The Keystone Technology Podcast

AI Adoption & Implementation in the Enterprise

Leave a review and tell us what topics you want us to tackle next. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2606172/fan_mail/new] 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. Cogsentia https://www.cogsentia.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/services/page/a818a033a20a087267/ Keystone Technology Partners https://keystonetechpartners.org/ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2606172/support]

The Future of Leadership

Leave a review and tell us what topics you want us to tackle next. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2606172/fan_mail/new]  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.  https://keystonetechpartners.org/ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2606172/support]

IT-as-A Business Function

Leave a review and tell us what topics you want us to tackle next. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2606172/fan_mail/new]  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. https://keystonetechpartners.org/ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2606172/support]

Leading Multi-Site Technology Operations

Leave a review and tell us what topics you want us to tackle next. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2606172/fan_mail/new] 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. https://keystonetechpartners.org/ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2606172/support]

Tech Trends That Matter

Leave a review and tell us what topics you want us to tackle next. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2606172/fan_mail/new]  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 [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 [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 [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 [https://www.bcg.com/publications/2025/are-you-generating-value-from-ai-the-widening-gap] https://keystonetechpartners.org/ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2606172/support]