Nick Zervoudis

Despite its growing importance, the term “data product” still lacks a universal definition across industries which creates confusion, misalignment, and missed opportunities. This session explores how enterprises can clarify the relationship between data products and business outcomes, and why internal roles like platform architects, product managers, and data engineers are essential to building and sustaining them. Gain a more in-depth understanding of:

• Establishing the definition of ‘data product’, cross-industry.
• Building cross-functional roles to support the full lifecycle of data products.
• Connecting data products to business strategy to maximise impact and relevance.

Data teams can add tremendous value - but many struggle to prove it. The result? Layoffs, budget cuts, and strategic work being handed to external consultancies while data teams fight for recognition and resources. Join Nick Zervoudis, Data Product Management Consultant and Coach at Data from Value & AI, for a hands-on 90-minute workshop that will give you practical tools to quantify and communicate the financial impact of your data work. Drawing from his acclaimed course (“ROI of Data & AI”), Nick will guide you through exercises to:

• Understand recent macroeconomic changes that necessitate a change in approach for how data teams engage with their stakeholders.
• Apply structured frameworks to connect data initiatives with measurable business outcomes.
• Put £££ against your projects to demonstrate ROI and build credibility with stakeholders.

You’ll walk away with tactics you can use immediately to elevate your data team’s impact - and be seen as a strategic partner rather than a service desk.