Introducing the dbt Community Champions Program

Today, we're thrilled to announce the launch of the dbt Community Champions Program—a new initiative to recognize and empower the remarkable practitioners who make our community what it is.

The dbt Community is powered by practitioners who share knowledge, mentor newcomers, create content, and push the boundaries of what's possible with analytics engineering. The Champions program formalizes our commitment to support these community leaders and amplify their impact.

But this isn’t just about recognizing a cohort; it’s about strengthening the experience for everyone in the dbt Community. By lifting up Champions as visible resources, role models, and trusted peers, we’re creating more opportunities to learn, connect, and build together.

This inaugural cohort is invitation-only, and we plan to open applications for future cohorts later this year.

Meet the founding Champions

Learn more about the program and meet the Champions on the dbt Champions page.

We're proud to introduce a founding cohort of dbt Champions from across six continents, representing diverse industries, company sizes, and technical backgrounds. These practitioners have demonstrated exceptional leadership through content creation, community mentorship, speaking engagements, and contributions to the modern data stack ecosystem.

Our Champions span financial services, healthcare, technology, retail, and beyond—bringing perspectives from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises. They are analytics engineers, data engineers, platform architects, and technical leaders who have chosen to invest their expertise in helping others succeed.

What Champions do

dbt Champions are more than community members; they're co-creators of the dbt ecosystem. They:

• Create content that educates and inspires: blog posts, tutorials, and technical deep-dives
• Mentor community members through Discourse, Slack, meetups, and virtual events
• Share thought leadership at conferences, webinars, and podcasts
• Provide product feedback that shapes the future of dbt products
• Organize and participate in meetups and community events

How we support our Champions

We’re committed to supporting Champions with meaningful benefits:

• Connection with fellow Champions in dedicated spaces
• Early access to product features and beta programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Social amplification of Champion content
• Champions swag and merchandise
• VIP experiences at dbt Summit

Why this matters

The Champions program is about more than recognition; it's about building a sustainable model for community-driven innovation. By investing in our most engaged practitioners, we're creating:

• Better learning resources through Champion-created content
• Product improvements informed by real-world practitioner insights
• Stronger peer support through mentorship and community guidance
• A more connected community across geographies, industries, and experience levels

Our goal is ambitious: to foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning across the entire data ecosystem.

What's next

Over the coming months, you'll see our Champions in action—publishing content, leading discussions, speaking at events, and shaping the future of analytics engineering. We'll share Champion spotlights, content highlights, and success stories through our newsletter and community channels.

While our inaugural cohort is invitation-only, we'll open formal applications for future cohorts later this year. If you're passionate about contributing to the dbt community, stay tuned for opportunities to join.

In the meantime, you can find the latest program updates on the dbt Champions page.

To all our founding Champions, thank you for your leadership, your generosity, and your commitment to making analytics engineering better for everyone.

Here's to building the future of data, together.

Meet the dbt Champions.

Join the conversation

Want to connect with our Champions? You'll find them active in:

• dbt Summit: Speaking, mentoring, and connecting with the community
• Local meetups: Organizing and presenting at events near you
• Discourse: Look for the Champion badge on community profiles
• Slack: Participating in discussions across channels