Technology is an important aspect of most businesses today, but the industry itself comes with many nuances that make it hard to navigate for many. You don’t need to be an IT expert, though, to join Chief Operating Officer of Plow Networks Bryan Link as he cuts through the bull$hIT of the IT industry, through personal experiences and interviews with relevant business leaders. Each episode contains powerful insights and a few laughs that bring transparency and authenticity to a seemingly broken industry.
Cut the $hIT
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Technology is an important aspect of most businesses today, but the industry itself comes with many nuances that make it hard to navigate for many. You don’t need to be an IT expert, though, to join Chief Operating Officer of Plow Networks Bryan Link as he cuts through the bull$hIT of the IT industry, through personal experiences and interviews with relevant business leaders. Each episode contains powerful insights and a few laughs that bring transparency and authenticity to a seemingly broken industry.
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