How can technology transform supply chain risk management? In this podcast hosted by Sid Shaik, Sayari VP of Product Management Rhea Rakshit will be speaking on scaling enterprise RegTech through innovative data solutions. Rhea brings a unique perspective blending international development, product design, and regulatory technology to unpack the complex world of global commercial network transparency.
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Show Notes
- Supply chain transparency is no longer optional but a regulatory prerequisite
- Graph database technology enables flexible, multi-use product scaling
- Regulatory compliance requires end-to-end supply chain visibility
- Data provenance is the critical currency in regulatory technology
- AI must be implemented carefully to maintain data credibility
- Machine learning and NLP can efficiently harmonize complex data sets
- Successful scaling requires focusing on high-priority use cases
- Consolidating risk management across organizational teams improves efficiency
- Technology can automate complex supply chain mapping processes
- Regulatory changes are driving more sophisticated risk management approaches
- Post-COVID business landscape demands greater supply chain resilience
- Flexible data models allow expansion into multiple compliance domains
- Async communication is crucial for geographically distributed teams
- Diverse professional backgrounds enhance product management capabilities
- Local product representation provides critical global insights
- Verifiable public records are fundamental to building trust in RegTech
- Machine learning can classify and resolve complex entity relationships
- Regulatory technology must balance technological innovation with data integrity
- Product teams should prioritize clear communication across time zones
- Mission-driven companies can create meaningful impact through technological solutions
About the speaker
Rhea is a design and product strategist interested in applying the principles of human centered design, systems thinking, and behavioral science to build high impact, scalable solutions for values-driven organizations. Originally from Mumbai (India), Rhea is currently the Vice President of Product Management at Sayari, a Washington DC-based technology company and commercial risk intelligence platform, built to provide worldwide visibility into the relationships between businesses and individuals. She also serves part time as an advisor to Studio Jayne, a design and innovation studio working on projects that address gender-based violence, reproductive rights, sex trafficking, and advancing rights for women and girls. Deeply committed to social and environmental justice, Rhea has focused both her education and career on international development and design for social impact. She has over 12 years of experience working in communications, marketing, and product design with social businesses in India and the United States. She holds a BA in Economics from Vassar, an MSc in Development Studies from the London School of Economics, and an MFA in Design for Social Innovation from the School of Visual Arts.
About the host
Sid is a seasoned Product Leader in the Data Platforms domain. At present, he runs Product at Cloudera for its fastest growing product line, Private Cloud Data Services. Prior to Cloudera, he co-founded a Silicon Valley startup-- Performance Sherpa; his company built performance engineering workflow automation for databases and middleware. Prior to those roles, he worked at Yahoo!, Qubole, Asterdata and Oracle in various Product and Engineering roles. As a Product Manager, Sid loves the creative process of discovering, defining and solving meaningful technology problems in large markets and enjoys scaling product businesses. In his down time, he enjoys taking his kids to soccer practice, he practices yoga, and advises startups.