The Role of AI and Data Technology in Solving Business Problems, with Duncan Hart of DeepMiner

The Lucent Perspective

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
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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.

Chapters

1. The Role of AI and Data Technology in Solving Business Problems, with Duncan Hart of DeepMiner (00:00:00)

2. Duncan shares his career path - from the maritime, oil, and gas sectors to data and tech. (00:01:28)

3. The value of relying on factual data in a leadership role. (00:07:41)

4. Duncan talks about deep tech and DeepMiner. (00:14:28)

5. Purpose and motivation in DeepMiner’s technology. (00:19:39)

6. Pivoting during difficult times: Duncan’s thinking process on making decisions during a downturn. (00:25:23)

7. Insights on the common mistakes companies are making when it comes to data. (00:37:55)

8. When should organizations rethink their data strategies? (00:48:50)

9. Why context is key to data when making a decision. (00:54:57)

10. What is next for AI and Innovation? (01:02:48)

11. Being a first-time CEO himself, what advice would Duncan share with a first-time CEO? (01:10:04)