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Breaking down the data silos: when data becomes gold

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Alternative data, financial inclusion & co-creation.

Data without outcomes is worthless. TransUnion CEO Lee Naik and Altron CTO Dr Bongani Andy Mabaso reveal the framework that turns raw data into 100X value for FSI organisations.

Discover why you can't do everything alone, how to co-create with customers, and Andy's simple test: does it make your beer taste better?

Learn how alternative data can unlock financial inclusion why chasing shiny objects kills innovation.
Chapters
  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 01:14 The value of data lies in meaningful insights, not the data itself
  • 03:56 Turning data into business value
  • 07:49 Using AI to transform and clean data
  • 11:11 The value of data partnerships
  • 16:44 Co-creating with customers to monetise data
  • 20:30 Solving problems that matter
  • 29:09 Leadership focus in data-driven organisations
30 Oct English South Africa Business · Technology

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