The Truth About Data Readiness in the AI Era

Mission Matters Innovation with Adam Torres · Feb 3, 2026 · 21m

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres ⁠⁠interviews ⁠Alex Kangoun⁠, CEO of Athena Solutions, Inc., about why data readiness—not AI models—is the real driver of success in the AI era. Alex shares how companies can overcome data management debt, build trust through incremental wins, and turn data into a competitive advantage. About⁠ ⁠⁠Alex Kangoun Alex has over 20 years of data warehousing and business intelligence consulting experience across multiple industries. His experience includes solution delivery for BI and data quality initiatives. His core strengths include managing global projects involving…