David Silva on Building DataHubz: Making Compliance Accessible for Small Business
DataHubz CEO David Silva shares his journey from early internet pioneer to compliance innovator, discussing how to bridge the gap between enterprise-grade data protection and the needs of small and mid-sized businesses.
About This Interview
In this podcast interview, David William Silva, PhD and Co-Founder & CEO of DataHubz, shares his unique journey from the early days of the internet to building a compliance platform designed specifically for small and mid-sized businesses.
With a career spanning software engineering, R&D management, and CTO roles across multiple startups, David brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise and genuine passion for understanding customer needs. His work sits at the critical intersection of data management, cybersecurity, privacy, compliance, and AI.
Throughout the conversation, David addresses the fundamental challenge facing most SMBs: they want to do the right thing with data but face barriers of cost, complexity, and tools that weren't built for them. He explains how DataHubz was created to give smaller organizations the same data integrity and protection standards that large enterprises enjoy, without the enterprise overhead.
Key Themes Discussed
Bridging Technology & Communication
Unlike most engineers who prefer staying behind the screen, David's strength lies in translating technical systems into real human outcomes.
The SMB Compliance Gap
Most compliance tools are priced and designed for enterprises, leaving small businesses with siloed data, complex workflows, and inconsistent compliance processes.
Making Security Accessible
David's mission is simple: make secure, privacy-preserving data management accessible for organizations that can't afford enterprise-level tools but still need enterprise-grade protection.