Data is the Rocket Fuel: The Hidden Prerequisite for AI Success

Food and drink from 6-6:30. Come early!

🗓 Schedule
6:00–6:30 PM — Community Networking
6:30–7:30 PM — Presentation & Discussion 7:30–7:45 PM — Final Questions & Wrap Up
Venue - kiln workspace, 2101 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302

Agile Boulder presents "Data is the Rocket Fuel"
Kamal Maheshwari reveals why trusted data—not just advanced algorithms—determines AI success. Drawing from real-world cases in finance, healthcare, and hospitality, he shows how organizations that validate and govern their data achieve higher ROI, ethical integrity, and faster innovation. Attendees will leave with a practical framework for building data trust through quality checks, transparency, and continuous monitoring—turning uncertain data into confident, actionable intelligence.
NOTE: This will be an in-person event.
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Speaker bio:
Kamal Maheshwari is a seasoned builder at the intersection of data, trust and transformation. After earning his M.S. in Computer Science from Penn State University, he spent nearly three decades navigating the data-landscape—from product engineering at enterprise stalwarts to leadership in emerging data infrastructure firms.
Located in Boulder, CO, Kamal co-founded Decube with a clear philosophy: that reliable, discoverable, and governable data is the lifeblood of modern organizations. He believes that data doesn’t merely inform decisions—it empowers human potential. The right data, aligned to purpose and treated with respect, becomes a force-multiplier. He often says: “Data is the rocket-fuel for the AI rocket—keep it clean and energized.”
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About Agile Boulder
A community for a wide range of technology and business leaders who care about building great teams and products. Each month we get together to explore what's actually working, the real conversations around agile thinking, collaboration, leadership, and staying adaptable when things get messy.e.

What to expect: Each session features an expert speaker, small-group discussions, and practical takeaways you can use immediately.
Connect with experienced peers who share your challenges. Leave with new ways to think, not just tools to buy. Build the confidence to lead responsibly through uncertainty.

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