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Tech with Purpose: Cutting Waste and Driving Impact

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How many unnecessary tech tools are silently draining your company's resources and potential?

Alex Oakden, Director at Scope3, cuts through the digital noise, sharing his provocative perspective on technology optimisation and sustainability in the modern business ecosystem. He exposes the "magpie syndrome" that leads companies to collect tech tools like shiny trinkets, warning against investments that don't drive core business objectives.

Drawing from his experiences at Google and in the startup space, Alex advocates for a radical approach to technological efficiency. He challenges leaders to critically examine their tech stacks, emphasising the need for clear communication between leadership and technology teams, and investing only in tools that genuinely improve business performance.

Through his work at Scope3, Alex reveals how sustainability and technological optimisation are not just cost-saving strategies, but fundamental drivers of business transformation. He offers insights into reducing technological waste, making smarter tech decisions, and aligning digital investments with meaningful business outcomes.

Tech Waste: The Game-Changing Strategy Every Innovative Company Is Adopting

0:00 Intro

2:21 Technology Waste and Procurement Challenges

5:24 Evaluating Technology Needs and Overcoming Distractions

9:42 Sustainability and Data Efficiency

15:10 Transitioning from Google to Startups

30:55 The Role of Data in Sustainability

43:37 The Future of Data and AI in Business

47:35 Quick Fire Data Round

54:14 Final Thoughts and Advice

For more information head to https://www.miraitalent.com/

Welcome to “Let’s Talk Data”, a deep dive into the transformative realm of data with the trailblazers of this disruptive industry.

Your host Emma Crabtree explores the latest trends and developments in the data sector, while also delving into the personal stories of these data pioneers.

They reveal how they harness data, not just in business, but in shaping their everyday lives, from optimising daily routines to making data-informed decisions. You'll hear about their motivations, role models, and how they plan to use their position to innovate, inspire and influence change.

Many companies today are still missing the golden opportunity to unlock true potential with their data. Our conversations will shed light on this untapped potential as well as the pivotal role that data professionals play in driving progress.

“Let’s Talk Data” is your go-to source for inspiration and knowledge, providing a front-row seat to the future of data-driven insights and innovations.

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34 episodes

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How many unnecessary tech tools are silently draining your company's resources and potential?

Alex Oakden, Director at Scope3, cuts through the digital noise, sharing his provocative perspective on technology optimisation and sustainability in the modern business ecosystem. He exposes the "magpie syndrome" that leads companies to collect tech tools like shiny trinkets, warning against investments that don't drive core business objectives.

Drawing from his experiences at Google and in the startup space, Alex advocates for a radical approach to technological efficiency. He challenges leaders to critically examine their tech stacks, emphasising the need for clear communication between leadership and technology teams, and investing only in tools that genuinely improve business performance.

Through his work at Scope3, Alex reveals how sustainability and technological optimisation are not just cost-saving strategies, but fundamental drivers of business transformation. He offers insights into reducing technological waste, making smarter tech decisions, and aligning digital investments with meaningful business outcomes.

Tech Waste: The Game-Changing Strategy Every Innovative Company Is Adopting

0:00 Intro

2:21 Technology Waste and Procurement Challenges

5:24 Evaluating Technology Needs and Overcoming Distractions

9:42 Sustainability and Data Efficiency

15:10 Transitioning from Google to Startups

30:55 The Role of Data in Sustainability

43:37 The Future of Data and AI in Business

47:35 Quick Fire Data Round

54:14 Final Thoughts and Advice

For more information head to https://www.miraitalent.com/

Welcome to “Let’s Talk Data”, a deep dive into the transformative realm of data with the trailblazers of this disruptive industry.

Your host Emma Crabtree explores the latest trends and developments in the data sector, while also delving into the personal stories of these data pioneers.

They reveal how they harness data, not just in business, but in shaping their everyday lives, from optimising daily routines to making data-informed decisions. You'll hear about their motivations, role models, and how they plan to use their position to innovate, inspire and influence change.

Many companies today are still missing the golden opportunity to unlock true potential with their data. Our conversations will shed light on this untapped potential as well as the pivotal role that data professionals play in driving progress.

“Let’s Talk Data” is your go-to source for inspiration and knowledge, providing a front-row seat to the future of data-driven insights and innovations.

  continue reading

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