Season 3 Episode 10 - Sarah Milton-Hunt - The Future of Data: Closing the Knowledge Gap to Unlock AI, Efficiency & Value
Sarah Milton-Hunt - The Future of Data: Closing the Knowledge Gap to Unlock AI, Efficiency & Value
In this fascinating insight into the world of Data we uncover what do CEOs often misunderstand and when boards talk about “being data-driven,” what do you think they usually mean and what are they often missing.
We talk about a “data knowledge gap” in organisations — how to define that gap, and why is it so dangerous right now. We also ask why do so many organisations still struggle to understand what data they have, where it lives, and how good it actually is.
Sarah explains why data is such a critical prerequisite for meaningful AI adoption and what happens when companies try to “bolt AI on” without fixing their data foundations? Sarah also shares where organisations typically see the quickest efficiency gains once they start using data properly.
Many organisations sit on vast amounts of data but never monetise it. We asked Sarah; what mindset shift is required to see data as a product, not just an asset and what does “data as a product” actually look like in practice.
We explore how do leaders create a culture where data is trusted, used, and challenged (rather than ignored or feared) and what will separate organisations that successfully leverage data and AI from those that fall behind over the next 3–5 years.