The Data Product Mindset

How much does your data actually cost you? Most organizations focus on the price of the contract, but the real expense lies in the complexity of integration, workflow disruption, and manual support. In this episode of Data Product Mindset , Anthony Cosgrove sits down with Mike Salk, a seasoned commercial data executive with decades of experience managing data products at scale. Mike shares hard-wo...

In this episode, Sanjiv Kumar shares hard-won lessons from nearly four decades in data at companies like Moody's, Bear Stearns, and Freddie Mac. He challenges the traditional warehouse-first approach to data, arguing that organizations should start with value and work backwards. Sanjiv explains how defining specific data products — rather than piling data into lakes and warehouses — can reduce ris...

Join us for a conversation with Liz Henderson, "Data Queen" and executive advisor, as we explore what really matters in data products. In episode 11 of the Data Product Mindset, Liz shares her pragmatic perspective on: - How data products emerged from the hype of data mesh - Learning from past technology initiatives when approaching AI - The critical importance of "why" in any data initiative - Ho...

This week, we bring you a fun conversation about data product management and portfolio thinking with Nicolas Averseng , Founder & CEO of Yooi (acquired by DataGalaxy ). In episode 10 of Data Product Mindset, Nicolas shares practical insights on: - Moving from data-driven to value-driven transformation - Managing data products as a strategic portfolio - Scaling data product capabilities across the...

Join us for an insightful discussion between Diego Rodriguez , Product Management Principal at Cotality (known until 2025 as CoreLogic), and Harbr's Anthony Cosgrove as they explore the evolution of data products and solutions in today's market. In this 23-minute episode, they cover: The crucial distinction between data products and solutions Cotality's approach to delivering data — and value — to...

How do you build — and sell — a value proposition for data products? Join our conversation with  Neil Forrest , a data product GTM leader at  Equifax , as he shares his extensive experience from startups to large enterprises. Drawing from both worlds, he offers practical wisdom on product development, sales strategies, and organizational challenges in the evolving data landscape. Here's what you c...

Beth Lyons , a consultant at Assured and a former product leader at Tableau and KAWA, sits down with Harbr co-founder Anthony Cosgrove to discuss: When (and how) data becomes a product The nuances of data product management and data engineering — and where one ends and the other begins Her unique design process and approach to building data products Link to Tristan Handy article mentioned by Beth...

This episode is your blueprint for creating powerful, in-demand data products. Harbr founder  Anthony Cosgrove  talks with smart city expert  Peter Bjørn Larsen  about creating multi-modal data products with user-centric design and ROI at the core. Join their conversation as they go deep on  data product management : Moving beyond tables: Discover how to design multi-modal data products that inclu...

Why do some data projects fail to deliver on their promise? According to  David Hardoon , AI Global Head at Standard Chartered and former CEO of Aboitiz Data Innovation and CDO of UnionBank, the problem lies in not looking at data projects through a business lens. Join David's lively conversation with Harbr co-founder Anthony Cosgrove as they discuss: The required shift in mindset to data and AI b...

Why do most data transformation projects fail? And more importantly, how can data leaders buck this trend and write their own success story? Benny Benford , founder of Datent and former CDO of Jaguar Land Rover, explains to Harbr co-founder Anthony Cosgrove his key lessons about delivering value through data. They discuss: The reasons why most data transformation projects don't succeed What you sh...

What is the secret to successful data product management? According to  Caroline Zimmerman , Data Products & Strategy Director at  Profusion , there are four foundational principles that are key to any project. In this entertaining and wide-ranging conversation, join Harbr co-founder Anthony Cosgrove as he learns from Caroline: How do define and align on success criteria Why and how to understand...

How do you identify valuable data products and bring them to market? According to  Patrick Jacolenne , CEO at  Datalogiq360 , you must bring in the  voice of the customer. Join us as Harbr co-founder Anthony Cosgrove discusses a variety of topics with Patrick, including: The essential components needed for businesses to productize and monetize data The key drivers for building a strong foundation...

How do you balance the effort you put into creating data products and taking them to market? The answer lies in the  data product mindset.  Join us as Harbr co-founder Anthony Cosgrove hears from data product management experts Chanade Hemming and Nick Zervoudis on a variety of topics, including: The 'murkiness' between data product development and go-to-market (GTM) Product management as storytel...