Power BI changed the game when it launched, offering powerful analytics at a fraction of the cost of competitors like Tableau.

But as AI transforms how we work with data, are the foundations of Power BI built for what’s coming next?

In this episode, we look back at the early days of PowerPivot, the real reasons Power BI won over the market, and whether it's evolving fast enough to stay relevant in a modular, API-driven, AI-first world.

Topics we cover:

  • Why Power BI really overtook Tableau
  • The disconnect between innovation and adoption
  • How AI is changing expectations for BI tools
  • What data professionals should prepare for next
About The Show

The Analytic Mind is your guide to navigating the evolving frontier of data, AI, & intelligent business.

Hosted by Sam McKay, CEO of EnterpriseDNA, this show dives into real-world use cases, technical strategies, and the mental models behind smart decision-making.

Each episode challenges you to move beyond tools to think critically, act strategically, and build with impact.

Whether you're refining your analytics skills or shaping your organization's data vision, this is where insight meets execution.

Stay sharp. Stay ahead. Think like an analytic mind.