Recorded live at PoweredUp Tech Fest, this episode of The (Un)Buttoned Up Podcast features Matt Sickles, a seasoned technology and cybersecurity executive at CDW, with more than three decades of experience helping organizations build and protect trust in an increasingly digital world.

Matt shares with us about his Doc Martin collection, in addition to sharing his perspective on where AI and emerging technologies are headed, why trust has become one of the most valuable assets a business can have, and how leaders can embrace innovation without compromising security. Security should not be an afterthought, it should be a model of expense that protects the revenue input.

From the rapid evolution of AI to the growing importance of resilience, governance, and strategic leadership, this conversation explores how organizations can prepare for what's next while staying focused on the people they serve. Whether you're a business leader, technology professional, or simply curious about the future of AI, Matt offers practical insights that cut through the hype and focus on what truly matters.

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AI is changing every industry—but most companies are simply adding AI onto old processes instead of rethinking how work gets done.

In this episode, Steph and Kathryn sit down with Eric Foster, CEO and founder of TENEX.AI, to discuss what it really means to build an AI-native company. After decades in cybersecurity leadership and building one of the industry's largest managed security businesses, Eric set out to create TENEX.AI from the ground up with artificial intelligence at its core rather than as an add-on. He has spoken extensively about the difference between "AI-native" and "AI-bolted-on" organizations, the future of cybersecurity, and how AI is reshaping enterprise operations.

Unbuttoned Up truths:
✔ AI isn't just another technology—it's a new operating model.
✔ Companies that redesign work around AI will outperform those that simply automate old processes.
✔ Organizations that start learning today will have a significant competitive advantage.

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Artificial intelligence is no longer a future initiative—it's reshaping how organizations operate today. In this special episode recorded at PoweredUp, we sit down with three technology leaders to discuss how businesses are moving beyond AI experimentation and into real-world execution.

Join Brian Beesley from Slalom, Marianne Kirkland from TD SYNNEX, and Vlad Voyuts from Dynasty Financial Partners as they share practical insights on AI adoption, governance, security, workforce transformation, and where organizations are seeing measurable business value.

Whether you're just beginning your AI journey or scaling enterprise initiatives, this conversation is packed with actionable advice, lessons learned, and predictions for what's next.

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