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In an era awash with data, companies are paradoxically floundering in its sea of potential. The road to data-driven decision-making is fraught with pitfalls and many traditional companies are failing to convert their vast reservoirs of data into actionable insights or economic value. The root of the problem isn't technology, it's human: cultural challenges within organisations are the unseen icebergs that sink data-driven initiatives. This interview uncovers why most companies fall short in realizing the full potential of their data assets and outlines a blueprint for charting a successful course. My guest for this interview is Bill Schmarzo. Bill Schmarzo is regarded as one of the top Digital Transformation influencers on big data, data science, design thinking, data monetization and data economics. Bill is currently part of Dell Technology’s core data management leadership team. As the former CTO at Dell EMC, he formulated the company’s Big Data Practice strategy. Bill also served as the Chief Innovation Officer at Hitachi Vantara and is the author of four books on big data, data science, and data economics.