DataManifesto.org is a mission-driven think tank dedicated to reshaping the way organizations approach data strategy, governance, and enablement. Founded by David Castro-Gavino and Boyan Angelov, this initiative was born out of a shared frustration: despite decades of investment in data, AI, and analytics, the failure rate of data initiatives remains alarmingly high.

Too often, organizations focus on the visible outputs—dashboards, machine learning models, and AI-driven solutions—without addressing the invisible foundations that determine success. Governance, quality, accessibility, and data literacy remain overlooked, leading to stalled initiatives, low adoption, and lost business value.

To tackle this challenge, we developed The Data Enabling Framework & Manifesto, a structured approach that provides guiding principles and a practical model for building scalable, trusted, and business-aligned data ecosystems. Inspired by the Agile Manifesto, our framework is designed to:

✅ Bridge the gap between data producers and consumers by focusing on business impact, not just technology.
✅ Provide a shared language for data leaders and business stakeholders to align on strategy and execution.
✅ Balance innovation and governance, ensuring organizations don’t fall into the trap of “pilotitis” or misaligned investments.
✅ Empower data teams with a structured model that supports both foundational data work and high-impact AI/analytics use cases.

At DataManifesto.org, we are building a community of data practitioners, executives, and leaders who believe in practical, measurable, and sustainable data strategies. Join us as we shine a light on the invisible forces of data strategy and drive real, scalable business value.

🔗 Learn more at DataManifesto.org

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