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The Six Hidden AI & Digital Transformation Project Killers and How to Identify Them Before It's Too Late with Tory Bjorklund Guest: Tory Bjorklund, Founder and CEO, Victoria Fide Consulting Host: Alex Jarett, Founder, Technology Executives Club® If you have a major AI or Digital Transformation project underway, or are about to start one, this is an episode worth listening to. In this Technology Executives Club® Solution Briefing, Tory Bjorklund explains six hidden project killers that can quietly undermine major initiatives long before leadership realizes there is a problem. These risks may already be present even when the project appears to be moving forward. The Six Hidden Project Killers Tory covers technology-first thinking, underestimating change management, paving the cow path, poor data readiness and governance, ambition without discipline, and the intelligent customer gap. He also explains the warning signs to look for, why many of these problems begin before project kickoff, and how organizations can identify and correct them before they become much more expensive to fix. Identifying Risk Before It’s Too Late The conversation also covers Tory’s Project Success Assessment and how organizations can use it to identify hidden risks, understand where a project may be vulnerable, and determine what actions may be needed to get or keep the initiative on track. Topics Covered: ✳️ The six hidden AI and Digital Transformation project killers ✳️ Warning signs that a project may already be at risk ✳️ Technology-first thinking and business alignment ✳️ Change management and organizational readiness ✳️ Data readiness, governance, and project discipline ✳️ Identifying hidden project risk before problems become much harder to fix Note: During the podcast, Alex and Tory reference a special link and code. Please visit the Solution Briefing page below for the current details and access link. ➡️ Listen and watch: https://www.technologyexecutivesclub.com/blog/the-six-hidden-ai-digital-transformation-project-killers-and-how-to-identify-them-tory-bjorklund ➡️ Watch all of our Leadership Briefings and get weekly AI & Technology Leadership Briefings plus exclusive invitations by joining the TEC Insiders Community: www.technologyexecutivesclub.com

In this Technology Executives Review® Special Report, Alex Jarett is joined by Loren Williams, Enterprise Partnerships Manager, Midwest, PCs for People, for a discussion on AI use in nonprofits and charities. Together, they discuss how mission-driven organizations are using AI to save time, stretch resources, and support their teams, while still needing clearer policies, training, workflows, and guardrails. Topics include:* AI adoption trends across nonprofits and charities* Why nonprofit employees are using AI to buy back time* The gap between individual productivity and organizational impact* Why nonprofits need clearer AI policies and training* How PCs for People helps organizations responsibly retire old technology, securely delete data, refurbish computers, and support low-income households* Whether you're a Technology Leader in the nonprofit sector, government, or the private sector, this special report provides practical insights into how organizations can balance AI adoption, responsible governance, operational efficiency, and mission impact.Covering AI & Advanced Technologies, Technology Leadership, and Industry News. Visit www.technologyexecutivesclub.com for the full video, all of our video briefings, and more.

How ThinkScale Helps Executives Turn Business Complexity Into Clarity and Growth with Anna Tatar Guest: Anna Tatar, Managing Partner, ThinkScale Host: Alex Jarett, Founder, Technology Executives Club® In this episode, Anna Tatar of ThinkScale discusses how executive teams can break down complexity, identify the real problem behind a business challenge, and create practical roadmaps for growth and transformation. Anna explains that many organizations begin with a specific request, such as hiring a COO, adding business development leadership, or implementing AI. But the stated request is not always the real problem. Her approach starts by stepping back, understanding what is driving the need, and identifying misalignment across people, technology, and the business. She also discusses the ThinkScale methodology, built around four stages: assess, design, realize, and evolve. The goal is not simply to provide strategic recommendations, but to help organizations design the right operating model, implement it, and continue adapting as conditions change. Anna shares examples from healthcare, a growing auto-parts company, and a technology business in the tokenization market. In each case, the original request turned into a broader strategic engagement involving areas such as AI, organizational structure, commercialization, capital readiness, go-to-market strategy, and revenue growth. Topics Covered: ✳️ Breaking business complexity into clarity ✳️ Aligning people, technology, and business ✳️ Finding the real problem behind the initial request ✳️ Using AI as part of a broader transformation strategy ✳️ Building the operating model for growth and commercialization ➡️ Listen to the full podcast and watch the Spotlight Interview with Anna Tatar here: https://www.technologyexecutivesclub.com/blog/anna-tatar-on-turning-business-complexity-into-clarity-and-growth-at-thinkscale ➡️ Watch all of our Leadership Briefings and get weekly AI & Technology Leadership Briefings plus exclusive invitations by joining the TEC Insiders Community: www.technologyexecutivesclub.com

How Eclipse Helps Technology Leaders Reduce Risk in Complex Technology Transformations with Dave DysonGuest: Dave Dyson, Founder, Eclipse Host: Alex Jarett, Founder, Technology Executives Club®In Reducing Risk in Complex Technology Projects Dave Dyson discusses how Eclipse helps middle-market and larger enterprises plan, source, and manage complex technology transformations across networking, telecommunications, cloud, data centers, communications platforms, and customer experience. Dave explains that internal IT teams may only undertake a major network transformation once every seven or ten years. Eclipse does this work every day, bringing the experience, provider relationships, and escalation paths needed to keep projects moving. Using AI to Make People Better The conversation also covers AI-enabled contact centers. Dave shares how AI can support employees in real time, surface relevant customer information, and help create an environment where “every agent is your best agent.” Building an Infinite Company Dave also shares why he is focused on building Eclipse beyond himself and how Simon Sinek’s The Infinite Game helped influence his thinking about leadership and the future of the company. Topics Covered: ✳️ Networking and telecommunications transformation ✳️ Reducing technology project risk ✳️ AI-enabled customer experience ✳️ Building a company beyond the founder ➡️ Listen and watch: https://www.technologyexecutivesclub.com/blog/dave-dyson-reducing-risk-complex-technology-transformations-telecommunications-eclipse➡️ Watch all of our Leadership Briefings and get weekly AI & Technology Leadership Briefings plus exclusive invitations by joining the TEC Insiders Community: www.technologyexecutivesclub.com

Technology Executives Review® July 2026 Month-End Edition Includes Special Report: AI Use in Nonprofits and Charities Host: Alex Jarett, Founder, Technology Executives Club® Guest Industry Analyst: Loren Williams, Enterprise Partnerships Manager, Midwest, PCs for People AI adoption is accelerating across enterprises, nonprofits, and the broader technology landscape, but Technology Leaders are still working through the harder questions: training, data security, token pricing, agentic workflows, and how to prove real ROI. In this July Month-End Edition of Technology Executives Review®, Alex Jarett is joined by Loren Williams to review the top headlines in AI in the Enterprise, Advanced Technologies, Technology Leadership, and Industry News. This episode also includes a Special Report on AI Use in Nonprofits and Charities, including how mission-driven organizations are using AI to save time, stretch resources, support their teams, and move from informal experimentation toward more strategic implementation. In this episode: * Why Copilot adoption raises new questions about training and data security * Why non-human identity is becoming a major AI security risk * Why token pricing and AI infrastructure costs remain unpredictable * Why AI is shifting from simple answers to multi-step workflows * How nonprofits and charities are adopting AI * Why high AI usage does not automatically create measurable impact * How PCs for People helps organizations responsibly retire old equipment while supporting low-income households * Why CIOs are being pressured to prove ROI on AI spend * Why AI labs are strengthening safeguards against misuse Featured highlights include Amar Lingam, CEO of Augmented AI, Richard Doran Founder of Sierra ITS, Jeff Scheetz, CIO of City of Avondale, AZ, and Tory Bjorklund, Founder, Victoria Fide Consulting. Watch all our Episodes, Leadership Briefings, Spotlight Interviews, and Special Reports by joining the TEC Insiders Community: https://www.technologyexecutivesclub.com/insiders Get Weekly AI & Technology Leadership Briefings + Exclusive Invitations.

Technology Leader Briefing People-Centered Governance for Local and State Government Host: Alex Jarett, Founder, Technology Executives Club® Guest: Jeff Scheetz, CIO, City of Avondale, AZ Governance has a reputation problem. It is often known as the department that says no. In this briefing, Alex Jarett talks with Jeff Scheetz, CIO of the City of Avondale, about how a people-centered approach to governance can change that. Instead of holding an organization back, governance becomes the framework that helps it move forward. In this episode: * Why governance has traditionally felt restrictive, and how a people-centered approach turns it into something that enables progress * How the City of Avondale built a cross-functional AI working group instead of shutting AI down while they figured things out * Why their AI policy became a guide for responsible use rather than a list of rules * Why guardrails matter more than roadblocks, and how they create space to safely experiment * A real example involving AI, human review, and summarizing hundreds of pages of internal documentation * How rethinking project intake reduced competition between departments and improved transparency * Why long budget cycles in the public sector make early collaboration essential * Why good governance ends up being a tool for innovation, not just control Hosted by: Alex Jarett, Founder & CEO, Technology Executives Club® Featured Guest: Jeff Scheetz, CIO, City of Avondale, AZ ➡️ Watch all our Episodes, Leadership Briefings, Spotlight Interviews & Special Reports by joining the TEC Insiders Community: https://www.technologyexecutivesclub.com/insiders Get Weekly AI & Technology Leadership Briefings + Exclusive Invitations

The Technology Talent Market Is Shifting, Not Shrinking with Richard Doran Host: Alex Jarett, Founder, Technology Executives Club® Guest: Richard Doran, Founder, Sierra ITS The layoffs made headlines. The talent shortage never left. In this Technology Leader briefing, Alex Jarett is joined by Richard Doran, Founder of Sierra ITS, to unpack why layoff headlines are giving Technology Leaders the wrong picture of the hiring market — and where the real demand for talent is actually heading. In this episode: Why tech layoff headlines don't tell the full story on hiring demand Why net technology employment has expanded significantly since 2019 How growth is shifting from big tech into healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, and municipalities Why technology hiring has become a "two-track" market — automation pressuring entry-level roles while specialized roles surge Which specializations are seeing the strongest demand: AI/ML, cybersecurity, cloud, data engineering, and ERP Why AI is both slowing and accelerating hiring at the same time Why cybersecurity hiring never really slows down How Venture Capital and board-level pressure are reshaping what Technology Leaders can justify hiring for What separates the companies that will win the talent war from those that won't Hosted by: Alex Jarett, Founder & CEO, Technology Executives Club® Featured Guest: Richard Doran, Founder, Sierra ITS ➡️ Watch all our Episodes, Leadership Briefings, Spotlight Interviews & Special Reports by joining the TEC Insiders Community: https://www.technologyexecutivesclub.com/insiders Get Weekly AI & Technology Leadership Briefings + Exclusive Invitations

Technology Executives Review® July 2026 Month-End Edition Includes Special Report: The Enterprise IT AI Spend Crisis Host: Alex Jarett, Founder, Technology Executives Club® Guest Analyst: Tom Drez, former CIO, CISO & CPO, Christian Brothers Services AI in the Enterprise continues to move quickly, but Technology Leaders are still working through the practical realities of token spend, ROI accountability, shadow AI, and agentic workflows. In this July 2026 edition of the Technology Executives Review®, Alex Jarett is joined by Tom Drez, former CIO, CISO & CPO of Christian Brothers Services, to review the top headlines in AI in the Enterprise, Advanced Technologies, Technology Leadership and Industry News. This episode includes a special report, "The Enterprise IT Spend Crisis: Balancing Shadow AI Token Spend with Hard ROI Gains," where Alex and Tom unpack why token costs have become one of the fastest-growing, least-controlled line items in enterprise IT budgets — and how leaders can get ahead of it. In this episode:* Why the AI model price war is pushing inference costs to historic lows, even as shadow AI token spend blows through annual budgets* Why only about 6% of companies using AI report clear, measurable financial returns How surging global AI spend is pressuring CIOs to show hard ROI, not just adoption metrics* Why investors and boards want fast accountability, with many expecting positive ROI within six months* Why CEO job security is increasingly tied to AI spending outcomes How change management, not technology, remains the biggest adoption barrier* Why some organizations unintentionally reward token "activity" over real value How cross-divisional AI councils help CIOs break down silos and lead strategy* Why open-source models are gaining ground on cost, but still need compliance review How agentic, multi-step architectures are reshaping enterprise software and raising new security concerns The program also features insights from recent Technology Executives Club® Leadership Briefings, including: ↪Jeff Scheetz, CIO, City of Avondale - Empowering Governance of Local Government Through a People-Centered Strategy ↪Biff Myre, Director of Industry Solutions, CBTS - What Technology Leaders Are Really Concerned About with AI ↪Josh Rose, Founder & CEO, Zagger.ai - How Zagger.ai Turns Unstructured Business Data Into Productive AI Workflows ➡️ Watch all of our Leadership Briefings and get weekly AI & Technology Leadership briefings plus exclusive invitations by joining the TEC Insiders Community: www.technologyexecutivesclub.com

How Technology Leaders Can Retire Equipment Securely While Helping People in Need with Loren Williams Guest: Loren Williams, Enterprise Partnerships Manager, PCs for People Host: Alex Jarett, Founder, Technology Executives Club® In this episode, Loren Williams of PCs for People discusses how Technology Leaders can securely and responsibly dispose of retired computers and electronic equipment while helping people who need access to technology. Loren explains how PCs for People collects retired equipment at no cost, using its own background-checked drivers and vehicles and a documented chain-of-custody process. The organization securely sanitizes data-bearing devices through a process certified by the National Association for Information Destruction. Companies can also receive a detailed data sanitization report confirming that proprietary information was removed. Organizations may request a nonprofit donation receipt, while reusable computers are refurbished and provided to low-income households rather than being sent to landfills. Loren also shares the story of Nia, a high school student who relied on an unreliable computer and sometimes sat outside a library at night to access the internet. After receiving a refurbished laptop and an affordable internet hotspot through PCs for People, she completed high school, applied to college, and was accepted. Topics Covered: * Securely disposing of retired computers and electronic equipment Protecting proprietary data during technology disposal* Using certified data sanitization and chain-of-custody processes* Receiving nonprofit donation receipts for retired equipment Keeping reusable technology out of landfills* Refurbishing computers for low-income households Expanding access to computers and internet service Helping students and families gain access to opportunity ➡️ Listen to the full podcast and watch the Spotlight Interview with Loren Williams here: https://www.technologyexecutivesclub.com/blog/loren-williams-spotlight-interview-PCs-For-People ➡️ Watch all of our Leadership Briefings and get weekly AI & Technology Leadership Briefings plus exclusive invitations by joining the TEC Insiders Community: www.technologyexecutivesclub.com

How Augmented AI Turns AI Strategy Into Business Results with Amar Lingam Guest: Amar Lingam, Founder, Augmented AI, Former Chief Analytics and AI Officer, CDW; Former Chief Data Officer, CA Technologies Host: Alex Jarett, Founder, Technology Executives Club® In this episode, Amar Lingam of Augmented AI discusses how organizations can move from AI ideas and technology investments to measurable business results. Amar explains that successful AI initiatives should begin with the business problem, not the technology. Drawing on more than three decades of experience leading major data, analytics, AI, and digital transformation initiatives, he shares why companies need to align executive, business, and technology stakeholders around shared priorities. He also discusses a utility company that needed better visibility into field operations and maintenance. After developing a strategy, conducting a stakeholder workshop, prioritizing use cases, and creating an implementation roadmap, the company achieved operational efficiency improvements of more than 50% in some areas, reduced scheduling inefficiencies by approximately 20% to 25%, and generated millions of dollars in strategic value. The conversation also covers AssetIQ, an Augmented AI solution that helps organizations analyze, organize, search, and generate insights from large collections of digital assets. Amar shares examples of how AssetIQ can help companies identify high-performing marketing content, improve targeted campaigns, and support healthcare professionals by analyzing medical images and comparing them with established benchmarks. He also emphasizes that AI should augment human expertise, while business leaders, radiologists, and physicians remain responsible for final decisions. Topics Covered: ✳️ Aligning AI strategy with enterprise goals ✳️ Moving from strategy and roadmap development to implementation ✳️ Improving utility operations and preventive maintenance with AI ✳️ Turning digital asset archives into usable intelligence ✳️ Identifying high-performing marketing content ✳️ Supporting healthcare analysis with AI ✳️ The importance of keeping humans in the loop ➡️ Listen to the full podcast and watch the Spotlight Interview with Amar Lingam here: https://www.technologyexecutivesclub.com/blog/amar-lingam-spotlight-interview-ai-and-data-augmented-ai ➡️ Watch all of our Leadership Briefings and get weekly AI & Technology Leadership Briefings plus exclusive invitations by joining the TEC Insiders Community: www.technologyexecutivesclub.com  

In this Technology Executives Review® Special Report, Alex Jarett is joined by Jeff Scheetz, CIO of the City of Avondale, AZ, for a discussion on AI use in State and Local Government. Together, they review recent headlines and discuss how municipalities are approaching  AI adoption, governance, cybersecurity, permitting, public safety, emergency response, and human oversight. Topics include:* AI-assisted permitting and paperwork automation* AI applications in public safety and emergency response* Cybersecurity and AI risks facing municipalities* State AI governance, policies, and guardrails Human-in-the-loop decision making Federal funding and AI initiatives for state and local government* AI adoption trends across municipalities Recent AI headlines impacting state and local government Whether you're a Technology Leader in government or the private sector, this special report provides practical insights into how organizations are balancing innovation, governance, and responsible AI adoption. Covering AI & Advanced Technologies, Technology Leadership, and Industry News. Visit www.technologyexecutivesclub.com for the full video, all of our video briefings and more.

Technology Executives Review® End-of-June 2026 Edition Includes Special Segment: AI in State and Local Government Host: Alex Jarett, Founder, Technology Executives Club® Guest Analyst: Jeff Scheetz, CIO, City of Avondale, AZ AI in the Enterprise continues to move quickly, but Technology Leaders are still working through the practical realities of adoption, governance, cybersecurity, token costs, workforce readiness, and responsible AI use. In this End-of-June 2026 edition of the Technology Executives Review®, Alex Jarett is joined by Jeff Scheetz, CIO of the City of Avondale, AZ, for a discussion on the top headlines in AI in the Enterprise, Advanced Technologies, and Industry News.This episode includes a special segment on AI in State and Local Government, where Alex and Jeff review recent headlines and discuss how government organizations are using AI in practical, citizen-focused ways, including workflow support, cybersecurity, permitting, paperwork-intensive processes, and public service delivery. In this episode: * Why AI adoption remains a people and change management challenge * How workforce readiness is struggling to keep pace with AI technology * Why AI agents may soon be making more impactful business decisions * Why trust, oversight, and human escalation remain critical * Why successful AI initiatives need to begin with a real business problem * How governance, risk, compliance, and AI asset inventories are becoming more important * Why token costs and AI usage costs may become a major budget issue * How State and Local Government leaders are approaching AI in practical, citizen-focused ways * Why human-in-the-loop governance remains essential in public sector, health, safety, and citizen-facing applications The program also features insights from recent Technology Executives Club® Leadership Briefings, including: *️⃣ Biff Myre, Director of Industry Solutions, CBTS What Technology Leaders Are Really Concerned About with AI *️⃣ Josh Rose, Founder & CEO, Zagger.ai How Zagger.ai Turns Unstructured Business Data Into Productive AI Workflows *️⃣ Richard Doran, Founder, Sierra ITS The One Fix That Solves Today's Biggest SAP Hiring Challenge *️⃣ Tim Walter, CIO & VP, Edward Don & Company Lessons Learned from a Successful AI-Powered RFP Project *️⃣ Tory Bjorklund, Founder & CEO, Victoria Fide Consulting Why Major Technology Projects Fail *️⃣ Jeff Scheetz, CIO, City of Avondale Empowering Governance of Local Government Through a People-Centered Strategy ➡️ Watch all of our Leadership Briefings and get weekly AI & Technology Leadership briefings plus exclusive invitations by joining the TEC Insiders Community: www.technologyexecutivesclub.com

What Technology Leaders Are Really Concerned About with AI | Technology Executives Review® Special Segment Host: Alex Jarett, Founder, Technology Executives Club® Guest Analyst: Biff Myre, Director of Industry Solutions, CBTS AI in the Enterprise is moving quickly, but many Technology Leaders are still working through the practical realities of adoption, governance, cost, cybersecurity, and data readiness. In this special segment from the Technology Executives Review® Mid-June 2026 Edition, Alex Jarett and Biff Myre discuss what Technology Leaders are actually concerned about as AI moves deeper into organizations. The discussion includes insights from the Technology Executives Club® AI in the Enterprise Spring Summit and recent CBTS executive roundtables, where Technology Leaders raised real-world concerns about employee adoption, AI sprawl, rising token costs, cybersecurity friction, data governance, and the pressure to identify AI use cases that create measurable business value. In this episode: * Why many organizations are still struggling with employee AI adoption* How AI sprawl is becoming the next form of shadow IT* Why token costs and AI usage costs may become a bigger budget issue* Why successful AI initiatives need to start with business problems, not shiny tools* How cybersecurity teams are being forced to rethink data access and control* Why data classification, ownership, and readiness remain major barriers to enterprise AI success * How organizations can use AI to support growth, productivity, and better execution This segment also includes discussion of lessons from Tim Walter, CIO & VP at Edward Don & Company, including why successful AI initiatives must begin with the business problem first, using his company’s AI-powered RFP project as an example. ➡️ Watch all of our Leadership Briefings and get weekly AI & Technology Leadership briefings plus exclusive invitations by joining the TEC Insiders Community: www.technologyexecutivesclub.com

Title: Leadership Briefing: Lessons Learned from a Successful AI Project with Tim Walter Guest: Tim Walter, CIO & VP, Edward Don & Company Host: Alex Jarett, Founder, Technology Executives Club® What separates successful AI projects from the many that fail to deliver meaningful business results? In this Leadership Briefing, Tim Walter shares the lessons learned from Edward Don & Company's successful AI-driven RFP initiative, a project designed to increase throughput, improve customer responsiveness, and create measurable business impact. Rather than focusing on AI hype, Tim explains the practical leadership, project management, change management, and operational principles that helped the project succeed. He discusses the importance of starting with a business problem, setting realistic expectations, engaging the team, capturing tribal knowledge, and building systems that continuously learn and improve. Originally released as a two-part series, this Leadership Briefing is now available as a single combined presentation. Topics Covered: ✳️Why successful AI projects begin with a business problem ✳️How to identify AI opportunities with measurable ROI ✳️Setting realistic expectations for AI initiatives ✳️The role of change management in AI adoption ✳️Reinforcement learning from human interaction ✳️Capturing and scaling tribal knowledge ✳️Why data does not need to be perfect to get started ✳️Building AI systems that improve over time ✳️Lessons learned from a successful enterprise AI deployment ➡️ Learn more about Tim Walter and watch all of his Leadership Briefings here: https://www.technologyexecutivesclub.com/advisory-board-Tim-Walter ➡️ Watch all our Leadership Briefings and get weekly AI & Technology Leadership Briefings plus exclusive invitations by joining the TEC Insiders Community: www.technologyexecutivesclub.com

Technology Executives Review® Mid-June 2026 Edition Includes Special Segment: What Technology Leaders Are Really Concerned About with AI Host: Alex Jarett, Founder, Technology Executives Club® Guest Analyst: Biff Myer, Director of Industry Solutions, CBTS AI in the Enterprise is moving quickly, but many Technology Leaders are still working through the practical realities of adoption, governance, cost, cybersecurity, and data readiness. In this segment from the Technology Executives Review® Mid-June 2026 Edition, Alex Jarett and Biff Myer discuss what Technology Leaders are actually concerned about as AI moves deeper into organizations. The discussion includes insights from the AI in the Enterprise Spring Summit and recent CBTS executive roundtables, where Technology Leaders raised real-world concerns about employee adoption, AI sprawl, rising token costs, cybersecurity friction, data governance, and the pressure to identify AI use cases that create measurable business value. In this episode:* Why many organizations are still struggling with employee AI adoption* How AI sprawl is becoming the next form of shadow IT* Why token costs and AI usage costs may become a bigger budget issue* How cybersecurity teams are being forced to rethink data access and control* Why data readiness remains one of the biggest barriers to enterprise AI success* Why successful AI initiatives need to start with business problems, not shiny toolsThe program also features insights from recent Technology Executives Club® Leadership Briefings, including: *️⃣ Josh Rose, Co-Founder & CEO, Zagger.aiHow organizations can make messy, unstructured business data accessible to AI and turn tribal knowledge into productive workflows *️⃣ Richard Doran, Founder & CEO, Sierra ITSWhy SAP and AI hiring require clearer scoping, faster decision-making, and stronger alignment with business outcomes *️⃣ Tim Walter, CIO & VP, Edward Don & CompanyWhy successful AI initiatives must begin with the business problem first, using his company’s successful AI-powered RFP project as an example *️⃣ Tory Bjorklund, Founder, Victoria Fide ConsultingWhy large technology projects fail, how big-bang approaches create risk, and why organizations need stronger project success assurance *️⃣ Dr. Amit Shah, Founder, GNS AI, LLCAI risks and boundaries in healthcare, where false signals, governance gaps, and execution failures can carry serious consequences *️⃣ Jeff Scheetz, CIO, City of AvondalePeople-centered governance and how Technology Leaders can build support for technology initiatives across the organization ➡️ Watch all of our Leadership Briefings and get weekly AI & Technology Leadership briefings plus exclusive invitations by joining the TEC Insiders Community: www.technologyexecutivesclub.com

How Zagger.ai Turns Unstructured Business Data Into Productive AI Workflows with Josh Rose Guest: Josh Rose, Co-Founder and CEO, Zagger.ai Host: Alex Jarett, Founder, Technology Executives Club® In this episode, Josh Rose of Zagger.ai discusses how his team is helping companies turn messy, unstructured business data into productive AI workflows. Josh explains that while AI models are becoming more powerful, many organizations still struggle to make AI useful because the most important business knowledge is often scattered across emails, chats, Jira tickets, documents, spreadsheets, and conversations. Zagger.ai helps make that real-world data accessible to AI so it can support better decisions and more repeatable workflows. He shares examples of how Zagger.ai is being used to improve key workflows, including a grant writing process where a 16-year archive of historical knowledge helped reduce grant writing time by approximately 30% and shorten onboarding time for new grant writers from three months to one month. The conversation also covers how Zagger.ai is helping teams capture the logic and process of high-performing people, including lead generation workflows where highly customized outreach was reduced from roughly 60 minutes per response to about eight minutes. Josh also discusses project management, software development, team communication, privacy, private LLM options, and why human oversight remains an important part of effective AI adoption. Topics Covered: * Turning unstructured business data into productive AI workflows * Capturing tribal knowledge from emails, chats, documents, and systems * Improving grant writing and onboarding with AI knowledge partners * Scaling the workflows and logic of top performers * Using AI to support lead generation and customized outreach Improving project management and team communication * Protecting sensitive data with private AI deployment options * The importance of keeping humans in the loop ➡️ Listen to the full podcast and watch the Spotlight Interview with Josh Rose here:https://www.technologyexecutivesclub.com/blog/josh-rose-spotlight-interview-how-zagger-ai-turns-unstructured-business-data-into-productive-ai-workflows ➡️ Watch all of our Leadership Briefings and get weekly AI & Technology Leadership Briefings plus exclusive invitations by joining the TEC Insiders Community: www.technologyexecutivesclub.com

AI in Healthcare & Life Sciences: Emerging Trends with Amit Shah | Technology Executives Review® April 2026Host: Alex Jarett, Founder, Technology Executives Club® Guest Analyst: Amit Shah AI in Healthcare & Life Sciences is rapidly moving from experimentation to real-world deployment. In this segment from the Technology Executives Review® April 2026 Edition, Alex Jarett and Amit Shah discuss emerging AI trends in healthcare, including agentic platforms, clinical workflows, governance, and the growing importance of understanding the limits of AI in high-stakes environments. The discussion explores how healthcare organizations are beginning to operationalize AI at scale while balancing workflow integration, patient risk, security, and decision-making accountability. In this episode: * How agentic AI is beginning to transform healthcare workflows * Why governance and control systems are becoming mission-critical * Emerging AI use cases in clinical and operational environments * The risks of deploying AI in high-stakes decision-making scenarios This segment also explores broader trends, including the shift from pilot programs to production-scale AI and why healthcare may become one of the most important proving grounds for enterprise AI. ➡️ Learn more about Amit Shah and see all of his briefings: https://www.technologyexecutivesclub.com/advisory-board-Amit-Shah ➡️ Watch all of our Leadership Briefings and get weekly AI & Technology Leadership briefings plus exclusive invitations by joining the TEC Insiders Community:www.technologyexecutivesclub.com

Title: Leadership Briefing: The One Fix That Solves Today’s Biggest SAP Hiring Challenge with Richard Doran Guest: Richard Doran, Founder & CEO, Sierra ITS Host: Alex Jarett, Founder, Technology Executives Club® Hiring for SAP? Stop chasing unicorns. As more organizations move toward SAP S/4HANA migrations and post-go-live optimization, the competition for experienced SAP talent is getting tighter. But according to Richard Doran, many companies are making the challenge harder by over-scoping roles and underselling the project. In this Leadership Briefing, Richard explains why SAP hiring success depends on clarity, speed, and a well-defined story. The best SAP resources are usually already on billing, so companies need to be precise about the modules, skill sets, and outcomes they actually need. Topics Covered: * Why companies over-scope SAP roles * Why the best SAP resources are rarely waiting around * How S/4HANA migration pressure is changing the talent market * Why slow hiring creates a self-inflicted talent shortage * The difference between technical, functional, and techno-functional SAP resources When to engage recruiting support before or during a migration ➡️Learn more about Richard and see all of his briefings here: https://www.technologyexecutivesclub.com/advisory-board-Richard-Doran

Technology Executives Review® May 2026 Edition Host: Alex Jarett, Founder, Technology Executives Club® Guest Analyst: Dr. Amit Shah, Founder, GNS-AI In this episode of the Technology Executives Review®, Alex Jarett and Dr. Amit Shah break down the most important developments shaping AI in the Enterprise and what Technology Leaders and Tech Business Leaders need to focus on right now. The discussion covers key AI headlines from May 2026 and connects them to what is actually happening inside organizations, including the shift from pilot programs to production-scale AI, agentic systems, governance challenges, and the growing complexity of delivering measurable results from AI initiatives. In this episode:* The latest AI and enterprise technology headlines and what they mean in practice* Why the shift from pilots to production is creating new execution challenges* Where governance and control systems are falling behind rapid AI adoption* How organizations are approaching AI deployment, risk, and decision-making at scale The episode also includes a special segment with Dr. Amit Shah on AI trends in healthcare, including agentic platforms, clinical workflows, and the importance of understanding the limits of AI in high-stakes environments. The program also features insights from recent Technology Executives Club® Leadership Briefings, including: * Tory Bjorklund, Founder, Victoria Fide Consulting* Neil Goodrich, Chief Innovation Officer & CIO, Envista Forensics* Richard Doran, Founder, Sierra ITS* Danny Asnani, VP of Client Outcomes, rSTAR Technologies* Rameshwar Balanagu, Chief Enterprise Architect, UNFI Technology Executives Review® is a monthly briefing designed to help Technology Leaders and Tech Business Leaders stay current on the most important trends shaping AI in the Enterprise. ➡️ Watch all of our Leadership Briefings and get weekly AI & Technology Leadership Briefings plus exclusive invitations by joining the TEC Insiders Community: www.technologyexecutivesclub.com

AI Project Failure and Recovery: Top News Headlines with Tory Bjorklund | Technology Executives Review® March 2026 Host: Alex Jarett, Founder, Technology Executives Club® Guest Analyst: Tory Bjorklund Most AI projects don’t fail because of the technology. They fail because of execution. In this segment from the Technology Executives Review® March 2026 Edition, Alex Jarett and Tory Bjorklund break down real-world examples of AI and enterprise project failures and what organizations can do to recover and improve outcomes. The discussion uses recent headlines to explore where large-scale initiatives break down, including governance gaps, “big bang” transformation risk, and the challenges of executing AI projects inside complex organizations. In this episode: Why large-scale AI transformations often fail due to execution risk How starting with focused use cases leads to better outcomes Where governance is falling behind rapid AI adoption What recent project failures reveal about real-world implementation challenges This segment also explores broader trends, including the impact of AI on workforce decisions and the shift from hype toward accountability and measurable results. ➡️ Learn more about Tory Bjorklund and see all of his briefings: https://www.technologyexecutivesclub.com/advisory-board-Tory-Bjorklund https://www.technologyexecutivesclub.com/advisory-board-Tory-Bjorklund ➡️ Watch all of our Leadership Briefings and get weekly AI & Technology Leadership briefings plus exclusive invitations by joining the TEC Insiders Community: www.technologyexecutivesclub.com

Here's one of our first Spotlight Interviews and in this case, congratulations to Nathan Rajen who is the new CTO of Prolim Corporation. Nathan is also a member of our Board of Advisor program, and very unique in that he is an Interdisciplinary C-Level Technology Leader. He's had roles ranging from CIO, to CTO to CDO and beyond! At Prolim Corporation, he is working with clients on AI, Low Code and Digital Manufacturing. One note about Nathan - he was on the original team at Ford Motor Company when they made the switch to Digital Manufacturing! Congrats to Nathan!