Most companies are somewhere between excited about AI and quietly stuck. In this episode, George sits down with Walt Carper, Founder of Cogsentia, to dig into why so many AI initiatives stall before they ever produce real value, and what it takes to move from pilot to production.

Walt brings 25+ years of hands-on experience leading large-scale technology transformation for Fortune 500 companies and the federal government. The conversation covers the real reasons AI projects fail, how to build a business case that survives the C-Suite and what Human/AI Hybrid Teams look like on the ground.

If your organization is navigating AI adoption, this one is worth your time.

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 Leadership has a credibility problem. There's more content, more frameworks, and more advice than ever and yet engagement is down, managers are struggling, and most organizations aren't ready for what's coming. In this episode, George Adair sits down with Tony Dilorio to get direct about where leaders are failing today, what great management actually looks like in practice, how to hire better, and what AI is already doing to your organization whether you're ready or not. No theory. Just honest, practical leadership for the people building teams right now. 

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 In this episode, George breaks down what it actually takes to lead IT inside a high-growth, PE-backed company, where the CFO is your boss, the acquisition pipeline never stops, and EBITDA is the only language that matters. From building repeatable M&A integration playbooks to governing MSP contracts like a margin lever, this episode is a practical framework for IT leaders who want to stop being seen as a cost center and start being seen as a strategic asset. If you're in that seat or working toward it, this one's for you.

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Today’s episode is about multi-site technology operations, what it really takes to keep more than 50 locations across various service offerings up and running and not just the infrastructure, but the leadership, the partnerships, and the decisions that determine whether the lights stay on when it matters most.

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 In this episode of the Keystone Technology Podcast, George Adair sits down with Tony Dilorio, VP of Sales at Mantix4, to explore how leaders separate meaningful technology trends from market noise. Together, they discuss how to evaluate innovation, decide what deserves real investment, and measure whether a trend is creating lasting business value or just short-term excitement. 

These source notes are here so you know where the supporting facts came from. 

McKinsey Global Tech Agenda 2026:  https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/mckinsey-technology/our-insights/mckinsey-global-tech-agenda-2026

Deloitte Tech Trends 2026: ' https://www.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/topics/technology-management/tech-trends.html

McKinsey State of AI 2025:  https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/quantumblack/our-insights/the-state-of-ai-how-organizations-are-rewiring-to-capture-value

BCG AI Value Gap 2025:

 https://www.bcg.com/publications/2025/are-you-generating-value-from-ai-the-widening-gap

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The Keystone Technology Podcast is where strategy meets execution and technology gets tested against real operational reality. Hosted by George Adair, the show features conversations with industry leaders, technologists, and business voices on what actually works across cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, AI, and beyond. In this episode, George and Tony Diiorio of Mantix4 explore how sellers and strategists work together to build trust, guide customers with credibility, and create long-term value. 

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