AI-Powered Data Privacy for Business Owners: Insights From Dr. Damodar Sahu
On this episode of Business Owners Tell All: What It Takes, host Jamie Seeker explores the growing importance of AI-powered data privacy for business owners with guest Dr. Damodar “Damo” Sahu, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Data Safeguard Inc. Based in Northville, Michigan, his company is leading the way in AI-driven privacy and fraud prevention—an area every modern business owner needs to understand.
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How AI-Powered Data Privacy for Business Owners Started With Purpose
Dr. Sahu’s journey began in Odisha, India, where education and purpose shaped his early path. After nearly 30 years in global tech leadership—including more than a decade at Wipro—he realized that data was being collected faster than it was being protected.
This insight led him to co-found Data Safeguard, where he helped build ID Privacy, a platform powered by their proprietary ethical AI engine, the Cognoscible Computing Engine (CCE®). It automates privacy compliance, data mapping, and redaction across 144 global regulations.
“Privacy is the first line of defense. Security comes later.” — Dr. Sahu
Why AI-Powered Data Privacy for Business Owners Is Essential Today
Synthetic fraud has become a silent threat that affects both businesses and individuals. Cybercriminals are using stolen information to create false identities that fuel massive financial crimes. Global losses now exceed $3 trillion annually.
This is why business owners need strong data privacy systems—not just to avoid fines, but to protect customer trust. Even when breaches occur, Data Safeguard’s systems ensure the stolen data is already redacted and unusable.
Process Strategy for AI-Powered Data Privacy Operations
Jamie asks how businesses can maintain strong internal processes when AI innovation evolves so rapidly. Dr. Sahu offers several insights:
Mission-Driven Decision-Making
Teams move faster when they understand the purpose driving product development.
Adaptive Processes for AI Growth
Processes evolve alongside AI advancements, enabling companies to innovate without losing structure.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Legal teams, engineers, product teams, researchers, and leaders work as partners rather than in silos.
This structure allows Data Safeguard to serve industries such as finance, telecom, healthcare, retail, automotive, and government.
The Human Impact of Data Breaches
The conversation becomes personal when Jamie shares that her child’s Social Security number was used fraudulently during tax season. This real-world example demonstrates how privacy failures affect families—not just organizations.
“Even if a breach happens, our goal is to make that data useless to the fraudster.” — Dr. Sahu
It’s another reason AI-powered data privacy for business owners is no longer optional.
What It Takes to Be a Purpose-Driven Business Owner
When asked what it truly takes to succeed, Dr. Sahu emphasizes:
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Leading with purpose
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Practicing emotional intelligence
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Designing systems that scale
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Maintaining a long-term partner mindset
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Building with intention, not ego
“Building with intent is more important than chasing ambition.”
This philosophy has helped Data Safeguard earn recognition from analysts and establish long-term partnerships with global consulting firms.
What’s Ahead for Data Safeguard Inc.
Dr. Sahu outlines an ambitious roadmap:
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Scaling to a $1B valuation by 2028
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Expanding synthetic fraud prevention tools
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Strengthening alignment with global regulations (EU AI Act, India DPDP, emerging U.S. laws)
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Building a global center of excellence for ethical AI
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Partnering with regulators and universities
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Connect With Dr. Sahu
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Website: www.datasafeguard.ai
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LinkedIn: Dr. Damodar Sahu
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Instagram: @dr.damodarsahu
Final Thoughts
This episode shows how AI-powered data privacy for business owners goes far beyond compliance—it protects people, preserves trust, and strengthens a company’s long-term resilience.
As Jamie notes:
“When innovation is driven by purpose, it does more than solve problems—it changes lives.”
