Building a data platform

is probably not your biggest challenge. However, organizing data workflows throughout the company is.

But a data platform can help! Or it can be fatal, depending on what stage you’re in.

A data platform is like a train platform. It helps people to get on the train.

But it also removes flexibility! Once the platform is there, there’s really no other way to get on the train.

A data platform connects data producers and data consumers inside a company.

Thus, the whole point of a data platform is to enable both sides to deliver more value faster, given you’re already in line. Given that you’re able to build a platform that is flexible enough for your current stage of the company,

Don’t mistake a data platform for the only solution; it might kill all data innovation inside your company and block all other avenues.