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Data Infrastructure Basics

In: From Data to Dollars

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  • Piotr Sidoruk

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As your startup gains momentum and begins attracting industry attention, a curious phenomenon unfolds: your inbox becomes a battleground for consultants and tech vendors claiming to have the solution perfect for your data needs. They’ll dazzle you with sleek dashboards, cutting-edge AI tools, and promises of scalability—all at a premium price. But here’s the hard truth: no external party understands your business like you do. I’ve witnessed startups hemorrhage cash on over-engineered systems that ignored their unique constraints, team skills, or industry realities. Worse, I’ve been on the other side—working for a tech giant, selling analytics software with the urgency of a sidewalk salesman. A skilled seller can convince you that your startup needs tools it absolutely doesn’t, leaving you with costly, inflexible baggage.

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  • Piotr Sidoruk, 2026. "Data Infrastructure Basics," Springer Books, in: From Data to Dollars, chapter 0, pages 71-125, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:979-8-8688-1898-1_3
    DOI: 10.1007/979-8-8688-1898-1_3
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