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Team news – 6 minute read
Fabi 2.0 - The AI data analyst for all your data
Introducing Fabi 2.0, the only AI data analyst that works on all your data from databases and data warehouses to files, Google Sheets and applications like Stripe, HubSpot and Google Analytics.
January 13, 2026
Marc Dupuis
CEO & Co-Founder @ Fabi.ai
Best practices – 7 minute read
Self-service analytics with AI: Why natural language queries matter
Natural language queries aren't just a nicer way to ask for charts. They're the operating system for human-AI collaboration in data analytics.
February 10, 2026
Marc Dupuis
CEO & Co-Founder @ Fabi.ai
Best practices – 10 minute read
AI data analysis vs traditional BI platforms
Will AI data analysis replace traditional BI? Here’s how the two technologies are working together - and where we expect them to end up in the future.
February 8, 2026
Marc Dupuis
CEO & Co-Founder @ Fabi.ai
Best practices – 8 minute read
How to build a SaaS metrics dashboard from your billing data
Your billing system records every transaction, but it doesn't give you MRR trends, net revenue retention, or cohort churn. Three practical approaches to building a SaaS metrics dashboard from billing data, from spreadsheets to AI-native analytics.
February 7, 2026
Marc Dupuis
CEO & Co-Founder @ Fabi.ai
Best practices – 7 minute read
6 ways AI can help your data team with ad hoc analysis
Learn how AI transforms ad hoc analysis from time-consuming requests into reusable assets.
February 7, 2026
Marc Dupuis
CEO & Co-Founder @ Fabi.ai
Best practices – 10 minute read
CRM analytics beyond your CRM: how to build reports your sales tool can't
Your CRM reports on CRM data but the questions that actually matter require combining sales data with product usage, billing, and support. Three practical approaches to CRM analytics that go beyond native reporting, from spreadsheets to AI-native platforms.
February 6, 2026
Marc Dupuis
CEO & Co-Founder @ Fabi.ai
Best practices – 7 minute read
How Generative BI Is Making Data Analytics More Accessible
Learn how generative BI helps lean organizations turn scattered data into actionable insights.
February 4, 2026
Marc Dupuis
CEO & Co-Founder @ Fabi.ai
Best practices – 11 minute read
Traditional BI platforms have an architectural ceiling that AI can't break through. Code-first platforms don't.
Why the gap between AI-native and traditional BI platforms is widening, and why legacy tools can't close it by bolting on AI features.
February 2, 2026
Marc Dupuis
CEO & Co-Founder @ Fabi.ai
Product news – 8 minute read
This month we continued to focus on ensuring that we provided the world's best AI data analysis experience that "just works".
This month's updates focus on making Fabi more accessible to entire teams: automated data modeling for key connectors, an AI that asks clarifying questions before diving in, enhanced Smartbook navigation, and transparent usage tracking. Plus, insights on why legacy BI struggles with AI and tips for building MCP servers.
February 2, 2026
Marc Dupuis
CEO & Co-Founder @ Fabi.ai
Best practices – 10 minute read
Considerations when picking a SaaS BI tool and the best SaaS BI tools on the market based on your needs.
Choosing the right BI tool for your startup depends on three factors: connectivity to your data sources, AI-powered insights, and business context awareness. Here's what you need to consider when looking for a BI solution for your SaaS company.
January 30, 2026
Marc Dupuis
CEO & Co-Founder @ Fabi.ai
Best practices – 7 minute read
Best AI data analysis tools for startups in 2026 and their pros and cons
A practical guide to AI data analysis tools for startups in 2026. Covers Fabi, Julius, BlazeSQL, ChatGPT/Claude, Hex, and open-source options — with recommendations based on your team's technical resources.
January 24, 2026
Lei Tang
CTO @ Fabi.ai
Best practices – 6 minute read
Top 5 AI-native business intelligence tools for 2026
Leveraging AI for BI requires an entirely new way of thinking of analytics. In this article we explore merits of AI-native BI, how it differs from legacy BI, and the current best AI business intelligence tools.
January 24, 2026
Marc Dupuis
CEO & Co-Founder @ Fabi.ai
Tutorials – 9 minute read
How to build dashboards without writing SQL and your best options to get started quickly.
A practical guide to building dashboards without SQL knowledge. Covers spreadsheet solutions, traditional BI tools, and AI-native platforms—with step-by-step instructions and use cases by role.
January 23, 2026
Lei Tang
CTO @ Fabi.ai
Best practices – 7 minute read
Tableau alternative for AI-native analytics: side by side feature comparison
A comprehensive guide comparing Tableau alternatives for startups and scale-ups, evaluating AI-native platforms and traditional BI tools across cost, learning curve, and technical capabilities.
January 16, 2026
Uruba Niazi
Growth and Content Lead
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