How Data Infrastructure Supports Sustainable Growth with Charles Link
Data drives the world forward. Without a solid data infrastructure, businesses can miss out on growth opportunities and fall behind in sustainability efforts.
I’m thrilled to have Charles Link, Senior Director of Data and Analytics at Reworld Waste, join me in this episode. Charles has a diverse background, from pharmaceuticals to consumer goods, and he’s spent his career turning data into a strategic asset for businesses.
At Reworld, he’s created an award-winning data system from the ground up, transforming disconnected databases into a powerful data “supply chain” that fuels the company’s sustainability initiatives. We discuss his approach to creating this infrastructure, focusing on reliability and adaptability. Charles explains how a strong data foundation allows Reworld to align business objectives with its environmental mission, supporting everything from real-time analytics to long-term AI projects.
So listen in to understand how the right data infrastructure can be a foundation for lasting impact.
Specifically, this episode highlights the following themes:
- The importance of a solid data infrastructure for sustainable growth
- Ethical considerations in AI implementation and the need for control mechanisms
- Strategies for turning waste into valuable resources and promoting a circular economy
Links from this episode:
- Get to know more about Charles Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-a-link
- Learn more about Reworld Waste: https://www.reworldwaste.com
- Get to know more about Steven Swan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swangroup
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00:00 – Introduction
01:23 – About Charles Link
06:43 – Focus on specific problems for successful solutions
09:21 – Central data model ensured scalable integration capability
11:05 – Data program at AIG faced value challenges
16:51 – Exercise caution and control AI development
19:33 – Quantum computing will transform technology, handling complex tasks
22:37 – Quantum computing’s revolutionary impact will happen suddenly
28:03 – Promote business sustainability using valuable data services
33:35 – Innovation and aptitude drive successful data solutions
35:40 – Reworld maximizes recycling for circular economy
39:19 – We manage waste, ensuring companies are environmentally compliant
