Get ready for an electrifying ride through the tech trenches with Jason "JJ" James, CIO at Aptos and barbecue champion extraordinaire! In this action-packed episode of The Enterprise Edge, Mark Vigoroso sits down with his former colleague turned advisory council member for a no-holds-barred conversation that spans from hiring comedian Gilbert Gottfried to motivate IT teams, to cutting through the AI hype plaguing the retail industry. JJ pulls no punches as he reveals which AI initiatives are pure smoke and mirrors, warns about the coming "agentic eclipse" that will overshadow traditional shadow IT, and explains why quantum computing could either revolutionize medicine or break every encryption system on Earth. From running a $400K business at 19 to judging competitive barbecue across eight states, this Renaissance tech leader delivers unvarnished insights on governance, cybersecurity threats, and why focusing on people still trumps the latest technology trends. Whether you're a CIO navigating the AI minefield or just want to hear about the best barbecue hidden in a Kansas City gas station, this episode serves up wisdom with a side of geek humor that'll leave you hungry for more. Stream it now!