Rajeev Kapur on data strategy
From Rajeev Kapur: AI Made Simple · · FranklinCovey
“You cannot be successful in AI unless you really understand your first‑party data — data is the new gold (or new oil). If you have good command of your data you can license it to big LLMs like ChatGPT, Anthropic or Google Gemini and generate revenue at very high gross margins.”
On , Rajeev Kapur, Chief Information Officer at MATIV HOLDINGS INC, spoke about data strategy during Rajeev Kapur: AI Made Simple on FranklinCovey.
About Rajeev Kapur
Rajeev Kapur, Chief Information Officer at Mativ Holdings, has been speaking publicly about artificial intelligence, emphasizing that organizations must treat AI adoption as a CEO-level strategy and prioritize data management. He has stated that "data is the new gold (or new oil)" and that companies cannot succeed with AI without understanding their first-party data. Kapur has also warned about the risks of deepfake technology, describing it as "the biggest threat to humanity" and calling for government regulation and the possible creation of an international body similar to the IAEA to address the issue. Kapur has promoted the concept of "augmenting intelligence" rather than replacing human judgment, arguing that AI tools should be used to "augment, amplify, and anticipate" human capabilities. He has described AI as "not a silver bullet" and noted that it "will make mistakes" and does not replace creativity or judgment. Kapur has also discussed the importance of "enlightened leadership," which he defines as supporting employees both inside and outside the workplace, and has advocated for flexible work arrangements, stating that his company is "no longer a nine-to-five company" and that he does not care when work gets done as long as it is completed.