Jody Jankovsky is the Founder and CEO of Blackline, a strategic technology partner for small- and medium-sized businesses. Under his leadership, Blackline was recognized twice on the Inc. fastest-growing companies list. With over 45 years of experience in business and technology, Jody created the Technology Intelligence (TQ) framework to help organizations regain control over their technology. He also speaks about AI, technology strategy, and cybersecurity for small- to medium-sized companies.

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Most business leaders know technology is critical, but many still make costly decisions based on sales pitches or blind trust. As tech stacks grow more complex and the pace of change accelerates, leaders face mounting pressure to innovate while lacking the tools or framework to make informed decisions. How can business owners become more tech-savvy?

According to IT strategist Jody Jankovsky, the first step is to recognize the gaps in decision-making and stakeholder alignment. Leaders don’t need to become engineers, but they should develop technology intelligence and awareness to avoid being misled by hype or pushed into misaligned solutions. You can transition from unconscious incompetence to conscious competence by asking questions, understanding business outcomes, and delegating tech initiatives.

In this episode of Growth + Exit, Heather Bennett interviews Jody Jankovsky, Founder and CEO of Blackline, about empowering leaders to make smarter technology decisions. Jody explains how to evaluate new tools, build resilience through adversity, and shift your mindset as a founder.