In this episode of Mavens of Data, we'll be joined by George Firican (Founder of Lights on Data, and a leading voice in data governance) to unpack what governance actually looks like today; especially from the perspective of analysts and modern data teams.

This conversation will explore how AI has effectively put a fire under organizations to finally invest in data governance, what roles and responsibilities are emerging, and how ethics, trust, and accountability fit into real-world governance structures.

We'll also dig into how governance looks different across industries, what happens when it’s ignored, and how teams can implement governance incrementally.

We'll talk about how governance has evolved from policy-heavy, centralized programs into something far more practical, embedded, and unavoidable.

As organizations rush to adopt AI, governance is no longer a “nice-to-have,” it’s the foundation that determines whether AI initiatives scale safely or fail spectacularly.

Hope to see you there!

What you’ll learn:

• What data governance looks like for analysts today

• How AI and LLMs have reshaped governance priorities

• Why governance is now a blocker or accelerator for AI

• Practical roadmap for implementation