Starburst, the hybrid data lakehouse company for AI, has announced the appointment of Lisa Luscap as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). With a proven track record in scaling global marketing efforts, Luscap is set to lead Starburst's next phase of growth and drive awareness of its innovative data and AI platform powered by OS Trino.

The Growing Importance of Hybrid Data Solutions

The surge in AI and machine learning (ML) adoption has underscored the critical need for hybrid data solutions like Starburst. These platforms offer seamless, cost-effective access to data across on-premises and cloud environments, tackling challenges such as:

• Data silos: Enabling integration across distributed systems.
• Volume and complexity: Supporting robust AI applications, including large language models (LLMs).
• Innovation in AI: Accelerating enterprise AI and ML initiatives by delivering relevant, accessible data.

As AI-driven innovation becomes increasingly dependent on robust data platforms, Starburst stands out as a leader in simplifying data management for AI and ML projects.

Leadership Perspective

Steven Chung, President of Starburst, highlighted the critical role of data in AI innovation:
"Supplying relevant data is the key bottleneck for enterprises to compete in this new era of AI. Starburst empowers customers like Amazon, Netflix, and Halliburton to accelerate AI and ML innovation. Lisa's leadership will be instrumental in expanding our reach to new industries and markets."

About Lisa Luscap

Lisa Luscap brings over 20 years of experience in leading marketing efforts for tech giants and startups alike.

• Previous roles:
  • CMO at Pluralsight: Spearheaded marketing strategies for the technology workforce development company.
  • Marketing leader at Snowflake: Played a pivotal role in the company’s IPO in 2020.
  • Held executive marketing positions at VMware, HP, Siebel Systems, and Dolby Laboratories.
• Key achievements:
  • Consistently drove brand growth and demand generation across various stages of company development.

Luscap’s Vision
"I’m thrilled to join Starburst and help our customers accelerate their AI and ML initiatives. Starburst’s unique platform simplifies enterprise data access, enabling businesses to supercharge AI applications and achieve tangible outcomes."

Starburst’s Competitive Edge

• Trusted by Industry Leaders: Serving companies like Amazon, Netflix, and Halliburton.
• Innovative Technology: A hybrid data lakehouse approach tailored to address modern AI challenges.
• Proven Impact: Facilitating faster, smarter decision-making for AI-driven enterprises.