The Fuss About Sam Spencer

Episode 35 June 23, 2026 00:45:43
The Fuss About Sam Spencer
The Rock Bottom Data Feed
The Fuss About Sam Spencer

Jun 23 2026 | 00:45:43

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Show Notes

In this episode of the Rock Bottom Data Feed, John and Mark go half-way around the world, literally, to bring you Sam Spencer, CEO and co-founder of Aristotle Metadata. Drawing on experiences ranging from nursing to public service to entrepreneurship, Sam advocates for a more assertive approach to governance that emphasizes accountability, ownership, and organizational responsibility. The wide-ranging conversation covers ISO standards, metadata and asset management, and the parallels between data governance and quality improvement in other disciplines.

Sam caused a bit of a fuss down under with some unflattering observations about government investments in data. You can read about it on his substack.

We will also hear from the 8-Bit Consultants and drop in on an unusual Data Poetry Slam. If you have a verse or two to share, or a question in 256-characters, write us.

Be sure to visit DATAVERSITY where you can use discount code ROCK15 to get 15% off your first purchase!!

Chapters:

00:00 – Archedataology from the Future - Part 3 - 1996; 07:26 – Monologue; 10:10 – Sam Spencer Part 1; 39:43 – Dispatches from Rock Bottom; 41:49 – The 8-Bit Consultants; 42:49 – Data Poetry Slam; 44:00 – Recap & Close

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