In this episode, cybersecurity auditing expert Lori Crooks joins Glen to break down CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) and why it’s about to become unavoidable for thousands of organizations connected to the Defense Industrial Base. They explore what CMMC actually requires, how Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) drives compliance scope, and why small subcontractors and “subs of subs” are often the most at risk. Lori walks through readiness assessments, audits, incident response requirements, and the real costs of getting compliant, including tooling, documentation, and third-party auditors. The conversation also covers FedRAMP, NIST frameworks, AI governance risks, cloud security, and why even printers, mobile devices, and ticketing systems can become cybersecurity liabilities. If your organization works with the DoD, government agencies, or sensitive data, this episode offers a clear, real-world look at what compliance actually takes and why waiting may cost you future contracts.

In this episode of Data and Confused, Manuj Aggarwal joins Glen Kendell for a wide-ranging conversation on why AI adoption feels chaotic, dangerous, and transformative all at once. Manuj, a 30-year technology veteran with multiple AI patents, explains why artificial intelligence is fundamentally different from every technology that came before it. Unlike tools that enhanced physical labor, AI enhances human cognition, and that changes everything. They explore why most organizations are deploying AI without strategy or oversight, how uncontrolled AI agents create data chaos, and why traditional software systems like CRMs and ERPs may not survive the next five years. The conversation dives deep into Manuj’s concept of a “digital twin” an AI reflection of the human mind that helps individuals and teams use AI safely, purposefully, and at scale. This episode goes beyond prompts and productivity hacks to ask bigger questions about identity, purpose, data ownership, and what it means to stay human in an AI-driven world.

In this episode of Data and Confused, Glen is joined by Chris Brown of WoW Remote Teams to explore what actually makes remote and nearshore hiring succeed or fail. Chris shares hard-earned lessons from scaling teams across Latin America, including why communication and expectations matter more than cost savings, how to avoid hiring “unicorns,” and what it really means to integrate remote talent as part of your team instead of outsourcing work into a black box. They also dive into how AI is changing hiring, onboarding, and productivity, from cleaning up chaotic knowledge bases to accelerating everyday work, and why human judgment is still critical in an AI-driven world. If you’re an entrepreneur, founder, or leader thinking about remote teams, nearshoring, or AI-enabled work, this conversation offers practical insight grounded in real-world experience.

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