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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.'

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