Best Matthewconnor Podcasts (2025)

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Scaling Industrial Refrigeration through IT and AI Integration with Thomas Sweet 31:58

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Guest Introduction Tom Sweet is the Chief Information Officer of Industrial Refrigeration Pros, a fast-growing company specializing in large-scale refrigeration systems for warehouses, agriculture, and food processing. Tom joined as the third employee in 2022 after serving as VP of Cloud at a financial company, making a bold move into a new industr…

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How Ventura County Credit Union Embraces AI and Resilience with Richard Lipari 46:00

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Guest Introduction Richard Lipari serves as Chief Information Officer at Ventura County Credit Union, a $1.5 billion community institution with over 75,000 members and eight branches across California’s Central Coast. With more than 17 years in credit unions, Richard has worked his way from IT director at a seven-employee shop to executive leadersh…

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Driving Innovation with Agentic AI and IoT in Ice Distribution with Doug Saunders 44:00

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Guest Introduction Doug Saunders serves as Chief Information Officer at Arctic Glacier Premium Ice, a company with more than 100 years of history serving over 70,000 customers across North America. With a background spanning logistics, distribution, and transformational IT leadership, Doug has focused on aligning innovation with business value crea…

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Protecting Creative Work: Balancing Innovation and Security at Ogilvy with Veronica Millan 1:22:44

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Guest Introduction Veronica Millan serves as Global Chief Information Officer at Ogilvy, one of the world’s largest marketing and advertising agencies. With more than two decades of experience in technology and leadership, she has led global IT initiatives across creative industries, delivering digital transformation and operational resilience at s…

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How Collaboration and Risk Governance Shape Security Strategy with Bill Dunnion 42:27

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Guest Introduction Bill Dunnion serves as Chief Information Security Officer at Mitel and Co-founder of the Canadian Cyber Forum. With more than two decades in IT and security, he has led cybersecurity strategy across telecom, consulting, and enterprise environments. At Mitel, Dunnion oversees global information security operations, aligning compli…

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Modernizing Healthcare IT for Underserved Communities with Padmaja Sastry 29:02

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Guest Introduction: Padmaja Sastry serves as Chief Information Officer at Lowell Community Health Center, a federally qualified nonprofit provider that delivers care to more than 33,000 patients annually across Massachusetts. Trained originally as a dentist in India, Sastry transitioned to health informatics and administration after moving to the U…

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Identity First: Srivatsan Raghavan’s Zero Trust Playbook for Construction IT 42:29

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Guest Introduction Srivatsan Raghavan serves as Chief Information Officer at OHLA USA, a national heavy civil and vertical construction company operating across New York, Illinois, California, and Florida. Over 15 years with the organization, he has led cloud migration, in-house software development, and a zero trust security transformation. Srivat…

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Data First, AI Second: CIO Patrick Lawrence's Roadmap for Mid-Market Expansion 34:51

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Guest Introduction Patrick Lawrence serves as Chief Information Officer at Economy Exterminators, a growing pest control company operating across the Carolinas. With more than 25 years in technology, he blends leadership and practical IT execution to modernize operations, strengthen data integrity, and guide the company through a mid-market expansi…

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How Blue Marlin Partners Thrives in a Changing M&A Market with Peter Kirsch 13:17

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Guest Introduction Peter Kirsch is the Founder and CEO of Blue Marlin Partners, a differentiated private equity firm based in Bethesda, MD. Over the last eight years, he has built Blue Marlin into a platform that now oversees more than $800 million in deployed capital, 30 portfolio companies, and multiple award-winning exits. His model challenges t…

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Building Donor Trust Through Cybersecurity at Los Angeles Mission with Lloyd Fuentes 35:03

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Guest Introduction Lloyd Fuentes serves as the Director of IT at Los Angeles Mission, one of the nation’s most respected nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving the homeless community in Los Angeles. His career began in consulting and network engineering before moving into IT leadership, and over the past five years he has transformed the Miss…

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AI, Healthcare, and the future of Human-Machine Partnership with Nick DeMeo 34:35

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Guest Introduction Nick DeMeo serves as the Chief Information Officer at Vista Clinical Laboratory, a mid-sized medical lab based in Central Florida with operations extending into Virginia and North Carolina. Vista competes with giants like Quest and LabCorp by offering premier laboratory services at affordable prices, catering to nursing homes, do…

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AI, Academia, and Cybersecurity: Insights from Berkeley College’s CISO Dana Kilcrease 37:33

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Guest Introduction Dana Kilcrease serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at Berkeley College, where he has spent more than 14 years rising through the ranks from desktop technician to IT leadership and finally into the CISO role. His career path reflects a rare trajectory of growth within a single institution, giving him a unique perspect…

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Smarter Packaging, Smarter Business: Troy Rydman on AI and Automation at Packsize 35:57

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Guest Introduction Troy Rydman serves as Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at Packsize, a company redefining packaging and manufacturing through automation and sustainability. With a background at AWS and deep experience in security, compliance, and cloud services, Troy brings a unique perspective to how technology dr…

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How Jim Rutt Bridges Nonprofit Tech, Venture Capital, and Cybersecurity 43:44

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Guest Introduction Jim Rutt serves as the Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer of The Dana Foundation, a nonprofit focused on advancing neuroscience and neuroethics. With a career spanning healthcare, finance, and pharmaceuticals, Jim has built a reputation for driving digital transformation and bridging enterprise IT wi…

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From Solo Advisors to Enterprises: How Jedi Builds Systems for Success with Sue Cheema 47:30

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Here's a Glimpse of What You'll Learn How Jedi helps financial advisors and RIAs clean, manage, and secure their databases Why optimizing tech stacks and eliminating redundancy is critical for business growth The role of automation and AI in scaling operations and improving workflows Key differences between working with small firms and large enterp…

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Marc Ashworth on AI, Financial Crimes, and the Frontlines of Banking Security 42:03

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Guest Introduction Marc Ashworth is the Chief Information Security Officer at First Bank, a fourth-generation, family-owned bank headquartered in Creve Coeur, Missouri, with operations across six states. In his role, Marc oversees networking, physical security, financial crimes, and cybersecurity teams, providing a comprehensive approach to protect…

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From Data to Dignity: How Tech Powers Transformation at Atlanta Mission 24:06

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Guest Introduction James Barrell is the Chief Information Officer at Atlanta Mission, the largest and oldest homeless services provider in the Southeast. His career spans insurance, consulting, and corporate CRM systems before he transitioned to the nonprofit world in search of greater purpose and family balance. At Atlanta Mission, James has led a…

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Building a Threat-Informed Cyber Strategy in Fintech with Kyle Draisey 50:10

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Guest Introduction Kyle Draisey serves as the Chief Information Security Officer and Head of Cybersecurity at Sagent, a leading fintech company specializing in mortgage servicing technology. With a military and intelligence background, Kyle has navigated high-stakes environments from tactical SIGINT missions in Iraq to cybersecurity leadership role…

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Balancing Compliance and Cloud Strategy in Finance with Jean-Philippe Gerbi 31:49

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Guest Introduction Jean-Philippe Gerbi is the Chief Information Officer at Metropolitan Commercial Bank, where he oversees technology strategy in a highly regulated and security-sensitive environment. With deep experience in building scalable and secure infrastructures for financial institutions, Gerbi takes a pragmatic and risk-aware approach to d…

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Driving the Future: Rivian’s Gerard Dwyer on Smarter Systems and Bold Innovation 1:11:25

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Guest Introduction Gerard Dwyer serves as the Chief Information Officer at Rivian, a pioneering electric vehicle company reshaping automotive technology. With a global background that spans from Ireland to Silicon Valley, Gerard’s career journey includes executive roles at Google, Waymo, and Swisscom, as well as impactful work in South Africa durin…

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How Technology Quietly Powers Hospitality – With Stephen Ferraguti 34:43

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Guest Introduction Stephen Ferraguti serves as Director of Information Technology at Hansen Properties, a historic and hospitality-rich organization that operates Normandy Farm Hotel, Blue Bell Country Club, and the Farmer’s Daughter restaurant in Pennsylvania. With a background rooted in both tech and customer service, Stephen focuses on the often…

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AI, Ransomware & Real-World Resilience in Healthcare with Ted Williamson 36:37

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Guest Introduction Ted Williamson serves as the Chief Information Officer at Common Ground, a Michigan-based nonprofit organization specializing in crisis intervention and mental health services. He brings decades of experience across healthcare, enterprise IT, and consulting. He spent 15 years at Microsoft, where he led global consulting engagemen…

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Building Trust, Not Turnover: Jason Frame's Guide to Public Sector IT 39:21

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In This Episode Jason Frame begins by outlining the expansive responsibilities of the Southern Nevada Health District, from inspecting restaurants and regulating ambulances to delivering immunizations and managing public health labs. As the lead technology officer, Jason's team not only enabled operations during the COVID-19 crisis but also moderni…

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Balancing Innovation and Security in Higher Education with Carol Smith 39:11

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In This Episode Carol Smith shares how her three-decade journey at DePauw University has been shaped by the powerful community of IT professionals in higher education. She reflects on the challenges of managing a lean IT team while delivering services at the same standard as large universities. By leveraging partnerships like the HESS Consortium an…

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Quantifying Cyber Risk: A CISO’s Path to Boardroom Credibility 42:58

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In This Episode Silvano Silva details how Nevro is using high-frequency spinal stimulation to offer life-changing relief for chronic pain sufferers—especially those with type 2 diabetes. He explains how the implantable device communicates via Bluetooth with a mobile app and cloud infrastructure, creating a highly personalized AI-driven therapy mode…

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AI vs. Invoice Fraud: Inside AppZen’s Security Strategy with Chris Bollerud 35:17

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In This Episode Chris Bollerud shares how AppZen tackles fraud in expense and invoice processes using AI-driven automation. From scanning 100% of expense reports to matching invoices against purchase orders and flagging anomalous vendor behavior, AppZen is transforming how financial compliance is handled in enterprises of all sizes. Chris explains …

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Balancing Cool Tech with Real Strategy: What Every Security Leader Must Learn 32:30

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In This Episode Matthew Mudry dives into his origin story, starting with a childhood fascination for dismantling and rebuilding computers and his entry into the tech world via Circuit City. He shares how a chance encounter with a bank executive launched his career and how pivotal mentorship moments at companies like Clayton and Castleton Commoditie…

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Why Collaboration Beats Competition in Cybersecurity with William Curtiss of Evanta 34:34

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In This Episode: William Curtiss reflects on his evolution from engineering secure operating systems evaluated by the NSA to becoming an influential cybersecurity executive and peer group leader. As Co-Chair of Evanta’s CISO Governing Body, he explains how conferences foster collaboration in a field where everyone is facing the same threats—and why…

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Leading with Integrity and AI: Inside the Mind of a Credit Union CIO 42:11

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Zac Streelman joins The Cyber Business Podcast at a pivotal moment in his career: day 15 as the new CIO of Allegacy Federal Credit Union. Despite being new to the role, Zac brings a deep and varied background that uniquely equips him to navigate Allegacy's transformation. From his early days building PCs with Cyrix 686 chips to roles in education, …

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Building Impactful Tech in the Nonprofit Sector with Kathryn Mattie 39:25

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Kathryn shares how Brightpoint operates at scale with a team of nearly 950 staff supporting families in areas like mental health, early education, and child welfare. While funding comes largely from state and federal partnerships, Kathryn emphasizes the importance of both public and private collaborators—including AWS, a key supporter of Brightpoin…

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Why Cyber Teams Fail Without Process, Practice, and Pressure-Tested Leaders 24:47

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Fred Clayton shares the story of how his career started not in a university, but through military service. After joining the Army to see the world, he was thrust into a technical role that would eventually evolve into a two-decade journey through networking, systems administration, cyber operations, and leadership. He became one of the early archit…

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Cybersecurity, Culture, and the Future of AI in Public Pensions with John Cahill 37:04

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In This Episode John Cahill opens up about what it takes to manage the technology behind a massive public pension fund and the immense responsibility of delivering secure and seamless services to members who depend on monthly benefits. He shares the unique challenges of overseeing systems that handle both sensitive financial data and legislative up…

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Fighting AI with AI: Defending Against Tomorrow’s Threats Today 36:50

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In This Episode Anthony shares how an early brush with an APT shaped his entire security career. At the time, he was managing infrastructure for a global business when federal agents revealed that his organization had been compromised. That launched a one-year investigation that taught him more than any course ever could. The APT used subtle techni…

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The CISO Who Sees Around Corners: Rick Scot on AI, Fraud, and the Future of Security 32:38

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Rick Scot recounts his unexpected path to cybersecurity leadership, beginning with tech support at Disney and evolving into high-level roles at Bank of America and Bank of New York Mellon. He highlights how his passion for continuous learning and pattern recognition made data and threat intelligence natural fits, eventually landing him leadership r…

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Why Cyber Collaboration Is the Secret Weapon in Credit Unions with Sai Poguluru 39:13

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In This Episode Sai opens the conversation by offering insight into the scale and strategy behind YNCU’s cybersecurity posture—supporting 50,000+ members with just 300 employees. He explains how the credit union maintains the same core infrastructure as major banks while relying on collaboration, efficient vendor partnerships, and agile leadership …

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Why Cybersecurity Needs a Champion at the Board Level with Trent Johannesson 1:00:46

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In This Episode Trent Johannesson brings a unique voice to cybersecurity—one shaped by decades of field experience and a determination to learn from the ground up. In this conversation, he explains how Phoenix Energy’s broad service portfolio led to hosting client data and prompted the need for internal reorganization, ultimately landing him in the…

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Securing Generations: How Vector Blends History, Innovation, and Resilience 42:57

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In This Episode Bryan Finney walks through the massive IT and business transformation he’s spearheading at Vector Security—an organization rooted in legacy infrastructure, complex acquisitions, and a fast-evolving physical security market. He breaks down how he unified siloed teams across two companies into “One IT,” introduced enterprise architect…

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AI, Fraud, and the Future of Finance with Gina Nichols of Nymbus 41:38

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In This Episode Gina Nichols discusses the unique position Nymbus holds as a core banking provider for regional banks and credit unions, offering a full-service modern platform or modular “sidecar” systems. She describes how the company enables financial institutions to test new digital experiences without disrupting their legacy systems—giving the…

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Building the Future: How Paragon Films Uses Tech to Shrink Plastic Waste 54:20

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In This Episode Kenny Mullican’s journey begins in software development but quickly takes off when his startup gets acquired by Connectix—the original makers of the QuickCam webcam. He soon transitions from California tech to remote work in Tulsa, working for Logitech and managing video tools long before Zoom was a household name. His early passion…

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Inside AeroVironment: Managing Global Cybersecurity for Uncrewed Defense Systems 39:19

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In This Episode Jan Mast discusses his role leading global cybersecurity at AeroVironment, a defense contractor at the forefront of uncrewed aerial, ground, and now underwater systems. He explains how the company manages international data regulations and CMMC compliance through advanced Microsoft configurations, while continuing to expand its oper…

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Securing Mortgage Data in a 50-State Compliance Maze with Rohbair Jean 55:01

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In this Episode Rohbair Jean sheds light on the unique challenges of securing a mortgage company operating across all 50 states, each with different regulatory requirements. He discusses how compliance often trails behind real-world threats, urging leaders not to treat frameworks like NIST or GLBA as finish lines but as baselines. His advice? Use c…

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M&A Without Mayhem: Cyber Lessons from CISO Frank DePaola 41:51

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In this Episode Frank shares how building a playbook for consistent M&A integration became critical—not just for operations, but for cybersecurity and regulatory alignment. He details his framework built on the Three Cs: Cybersecurity (identity, MFA, EDR, cloud visibility), Compliance (mapping tools across frameworks like ISO, NIST, and CMMC), and …

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Why Public Biotechs Back Better Cybersecurity with Anthony Morano 43:12

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In this episode… Anthony Morano shares how he leveraged a background in finance and self-taught programming to become a hands-on IT and cybersecurity leader in biotech. Starting with annuity calculations in Excel and VB, Anthony moved from labor unions to life sciences, eventually earning leadership roles at some of the most regulated organizations…

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Wiring the Future: Tech-First Strategies in Modern Construction 42:42

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In this episode… Jeff Cann shares how Encore Electric transformed from a $92 million specialty contractor into a technology-powered $400 million enterprise operating across five states. With hundreds of field technicians working on high-elevation and remote job sites, Encore had to solve massive connectivity and digital access issues—including rigg…

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Predicting Risk: How Jaron Jones is Transforming Utility Services with AI 24:31

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In this Episode: Jaron Jones reveals how Elm stands apart by developing most of its operational software in-house—a rare feat in the utility services sector. By maintaining control over its tech stack, Elm can remain agile, secure, and innovative even with a system originally architected two decades ago. Jaron highlights how modernizing critical co…

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Why Cybersecurity in Academia Requires Mission-Driven Leadership 38:39

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In this episode… Shane Wilson shares what makes the IT landscape in academia so distinct—and so difficult. At Centre College, 1,400 students bring over 3,500 personal devices onto the campus network. While most businesses can control their endpoints, higher education must prioritize openness and access. Shane explains how technologies like AI-based…

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Building Smarter Homes with Data: How French Brothers Homes Scales with Tech 31:23

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In this episode… Thomas Berrington shares how his unconventional path from managing restaurants to becoming CIO of a major home builder reflects a broader trend: industries once lagging in tech are now actively seeking data-first leadership. At French Brothers Homes, building 200 homes annually demanded a shift from spreadsheets and manual input to…

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How Grove Is Making Web3 Infrastructure Usable, Scalable, and Secure 43:56

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In this episode… In this episode of the Cyber Business Podcast, Matthew sits down with Fred Teumer to explore Grove’s role in Web3 and the transformative potential of the Pocket Network. Fred unpacks how their decentralized infrastructure allows developers to anonymously and securely access blockchain data—without relying on centralized cloud provi…

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Why Certificate Management Must Change — and How Sectigo Leads the Way 33:47

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In This Episode Jason Scott reveals why automation isn't just a convenience — it's a necessity. As certificate lifespans shrink to 90 and even 47 days, manual management is becoming unsustainable. Jason explains how Sectigo’s innovations allow organizations to automatically manage certificates across diverse environments, ensuring resilience agains…

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The Power of Process: Create a Company That Runs Without You with Adi Klevit 38:38

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In this episode… Building a company that runs smoothly without constant supervision is the dream of every business owner—but few achieve it. Adi Klevit reveals how documenting and implementing the right processes can transform a fast-growing company from chaotic to calm. She breaks down her eight-step system, starting with the leadership mindset ne…