of Data and AI in Regulated Industries
04:08 Challenges of Trusting Data in AI Environments
07:15 Integrating AI into Workflows and the Role of Human Expertise
10:11 The Importance of a Solid Foundation Before Relying on AI
13:03 Actionable Data and Business Decision-Making
26:00 Consistency and Future Plans for the Podcast
14 Aug 2026
Tap Into Data 010 - Gurmeet Mangat
The conversation covers the impact of AI on individuals and businesses, the challenges and opportunities of AI adoption, and the cognitive shifts brought about by AI usage. It also explores the need for strategic and tactical AI training. The conversation delves into the challenges of using AI as a research and productivity tool and its impact on work-life balance. It also explores the success metrics of AI deployment and the future possibilities of AI in everyday life.
Takeaways
AI adoption presents both challenges and opportunities for individuals and businesses.
Strategic and tactical AI training is essential for driving value and ROI.
AI has the potential to create more job opportunities and change the way people lead organizations. AI as a collaboration partner
The potential phase-out of keyboards
The impact of AI on work-life balance
Chapters
00:00 Impact of AI on Individuals and Businesses
03:04 Challenges and Opportunities of AI Adoption
09:54 Cognitive Shifts and Neuroplasticity in AI Usage
19:57 Role of AI in Job Creation and Training
24:32 Challenges of Using AI
28:22 Success Metrics of AI Deployment
29:08 AI and Work-Life Balance
39:13 Future Possibilities of AI
30 Jul 2026
Tap Into Data 009 - The Golf Course
Listen in to a fun-filled day of golf and some unexpected weather at The Algonquin Golf Course in St. Andrews, NB.
21 May 2026
Tap Into Data 008
Join us as we recap last week's exciting conversation with Zach.
The discussion highlights the evolution of data usage and its impact on various industries, as well as the engagement and reach of the podcast.
16 May 2026
Tap Into Data 007 - Zachary Roach
The conversation covers the evolution of drone technology in utilities, the impact of automation on utility inspections, challenges in data collection and asset accuracy, and the transformation in utility operations. It also explores the use of DJI Dock 3 in utility inspections and the mobile capability of the dock, as well as the challenges and insights in data collection for automation in utilities. The conversation covers the implementation of drone technology in utility operations, focusing on efficiency, cost reduction, and automation. It explores the use of drones for field data collection, mission support, storm response, and electric distribution inspections. The discussion also delves into the development of a hardware-agnostic remote pilot operation center and the growth of the UAS program through automation and efficiency.
Takeaways
Automation in utility inspections
Challenges in data collection and asset accuracy
Transformation in utility operations Efficiency through automation
Cost reduction through automation
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
05:24 Evolution of Drone Technology in Utilities
11:41 Use of DJI Dock 3 in Utility Inspections
16:45 Mobile Capability of DJI Dock 3
36:38 Field Data Collection
42:18 Drone Technology in Electric Distribution
47:36 Drone in the Box and Remote Operations in Texas
53:12 Drone Technology Development and Integration
8 May 2026
Tap Into Data 006
The conversation covers a range of topics, including the challenges of podcast momentum, the use of dock technology for automation and data management, DJI's Flight Hub options, upcoming travel plans, and the evolution of drone technology. The discussion also highlights the comprehensive asset inspection and introduces an upcoming guest from Xcel Energy.
Takeaways
Dock technology offers scalable automation and data management.
DJI's Flight Hub provides cloud-based, on-prem, and all-in-one options for drone operations.
Chapters
00:00 Reconnecting and Reflecting
06:18 Expanding Dock Applications
14:51 Comparing DJI's Flight Hub Options
20:29 Holistic Asset View
26:26 Evolving Drone Technology
31:51 Upcoming Guest Introduction
2 Apr 2026
Tap Into Data 005 - Kadin LeCoure
Catching up with Kadin LaCoure to talk data, business operations, solar and wind energy projects, personal use of data, and fitness.
13 Mar 2026
Tap Into Data 004 - Let's Talk About Docks
In this episode, Jared Westrem and Adam explore the latest capabilities of drone-in-a-box technology, its applications across industries like renewable energy, utilities, agriculture, and infrastructure, and how it is transforming safety, efficiency, and remote operations.
26 Feb 2026
Tap Into Data 003
In this Tap Into Data episode, we reflect on our conversation with DDB Consultants on how their practical approach to digital strategy and process optimization is helping organizations work on the future. In the next episode, we build on that foundation by diving into DJI Dock 3 systems and exploring how fully automated, 24/7 drone-in-a-box operations can transform data collection and asset inspections.
23 Feb 2026
Tap Into Data 002 - Guest Gurmeet Mangat
Join Adam, Gurmeet, and Jared in this high‑energy Tap Into Data Studio session as they turn real-world business challenges into clear, actionable insights using modern data tools and practical storytelling.
16 Feb 2026
Tap Into Data 001
Big week ahead and we couldn’t be more excited to finally share what we’ve been working on behind the scenes 🎙️🍻
We’re officially launching the all-new “Tap Into Data” podcast, where we dive into the stories, lessons, and about shaping data and technology.
Kicking things off with our first session featuring Gurmeet Mangat (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gurmeetmangat/), bringing an awesome conversation you won’t want to miss, dropping on your favorite platforms later this week.
And because no good launch is complete without a little humility… here’s a brief blooper from recording the intro.
Stay tuned for plenty more, with lots of learning (and laughs) along the way.
Jared Westrem (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredwestrem/) & Adam Chartrand, MBA (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-chartrand-mba-71223ab4/)
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