Trending Paths: The Sustainability Podcast by David Daoud

David Daoud

This is the Trending Paths podcast by David Daoud of Compliance Standards LLC, an analyst firm that tracks various segments of Green IT, including recycling, ESG, circularity in technology management. This podcast is dedicated to discussing all things related to sustainability. For those of you who are interested in how technology, new and old, is shaping our environment and lives, stay tuned and join us to hear about the latest and participate to the debate.

  1. Spotlight on ITAD, Sustainability, Risk and the Secondary Market

    7月8日

    Spotlight on ITAD, Sustainability, Risk and the Secondary Market

    In this special edition of Sector Pulse Research from Compliance Standards, we deliver field-tested insights normally reserved for clients of our syndicated service. Based on 37+ interviews with CEOs, CISOs, procurement heads, and ESG leaders, this episode explores key trends reshaping ITAD, sustainability, and enterprise IT strategy in 2025.We cover:. Why 2025 marks a structural reset, not just a rebound. The rise of ITAD as a frontline control for cybersecurity, ESG, and compliance. Why healthcare is leading the refresh wave—and what it means for your business. Refurbished market growth vs. AI PC hype: what's really gaining traction?. Hyperscalers and the shift to internalized circular IT—plus where ITAD firms still fit in. AI, automation, and differentiation inside the top ITAD facilities. Strategic risks on the horizon: tariffs, ESG fatigue, and cost-cutting blind spots. How to position your ITAD firm to win—not just survive—the 2026 divide. Whether you're in ITAD, ESG, compliance, or enterprise tech planning, this briefing delivers the clarity and foresight you need.Learn more about our Pulse Service at Compliance Standards: https://ComplianceStandards.com

    16 分钟

  2. 6月12日

    From Pitch to Pilot- Inside the Locker Room: How Pro Teams Vet Sports Tech Startups

    What really happens after a startup gets a meeting with a pro sports team? In this episode of The Sports Tech Playbook, David Daoud of Compliance Standards invites Julien Blin of Upside Global to take us behind the scenes of the startup vetting process inside elite sports organizations. From the first pitch to live pilot programs, we break down how teams assess value, manage risk, and make buying decisions.Discover who holds the real influence—general managers, performance directors, medical teams, data analysts, or the players themselves—and what separates startups that get multi-year deals from those that never make it past the first demo. Whether you're a founder, investor, or exec, this episode delivers the play-by-play on how to turn a meeting into a long-term partnership.#SportsTech #StartupPitch #ProSportsInnovation #AthletePerformance #SportsScience #WearableTech #TeamDecisionMaking #JulienBlin #DavidDaoud #ComplianceStandards #TechInSports #TheSportsTechPlaybook

    49 分钟
  3. Corporate Sustainability Brief: Samsung Electronics

    6月3日

    Corporate Sustainability Brief: Samsung Electronics

    I recently moderated a session at REMA 2025 in San Diego with Samsung Electronics' sustainability leaders, Daniel Araujo and Jenni Chun. It was a great conversation about what one of the world’s biggest technology companies is doing to make sustainability real—not just in statements, but in action.

    3 分钟
  4. HDS Sustainability Brief: Sustainability in Practice: Reviewing Hitachi Digital Services’ Strategy

    6月3日

    HDS Sustainability Brief: Sustainability in Practice: Reviewing Hitachi Digital Services’ Strategy

    How is Hitachi Digital Services embedding sustainability into its core strategy? In this briefing, I break down how HDS is approaching ESG—not as a side initiative, but as part of its digital infrastructure work. From energy efficiency to emissions tracking and EV optimization, the company’s efforts show real engineering depth. But gaps remain—especially in measurable ESG targets. This is a grounded look at where HDS stands today and where it could go next.#Sustainability #DigitalTransformation #ESG #Hitachi #ITInfrastructure #HitachiDS #EnergyEfficiency #CircularEconomy #SmartGrid #EnterpriseIT #ClimateTech #GreenTech #CorporateSustainability #ITAD #DataGovernance #ResponsibleBusiness #TechStrategy #DigitalInnovation

    7 分钟
  5. Impact of Trade Tariffs on Sports Tech, with David Daoud and Julien Blin

    5月29日

    Impact of Trade Tariffs on Sports Tech, with David Daoud and Julien Blin

    In this inaugural episode, we delve into the escalating trade tensions and their impact on the sports technology industry. With recent tariff implementations affecting imports from key manufacturing hubs like China and Vietnam, the ripple effects are being felt across the supply chain. But what about the very niche markets like sports tech? Julien Blin offers his expert analysis on how these developments.

    36 分钟
  6. The Business of Sports Technology: An Inside Look

    2月15日

    The Business of Sports Technology: An Inside Look

    Today I am going out of my comfort zone. I had a conversation with my friend, #SportsTech Analyst Julien Blin and decided to hit the 'record' button. Sports tech is fascinating because it is a sector dominated by a plethora of niche players and tons of startups. Here's the talk from someone who advises teams and leagues on technologies from #wearables and #AR/VR to tracking and sport medicine.

    26 分钟
  7. Risk Management: How CISOs, Risk & Compliance Teams are Pushing for New Security & Risk Management Standards

    2月5日

    Risk Management: How CISOs, Risk & Compliance Teams are Pushing for New Security & Risk Management Standards

    At Compliance Standards we have been observing the rise of a different group of security professionals within large companies who have been working to impose new standards for their organization’s IT asset disposition and recycling practices. Large organizations are now giving more responsibility or oversight on ITAD to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and to Risk & Compliance teams, essentially elevating the ITAD risk to above and beyond the traditional immediate stakeholders of IT and procurement. This trend is good news for enterprises because it is a recognition that ITAD security is crucial. It is both good and bad news for ITAD companies. On the one hand elevating ITAD security is an opportunity to broaden the ITAD stakeholders in the enterprise and could help strengthen ITAD as a critical function. It is bad, because compliance will cost money. In this podcast, David Daoud of Compliance Standards speaks to Security Management expert and Head of Compliance at Compliance Standards, Louis Van Der Westhuizen, on topics related to these new standards, in articular ISO 27001 and SOC 2.

    33 分钟
  8. CEO Roundtable: Inside the electronics recycling and IT Asset Disposition sectors

    1月29日

    CEO Roundtable: Inside the electronics recycling and IT Asset Disposition sectors

    In this episode, host David Daoud leads a compelling discussion with three influential CEOs—John Shegerian, Bob Houghton, and Neil Peters-Michaud—on the current state and future of the IT asset disposition (ITAD) industry. The conversation delves into the industry's evolution, highlighting its critical role in the circular economy, sustainability efforts, and the adoption of emerging technologies like AI and automation. From managing secure asset retirements to navigating the complexities of IT asset management (ITAM), the guests share their expertise on how ITAD can support enterprises in achieving net-zero goals and maximizing the lifecycle of technology investments. The podcast also explores key challenges in the industry, including cost optimization, the impact of staff turnover, and risks posed by market consolidation. The CEOs emphasize the importance of collaboration, domain knowledge, and technical innovation while sharing personal anecdotes about their journeys into ITAD. With actionable insights and forward-looking perspectives, this episode provides listeners with a comprehensive understanding of ITAD’s strategic importance and its potential for growth in the rapidly changing tech landscape.

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This is the Trending Paths podcast by David Daoud of Compliance Standards LLC, an analyst firm that tracks various segments of Green IT, including recycling, ESG, circularity in technology management. This podcast is dedicated to discussing all things related to sustainability. For those of you who are interested in how technology, new and old, is shaping our environment and lives, stay tuned and join us to hear about the latest and participate to the debate.

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