The Evolving Role of Virtual CIOs, with Jeff Roberts

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On this episode of the IT Matters Podcast, Keith and Aaron are joined by Jeff Roberts, Founder & CEO at Innovation Vista. Drawing from his extensive experience as a CIO and consultant, Jeff discusses common pitfalls organizations encounter with VCIO services and shares strategies for leveraging their potential to drive greater efficiency and success.

Conversation Highlights:
00:00 Introducing Jeff Roberts, founder and CEO of Innovation Vista
[03:54] The genesis of Innovation Vista
[05:36] Common missteps with fractional CIOs
[11:06] Building trust in consulting engagements
[24:40] A client’s IT transformation success story
[28:18] Finding the right fit for each client
[40:12] Managing risk effectively in a VCIO model

Notable Quotes:

• "Change has never been faster than it is right now, and it'll never be this slow again." - Jeff Roberts [37:32]
• "You have to go beyond efficiency. You really need to empower the entire business model and transform it." - Jeff Roberts [44:33]

Connect with Jeff Roberts:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertsjeff/
Innovation Vista: https://innovationvista.com/

The IT Matters Podcast is about IT matters and matters pertaining to IT. It is produced by Opkalla, a technology advisory firm that helps their clients navigate the confusion in the technology marketplace and choose the solution that is right for their business.