What Strategy Becomes

 Data has become a powerful tool for business owners and leaders to solve problems and grow their organizations. That is why my special guest, Duncan Hart, loves data so much that it led him to co-found DeepMiner, a tech company revolutionizing how business leaders make educated and informed decisions to support their business growth and focus on the leads that offer the greatest chance of success. 

In this episode, Duncan and I discussed critical topics when it comes to using data to your advantage:

• What are the common mistakes that companies make when it comes to data?
• When and how should organizations rethink their data strategies?
• Why is context important when making data-driven decisions?
• What is next for AI and innovation?
• What can we learn from the 2008 recession and big companies such as Meta and Tesco on the importance of looking at and strategizing data?

You will hear these and other topics on leadership mindset as Duncan shares fascinating insights in the second episode of the Lucent Perspective.

Episode Outline and Highlights

[01:28] Duncan shares his career path - from the maritime, oil, and gas sectors to data and tech.

[07:41] The value of relying on factual data in a leadership role.

[14:28] Duncan talks about deep tech and DeepMiner.

[19:39] Purpose and motivation in DeepMiner’s technology.

[25:23] Pivoting during difficult times: Duncan’s thinking process on making decisions during a downturn.

[37:55] Insights on the common mistakes companies are making when it comes to data.

[48:50] When should organizations rethink their data strategies?

[54:57] Why context is key to data when making a decision.

[1:02:48] What is next for AI and Innovation?

[1:10:04] Being a first-time CEO himself, what advice would Duncan share with a first-time CEO?

Guest Links

• DeepMiner website link: https://deepminer.co.uk/
• Duncan on LinkedIn

Rebecca Hastings, Founder and Director at The Lucent Group

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hastingsrebecca/  

Would you like to be a guest? Book a time to speak with Rebecca: https://calendly.com/rebeccahastings/discovery-call

The Lucent Group Ltd website - https://www.thelucentgroup.co.uk/

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Rebecca has extensive talent and executive search experience supporting digital and technology businesses through complex changes and fast-paced scale-up periods. She works with businesses advising on C-level, technical, sales and commercial appointments, workforce planning, strategic talent management, recruitment processes and associated technology and employer brand development. 

How to Scale a Startup, Build Value, and Strategize Exit, with Matt Little

For a technology startup to successfully scale, build value, and successfully exit,  there are critical key factors that business owners and leaders should keep in mind. I am honoured to have a very special guest on the first episode of the Lucent Perspective Podcast - Matt Little.

 Matt is an experienced founder and founding team member who has been through 5 exits (co-leading two, advising on a further two, and technical lead on another), and he now helps companies to scale faster and better. I have had the opportunity of working with Matt to place critical roles when scaling their business.

 In this episode, Matt shares his insights on the following critical areas:

1. Growing a team rapidly
2. The difference between being effective and efficient
3. CTO, CPO, and CPTO roles.
4. When to plan and strategize your Exit.
5. Essential qualities that a leader should have.

Resources and People Mentioned

Book recommendation: Escaping the Build Trap: How Effective Product Management Creates Real Value

Rebecca Hastings, Founder and Director at The Lucent Group

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hastingsrebecca/  

Would you like to be a guest? Book a time to speak with Rebecca: https://calendly.com/rebeccahastings/discovery-call

The Lucent Group Ltd website - https://www.thelucentgroup.co.uk/

The Lucent Perspective website - https://thelucentperspective.com/ 

Rebecca has extensive talent and executive search experience supporting digital and technology businesses through complex changes and fast-paced scale-up periods. She works with businesses advising on C-level, technical, sales and commercial appointments, workforce planning, strategic talent management, recruitment processes and associated technology and employer brand development. 

Host Rebecca Hastings introduces The Lucent Perspective.

Rebecca Hastings has been working with executives in the tech sector and helped successful companies build their leadership teams and scale.  On The Lucent Perspective, Rebecca interviews some of the most entrepreneurial and innovative leaders from tech to learn about their successes and uncover the most valuable lessons they’ve learned. Get a snapshot of the first few episodes here.

Rebecca Hastings, Founder and Director at The Lucent Group

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hastingsrebecca/  

Would you like to be a guest? Book a time to speak with Rebecca: https://calendly.com/rebeccahastings/discovery-call

The Lucent Group Ltd website - https://www.thelucentgroup.co.uk/

The Lucent Perspective website - https://thelucentperspective.com/ 

Rebecca has extensive talent and executive search experience supporting digital and technology businesses through complex changes and fast-paced scale-up periods. She works with businesses advising on C-level, technical, sales and commercial appointments, workforce planning, strategic talent management, recruitment processes and associated technology and employer brand development.