#308: Taking Control Of Your Personal Data With Futurist Michael Clark

Unscripted with Spencer Lodge

You own your data, but let’s face it — you’re not in control. Now, what if you could flip the script and make your data work for you?

Meet Michael Clark, Vice President of Global Digital Transformation at Mastercard, and a leading data futurist with over twenty years of experience shaping the data industry. Top companies rely on his expertise to stay ahead in the data game, and now he’s here to reveal how you can do the same.

In this episode, we break down how companies are cashing in on your data, explore powerful ways for you to harness and monetise it, and share three must-know tips to take back control of your digital footprint. Folks, don’t miss out — learn how to turn your data into your most valuable asset today!

04:20 – A breakdown of ‘data’

08:42 – How companies use your data to make money

15:57 – Optimising health with data

29:53 – Linking blockchain and data

34:41 – Mind-blowing examples of how data can be leveraged

38:44 – Harnessing and monetising your own data

43:33 – Losing data: what you need to know

49:04 – Michael's upcoming book: Data Revolutions: The Rise of an Asset

50:52 – Three tips for being highly aware of your data

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