Morgan Templar on Overcoming Personal Challenges and Building Resilience

SummaryMorgan Templar, founder of First CDO Partners, shares her journey from starting as a secretary to becoming a successful entrepreneur. She discusses the importance of data governance and the role of a chief data officer (CDO) in organizations. Morgan emphasizes the need for good data management and governance, especially in the era of AI. She also opens up about the personal challenges she faced, including her daughter's health issues and her husband's medical condition. Despite the difficulties, Morgan's determination and resilience have propelled her career and led to the founding of her own company.TakeawaysData governance is crucial for organizations, especially in the age of AI.The role of a chief data officer (CDO) involves managing data strategy, bringing together business and technology teams, and ensuring data quality and governance.Personal challenges can shape one's career and provide the strength and determination to overcome obstacles.Resilience and a positive mindset are key to navigating difficult times and achieving success.Scaling a company requires careful planning and consideration, including potential funding rounds and an exit strategy.Sound Bites"We're seeing the downside of not having good governance, especially as all of a sudden AI is all anybody wants to talk about. You have to have good data to have good AI.""Life is to learn."LinksPlease leave us a review: https://podchaser.com/AdventuresOnTheCanDoThink Like a Startup Founder (book): https://www.manning.com/books/think-like-a-startup-founderJothy’s website: https://jothyrosenberg.comThe Who Says I Can’t Foundation: https://whosaysicant.orgJothy’s TEDx talk on disabilities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNtOawXAx5AMorgan’s books“Get Governed: Building World Class Data Governance Programs” by Morgan Templarhttps://www.amazon.com/Get-Governed-Building-Governance-Programs/dp/069295175X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1506495103&sr=8-1“A Culture of Governance” by Morgan Templarhttps://www.amazon.com/Culture-Governance-Morgan-Templar/dp/0692185100/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=a+culture+of+governance&qid=1616373445&sr=8-6Chapters00:00 Introduction and Small Talk01:39 Background and Current Work05:28 The Role of a Chief Data Officer07:26 Identifying an Unsolved Problem in the Market09:16 The Challenges of Being a Chief Data Officer10:02 Gaining Confidence to Start a Company12:09 Breaking Glass Ceilings and Overcoming Adversity14:36 The Impact of Personal Challenges on Career19:33 The Effect of Family Challenges on Career24:16 Balancing Work and Personal Life28:42 Medium and Long-Term Vision for the Company32:07 Expectation of Selling the Company35:49 Conclusion and Reflections