Category: Fractional CIO
All That Glitters Isn’t ROI: Rethinking Event Innovation
In this episode of Reboot IT, host Dave Coriale sits down with Vinnu Deshetty, Product Manager at the American Chemical Society, Event ROI Coach, and longtime PCMA instructor, to discuss the evolving role of technology in events. They explore how AI is reshaping planning and analytics, how associations can better serve exhibitors and attendees, and…
An Entrepreneurial Approach to AI and the IT-Supported Sandbox
In this episode of Reboot IT, host Dave Coriale, president of DelCor, sits down with Joe Carr, Vice President of Information Technology at the American Academy of Ophthalmology, who shares how “light governance” can encourage experimentation while still protecting member data and intellectual property. They also discuss IT’s evolving role as an enabler rather than…
AI Adoption: Avoiding the Sea of Sameness
In this episode of Reboot IT, host Dave Coriale, president of DelCor, sits down with Kelly Henseler, Marketing and Communications Director at INCOSE, to discuss how associations are actually using AI, and where they’re struggling. Kelly shares what she’s seeing across the community, from rapid adoption by individual contributors to the lag in executive-level strategy…
Curiosity Is the New Currency: Data and AI in the Real World
In this episode of Reboot IT, host Dave Coriale, President of DelCor, sits down with Katherine Bayless, Senior Director of Data and Analytics at the Consumer Technology Association, to discuss how associations are evolving in their use o f data amid rapid advances in AI. Katherine shares candid insights on data governance, trust, hygiene, and…
Tech FOMO, Tough Choices, and the Art of Hitting Pause
In this special guest‑hosted episode of Reboot IT, KiKi L’Italien takes the reins and chats with Trevor Mitchell (President and CEO, IAVM) and Dave Coriale (President, DelCor Technology Solutions) to explore why associations struggle with tech decisions and how decision discipline can change everything. They dig into readiness, risk, AI pressure, and the myths leaders…
501(c) IT Maturity: Why Readiness Matters More Than the Right Tool
Before investing in the next platform or AI tool, associations need to assess whether they’re ready to use it effectively. Association leaders are under constant pressure to modernize. New platforms that promise efficiency, automation, and insight are now amplified by a flood of AI-powered solutions and rising expectations from boards and members alike. Yet many…
MFA and FIDO2: A Safer, Smarter AI-Enabled 365 Environment
In this episode of Reboot IT, host Dave Coriale, President of DelCor, sits down with Andrew Leggett, Director of Cybersecurity at DelCor, and Chris Ecker, Chief Technology Officer at DelCor, to unpack two critical cybersecurity topics every association and nonprofit should be thinking about right now: phishing‑resistant MFA and preparing your Microsoft 365 environment for…
From Polite Nods to Productive Friction: The Power of Partnership
In this episode of Reboot IT, host Dave Coriale, President of DelCor, sits down with David Stephenson, SVP of Technology at Entrepreneurs’ Organization, to unpack what true collaboration really means in associations and nonprofits. Together, they explore the difference between transactional vendor relationships and deep strategic partnerships, how to build psychological safety within project teams,…
It Takes a Triangle: How Business, IT, and Leadership Make AI Work
In this episode of Reboot IT, host Dave Coriale sits down with David Cade, CEO of the American Health Law Association, to explore how AHLA moved from talking about AI to actually using it. David shares how the organization developed policies, balanced innovation with risk, and empowered employees to experiment responsibly. He also breaks down…
AI as Your Thought Partner: Lessons from the Field
In this episode of Reboot IT, host Dave Coriale sits down with Colleen Gallagher, President & CEO of OnWrd & UpWrd, to talk about how associations are using AI as more than just a tool—they’re treating it like a thought partner. Colleen shares real-world examples of AI helping with PR strategy, repurposing research, and freeing…