What does it take to scale data products across an organization? In this episode of The Data Playbook, we sit down with Simon Harrer, CEO and Co-Founder of Entropy Data, recorded live at the POA Summit 2025 in Stuttgart.

Simon unpacks his journey from developer to founder, the creation of Data Mesh Manager, and why data contracts are becoming the backbone of modern data governance. We dive deep into:

• The evolution from consulting to product-based data companies

• How data products and contracts drive interoperability

• Why AI and MCPs will redefine how data is shared and governed

• The future of Data Mesh and the rise of data marketplaces

A conversation packed with real-world lessons for Data Leaders, CIOs, and CDOs driving digital transformation.

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🔗 Resources from the episode:

• Entropy Data

• Data Mesh Manager

• Data Contract CLI

• Data Product MCP

• Entropy Spin-off Story