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The Hidden Cost of “Temporary” Data Systems: How to Build Platforms That Survive Growth
Short-term data “fixes” become long-term liabilities. Scalable platforms need specs, APIs, observability, and built-in governance from day one.
Growth is a primary objective for businesses looking to scale. It requires a blend of strategic planning, efficient processes, and adaptability to market conditions. From customer acquisition and retention strategies to leveraging data-driven decisions, businesses must focus on sustainable expansion. Scaling a company effectively involves ensuring that the business model remains profitable, the product or service meets evolving customer needs, and the operational infrastructure supports increased demand.
This section is curated by:
Peter Kireev
Co-founder and CPO, Reliz
Seasoned entrepreneur, Co-founder, and Chief Product Officer at Reliz, a European product-led company behind the machine learning-powered Reliz Ad Platform. He has over 14 years of experience in AdTech.

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Short-term data “fixes” become long-term liabilities. Scalable platforms need specs, APIs, observability, and built-in governance from day one.

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Credas records over 40% customer growth, processes five million IDs annually, and launches new compliance tools ahead of major 2026 regulations.

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Lumera acquires UK consultancy Acuity to expand public sector pensions expertise and strengthen its Life and Pensions offering in the UK.

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Capitaliply commits $900K to UpCharge, a Shopify app used by 4,000+ merchants to manage region-specific fees, duties, and surcharges with transparency.

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ZeroPhase secured €5.8M in seed funding to scale adaptive, sovereign data links for unmanned defense systems across air, land, and sea.
This section is curated by:
Peter Kireev
Co-founder and CPO, Reliz
Seasoned entrepreneur, Co-founder, and Chief Product Officer at Reliz, a European product-led company behind the machine learning-powered Reliz Ad Platform. He has over 14 years of experience in AdTech.
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