High Signal: Data Science | Career | AI Episode 31: Why Data Governance In Your Org is Broken (And How to Fix It)
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Dec 30, 2025 Cara Dailey, Senior Data Leader at Early Warning and former CDO in financial services, shares her insights on data governance. She champions a pragmatic 'progress over perfection' mindset and argues for treating data as a strategic product rather than a monolithic system. Cara emphasizes the need for ownership, quality, and clear stewardship roles in data management. She also highlights the importance of security and cautious AI adoption, envisioning a future where conversational AI enhances data governance and usability.
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From Ad Tech To Data Product Leader
- Cara Dailey traced her growth from online advertising to CDO roles across finance firms.
- She describes moving into a 'product era' at Early Warning focused on Decisions Intelligence.
Data Is A Strategic Asset
- Treat data as a strategic asset and embed stewardship across the organization.
- Cara Dailey warns that 'loving' data isn't enough; everyone must take care of it.
Start Simple With Governance
- Start governance with a simple framework: ownership, quality, and knowledge.
- Build fluency programs and catalog 'closets' before adding complex rules.