Knowledge Cast Product Spotlight – Austin Kronz of Atlan

Enterprise Knowledge COO Joe Hilger speaks with Austin Kronz, Director of Data Strategy at Atlan. Atlan is the active metadata platform for the modern data stack. In their conversation, Austin delves into how Atlan positions itself as a “home for data teams,” designed to centralize, automate, and streamline data governance and access. Austin explains that Atlan aims to address the complex needs of today’s expanded data teams—ranging from engineers to business analysts—by providing a platform that adapts to various roles and workflows, fostering an environment where all data users can access trusted, well-documented data. Austin highlights the challenges of managing increasingly complex data ecosystems, especially for large enterprises dealing with fragmented and siloed data sources.