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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.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
• [0:00] Introduction
• [2:52] Why Jody Jankovsky left corporate America to start Blackline and support businesses with IT services
• [5:20] How Jody transitioned from solo engineering projects to building scalable systems with a team
• [8:43] The impact of The E-Myth on Jody’s business growth
• [12:49] Jody outlines the competency ladder — from unconscious incompetence to conscious competence
• [17:06] How a failed project and the 2008 recession nearly ended Jody’s business
• [24:05] Jody’s motivation for writing Technology Intelligence
• [32:28] What business leaders should consider before implementing new technology
• [39:18] Lessons and tips for business growth

In this episode…

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.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
• Heather Bennett on LinkedIn -   / heather-h-bennett  
• Susan Kearney on LinkedIn -   / susanpkearney  
• Newport LLC - https://newportllc.com
• Jody Jankovsky on LinkedIn -   / jody-jankovsky  
• Blackline - https://blacklineit.com
• Allison Cummins on LinkedIn -   / allisonecummins  
• Blue Outcomes - https://blueoutcomes.com
• “Leading With Empathy, Agility, and Efficiency” with Allison Cummins on Growth + Exit - https://newportllc.com/podcast/leadin...
• “The Power of Strategic Leadership: Lessons for Entrepreneurs and CEOs” with Doug Tatum on Growth + Exit - https://newportllc.com/podcast/the-po...
• “Flexible Compute and Energy Innovation: The Future of Bitcoin Mining” with Dan Lawrence on Growth + Exit - https://newportllc.com/podcast/flexib...
• The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0887307280
• Megan Robinson on LinkedIn -   / tritcak  

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