A data pipeline is the path data takes from a company's systems to the buyer: extraction, anonymization, structuring, documentation and secure delivery.
The stages
- Extraction. Data is exported from the company's systems.
- Anonymization. Personal identifiers are removed or transformed.
- Structuring. Records are organized and formatted consistently.
- Documentation. Contents, origins and rights are recorded.
- Delivery. The prepared dataset is transferred under the agreement's security terms.
Why it matters
Each stage protects someone: anonymization protects individuals, documentation protects the buyer, security terms protect the company. Skipping stages is what makes ad-hoc data sales risky.
Who builds it
SourceX builds and operates the pipeline. Companies provide access; buyers receive prepared data.
What this means for partners
The companies you introduce never build anything. Introduce a qualifying company — typically 50+ full-time employees at peak — and if a deal closes and SourceX collects its fee, you earn 25% of that fee, up to $100,000 per company.
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Common questions
What are the stages of a data pipeline for AI licensing?
A data pipeline involves stages like extraction from company systems, anonymization of personal identifiers, consistent structuring of records, and documentation of content and rights. Finally, the prepared dataset is securely delivered according to the agreement's terms.
Why is a data pipeline important for data sales?
A data pipeline is important because each stage protects different parties. Anonymization safeguards individuals, documentation protects the buyer, and security terms protect the selling company. Skipping these stages makes ad-hoc data sales inherently risky.
Who is responsible for building and operating the data pipeline?
SourceX builds and operates the entire data pipeline. Companies provide access to their data, and buyers then receive the fully prepared and processed dataset directly from SourceX, ensuring a standardized and secure process.
How can partners earn rewards for introducing companies?
Partners can earn 25% of SourceX's collected fee, up to $100,000 per company, if they introduce a qualifying company and a deal closes. Qualifying companies typically have 50 or more full-time employees at their peak.
