Digitalk Arkitechs | Episode 21 - Compliance Isn’t a Roadblock

How Privacy & AI Governance Actually Drive Growth
n this episode of Digitalk Architects, we sit down with Shayne Adler, Co-Founder & CEO of AETOS, to break down one of the most misunderstood topics in tech: compliance.

Shayne shares how data privacy, AI governance, and smart compliance practices can actually accelerate growth, unblock sales cycles, and protect company value — instead of slowing teams down. We dive into real startup scenarios, AI risks, vendor data exposure, and why compliance should be built from day one, not retrofitted later.

If you’re a founder, startup leader, or digital-first business, this episode will help you rethink compliance as a strategic advantage, not a checkbox.

🎧 Topics covered:

Compliance vs. growth: changing the narrative

AI governance and human oversight

Data privacy risks in startups and SMBs

Vendor and CRM data exposure

Practical first steps founders can take today

00:00 – Intro & welcome
00:41 – Shayne Adler’s background and journey
03:10 – Why fractional compliance exists
03:58 – Is compliance a growth blocker?
04:17 – Compliance as a sales accelerator
06:19 – Data privacy failures & company valuation risk
08:18 – AI, data, and compliance challenges
08:51 – Where AI actually helps teams today
10:18 – Why human oversight is irreplaceable
11:38 – The real problem with compliance tools
12:43 – Aligning tech stacks with governance
14:41 – Vendor risk and AI data usage
16:37 – Data ownership and international compliance
17:01 – Real-world compliance success story
18:46 – Women in tech, AI, and compliance
22:35 – AI risks founders should watch
23:20 – Data privacy & AI regulation trends
25:21 – One actionable compliance step founders can take
27:06 – Final thoughts & closing

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