Join us in this enlightening episode of Everything Product as we host Suzanne El-Maursi, Co-founder & CEO of BrightHive, a pioneer in AI-driven data management. Suzanne shares her transition from big corporate roles at IBM and GE Healthcare to founding startups, her mission to simplify data, and her vision to empower enterprises to become truly data-driven.

If you're a product manager, an aspiring entrepreneur, or fascinated by the interplay of AI, data, and product strategy, this conversation is a must-watch. Suzanne's practical advice, reflections on leadership, and actionable insights will inspire you to think differently about your role in technology and innovation.

You can find the episode here: Spotify. Apple

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction to Suzanne El-Moursi & BrightHive

1:09 - Entrepreneurship as a lifestyle: Suzanne’s daily grind

4:22 - Suzanne’s journey from Cairo to the U.S. and her corporate career beginnings

10:08 - Transitioning from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship

15:11 - Founding BrightHive: Solving data challenges with AI

18:01 - Why organisations struggle with data maturity

24:42 - Role of agentic AI in transforming data workflows

34:45 - Real-world examples of BrightHive’s impact in education and enterprise

47:37 - The vision for democratising data and empowering data consumers

52:28 - Advice for product managers and aspiring entrepreneurs

56:41 - Connect with Suzanne on LinkedIn