Philip Black
Founder @ DataQG
January 19, 2022
On Behalf of the DataQG Team we would like to thank all of our existing members and welcome the new. Our mission, values, and vision have already started impacting the industry. We could not have achieved it without the participation and collaboration from our members, partners, and clients. I want to take some time to provide some insight into who we are and where we are going.
Our Philosophy
The essence of data governance is driven by technology, people, process, and politics. It is an art within organizations that comes with many challenges and huge benefits. Every person in the world is different in some form or fashion. So how can something like data governance that is so “people-driven” have a single approach? It cannot. Whether it’s frameworks, best practices, technology, or simply an opinion…. data governance is unique.
What is DataQG?
The Only Community-Driven Data Governance Resource Platform
Our vision is to shine a spotlight on data governance and build a community-driven resource platform that is focused on building mainstream awareness about the critical role of data governance. This platform, community, and resources equip organizations with the tools they need to launch and scale their data governance initiatives as well as grow the careers of our members. In Fall 2021, we started reaching out and sharing our vision with anyone that touched data governance in their daily lives. Guess what? The most wonderful people answered the call. Not only did they support our mission, but their expert contribution was overwhelming. This was the spark that eventually turned into the disruptive entity of DataQG. And we do not throw the term “disruptive” around lightly.
Why Now?
Lack of Data Governance Awareness: The data management market size is estimated at USD 72.79 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 122 billion in 2025 [1]. However, while this market is growing at such a rapid pace, awareness about the critical role data governance plays in most enterprise data, machine learning (ML), and artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives, is lacking. While interviewing hundreds of data governance professionals, one common term arose during the process: “undervalued”. The growing demands for competitive insights and data privacy are fueling the need for successful data governance projects in most organizations. Although resources are abundant, a centralized home that provides information from a variety of sources like practitioners, software providers, consulting firms, and thought leaders simply does not exist in the governance space. This is where DataQG comes in.
- Lack of Relevant Resources: The gap for project resources, relevant industry content, community collaboration, world-class talent, and career opportunities in the market is significant. Many topics and items are centered around a single or a handful of opinions. As we all know, Data Governance is not one-size-fits-all for any organization. Do we feel like existing content and information is relevant? Absolutely. However, a home for all the voices, opinions, and resources in the governance space should be easily accessible and curated in a manner conducive to learning and growth.
- Inability to reach a targeted Data Governance audience: Solution providers, the open-source community, and content creators have their own challenges reaching and impacting their target audience. We offer the most valuable data governance impression on the market. Existing data governance content in many cases is locked behind paywalls or fragmented across various platforms, diluting its impact. The new generation of data governance professionals, technology, and content creators need a home where their voices can be heard, and debate is appreciated.
What Makes DataQG Unique?
We offer the first-of-its-kind resource platform for organizations and professionals to grow. Our company at its core is built around bringing people together as a global community in one virtual space. Organizations have a safe haven to grow their business and learn from a variety of sources. Members and clients have the ability to provide content that interests them and brings value to their peers. Our global partnerships with both the open-source community and solution providers showcase the innovation happening in the governance space. All resources and are 100% community-driven. Our values as a company are directly correlated to our business model: diversity, inclusion, transparency, and opinion.
Four months since we launched, and we are just getting started!
Today, DataQG is thriving and our members have spoken. We are continuing to see increased participation from the global community and we can’t thank you enough. Our impressions have touched audiences in over 60 countries and our social following continues to grow at a rapid pace. Technology partnerships have surpassed 20 organizations, and our internal team has almost doubled.
In 2022, we have a lot more coming up. Interactive sessions, collaboration, global partnerships, and well…you will just have to stay tuned.
Our goal in 2022 is to enable organizations to answer questions such as:
- What are some of the use-cases driving data governance in my industry?
- How do I justify building a Data Governance program within my org? How do I get buy-in from other stakeholders?
- Where do I start with learning resources from a people, process, and technology perspective?
- Where can I source and secure the best talent?
- What is my measure of success? How do we measure it accurately and consistently?
- What are others in my industry using to track the success of their data governance programs?
- Where have others failed, and how can I learn from these challenges?
Whether you are beginning your data governance journey, mid-project, or simply trying to learn and collaborate with fellow members of the community, DataQG is the place for you.
On Behalf of everyone at DataQG, thank you for being part of our mission. If you have not yet, please join the community!
Sincerely,
