Cloud adoption has accelerated, but most enterprises are still wrestling with fragmented systems, slow modernization, and decades-old databases that stall progress. This conversation features Bakul Banthia, co-founder of Tessell, who brings nearly two decades of experience in data and database management. Bakul shares how his work modernizing data infrastructure is helping organizations cut through complexity and move forward with clarity. Together we explore: ➤ Why Cloud Migration Stalls – How legacy databases, technical debt, and fear of disruption create friction for organizations. ➤ Solving Fragmentation – Why consolidation and modernization must happen hand in hand to unlock meaningful AI value. ➤ Smarter Performance Metrics – Why “crawl, walk, run, fly” helps leaders validate outcomes, scale safely, and measure progress in a fast-moving AI landscape. By grounding technical challenges in real-world examples, Bakul reveals how organizations can modernize responsibly while...