#84 Let’s Get Meta: Why the Metadata You Ignore Might Be Costing You - with Special Guest Corentin

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Welcome to the cozy corner of the tech world where ones and zeros mingle with casual chit-chat. Datatopics Unpluggedis your go-to spot for relaxed discussions around tech, news, data, and society.

Dive into conversations that should flow as smoothly as your morning coffee (but don’t), where industry insights meet laid-back banter. Whether you're a data aficionado or just someone curious about the digital age, pull up a chair, relax, and let's get into the heart of data—unplugged style!

In this episode, we dig deep into a concept everyone pretends to understand: metadata. Joined by our guest Corentin, we unpack what it really means, why it’s more than just “data about data,” and how to make metadata management less of a formality and more of a value driver.

Expect hot takes, real-world metaphors, and zero tolerance for shelfware strategies as we cover:

• Defining metadata: Beyond the buzzphrase, into systems thinking
• Metadata vs. data governance: Why this split often misses the point
• Shop-floor pragmatism: What lean thinking brings to metadata workflows
• Common traps: Like starting with tools instead of actual pain points
• Driving value: From tribal knowledge to structured, sustainable processes

Whether you're managing a data platform or just wondering why your data catalog feels like a graveyard, this one’s for you.