How Small Businesses Use AI Automation to Cut Costs (and Work Smarter) 08/05/26 SFS Podcast

How can small businesses use AI and automation to cut costs and work smarter? Michael Garcia, founder of Unbound IT, shares his path from a history degree through Rackspace and Oracle to running his own firm, and how technology, AI and entrepreneurship intertwine. Discover insights on cybersecurity, automation and the future of AI in business. Connect With Us On LinkedIn Wes Ulmer -   / wes-ulmer-sd-tech   Michael Garcia -   / michael-garcia-b3191b56   Key Topics Michael Garcia's background and transition into tech Unbound IT's full digital turnkey solutions The impact of AI and automation on business efficiency Cybersecurity best practices and human element risks The evolution and future of AI in the workplace Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Michael Garcia and Unbound IT 02:07 Michael's journey from a history degree to tech 05:01 What Unbound IT does: Full digital turnkey solutions 07:13 Michael's experience with cloud computing at Rackspace 11:07 Burnout and transition from Oracle to entrepreneurship 16:39 Starting Unbound IT and early challenges 19:56 The rise and fall of Rackspace in San Antonio 22:15 Leadership changes and company culture shifts 25:49 Using AI for automation and migration 30:02 Cost savings and efficiency with AI automation 35:30 Cybersecurity analogies and best practices 44:50 The evolution of AI and its impact on jobs 50:26 AI as a tool for smarter work and small business empowerment 57:01 Final thoughts on entrepreneurship and AI 01:02:07 Closing remarks and future AI discussions #AIAutomation #SmallBusiness #SystemsForSanity