Episode 15: Why is Data the new oil that fuels Innovation with Sathish KS

Explore the world of data with Sathish KS, CTO of Zeotap GMBH. Sathish discusses the transformative power of data platforms, from the concept of "data as the new oil" to how businesses are leveraging data for innovation and growth. Key topics include the evolution of data platforms, the challenges posed by data silos, the role of AI in enhancing product management, and the importance of data quality and privacy. Sathish also highlights how modern organizations are balancing data-driven strategies with trust and privacy concerns, while providing practical insights on managing data platforms effectively in the digital age.

1:40 Sathish takes us back to his journey into data space

5:48 importance of distribution of data platforms 

8:26 Shirky Principle explained 

12:20 Conways law and data platforms 

17:16 Understanding the evolution of data strategies 

20:29 New age innovations and regulations 

21:11 Roles & responsibilities of a data product manager 

24:45 thought process of a product manager in ai systems 

25:10 How to get proper decision based on experiments, predictions & judgements

28:40 why starting as a analyst is important for a product manager 

31:15 Advice for product and tech teams to achieve stakeholders requests

35:58 How can a data platform organizations manage trust and privacy concerns 

45:30  Ai becomes a good partner for product managers in data platforms 

50:51 Next evolution with Ai in data space 

Meet our guest 

Sathish KS is the CTO of Zeotap GMBH, a leading customer data platform provider in Europe and the UK. With over 22 years of IT experience, he has built cutting-edge data and analytics solutions in industries like MarTech, AdTech, IoT, and Anti-Fraud. Prior to Zeotap, Sathish played key roles at Ola and Cisco, developing fraud prevention systems and IoT solutions. An avid Tai Chi practitioner, he brings a unique perspective to technology and leadership.

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sathishks/

Host corner 

Malthi SS, is Fractional Chief Product Officer at HerKey(formerly JobsForHer), a woman’s career engagement platform. She is a seasoned global product leader, Start-Up Mentor and Freelance Product Coach and Trainer. She has more than 2 decades of professional experience in building global software products working with PayPal, Societe Generale, Intuit, SAP and EMC catering to millions of customers. 

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