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Preparing for Agentic AI: Top Trends in Data and AI 2026 | Feat. Paul Baier

In 2026, the gap between companies "testing" AI and companies "running" on AI has become a chasm. In this segment of The Data Chief, Paul Baier, CEO and Co-Founder of @GAIInsights, explains why the honeymoon phase of Generative AI is over and the era of Agentic AI has officially arrived. Paul breaks down how leading enterprises are pulling ahead by moving beyond simple chatbots to autonomous agents that can plan, reason, and execute complex workflows. If you want to know how to reshape your enterprise operating model to stay competitive, this is the field guide you’ve been looking for.

Leveraging ThoughtSpot and LLMs for Business Insights

- Building a prototype is easy—but scaling reliable, secure AI is the real challenge. In this demo, we show you how to move past basic chat and into the era of Agentic AI with the ThoughtSpot MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server. The MCP Server acts as a bridge between your data and external LLMs like Claude, OpenAI, and Gemini. It doesn't just answer questions; it reasons through your data model to automatically generate governed, mission-critical Liveboards.

Syncing Google Sheets with Analyst Studio for Enhanced BI Insights

- Struggling to manage large datasets in Google Sheets while trying to run high-level BI initiatives? In this video, we demonstrate how to seamlessly bridge the gap between your Google Drive and ThoughtSpot using Analyst Studio. We walk you through the entire end-to-end workflow: from connecting a Google Sheet via URL to building a data model and visualizing your insights in real-time. Learn how to automate your data pipeline so that every update in your spreadsheet—like changing a client’s industry or adding new leads—reflects instantly in your ThoughtSpot Liveboards.

Master Muze Charts - An Introductory Guide

Go beyond standard dashboards with Muze, the data visualization library that brings a "grammar of graphics" approach directly into ThoughtSpot. Starting in version 10.15, Muze is available as a native chart option, allowing you to build highly interactive, code-level visualizations without leaving your browser. What’s Covered: Whether you are looking to learn the technical side of custom visualizations or want to see the platform in action, we have the resources to help you succeed.

How to Join Parquet & JSON Files in ThoughtSpot Analyst Studio

Stop manually juggling mismatched data formats! This video demonstrates how to join Parquet and JSON files directly within ThoughtSpot Analyst Studio’s Python Notebook to create a single, enriched dataset. What you will see: This is a must-watch for data professionals looking to unify complex, multi-format data sources and deliver searchable, AI-ready insights in one continuous workflow.

How SpotterCode Supercharges ThoughtSpot Embeds for Developers

Developers, ditch the documentation dive! SpotterCode is your 10x coding partner for embedded intelligence. ThoughtSpot's Nicolas Rentz shows how SpotterCode leverages the ThoughtSpot SDK docs and code examples to auto-generate production-ready code directly in your IDE. Accelerate your path to market with clean, seamless integration.