// Hacker Noon · 13 February 2026

Why Startups Need a Self‑Service Data Platform Earlier Than They Think

Startups postpone self-service data platforms because early data work feels lightweight, but the hidden cost shows up fast: duplicated SQL, inconsistent metrics, tribal knowledge, and decisions stuck waiting on a few “data people.” A minimal self-service setup (owned/versioned data assets, queries a...

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