In today's data-driven world, we're swimming in information. But is that data truly working for us, or is it often trapped in silos, difficult to access, and inconsistent across applications? It's time for a paradigm shift. Let's move beyond thinking of data as a mere byproduct of our operations and start treating it as a first-class citizen: data as a product.

The concept, significantly shaped by pioneers like Thoughtworks in their Data Mesh principles, encourages us to think differently. Instead of monolithic data warehouses or lakes often managed centrally, imagine curated, trustworthy, and easily discoverable datasets designed for specific consumer needs – much like any other product your company offers.