DPIT: Governance - Security - Ultimate AI - With Scott Geschel #352
Dissecting Popular IT Nerds, Friday, April 11th, 2025
Interview with Scott Geschel, CIO at Premier Outdoor Living, leads IT across multiple units with a business-first mindset shaped by roles at QVC and in semiconductors. A 23-year Air Force and National Guard veteran, he also enjoys farming and woodworking.
Governance | Security | Ultimate AI
IT's true impact starts with governance and passionate teams.not just flashy tools.
AI is the ultimate goal.
What drives real-world results:
3 Non-Negotiables
- AI Demands Clean Data: Before predicting markets or optimizing workflows, fix data ownership. Dirty data? Forget AI.
- Cybersecurity Needs Passion: Detection tools only work with teams who are 'passionate about what they do.' Tools alone fail.
- AI Integration Requires Data Protection: Keep data local and secure before automating.
'Persist. Stay urgent. Always prep for the next wave.'