The Human Side of Tech Growth with John Vanko, CTO at Pavelka

In this episode, we sit down with John Vanko, CTO at Pavelka based in Austin, Texas, to talk about what really drives successful digital transformation — and it's not just the technology. John shares his perspective on why the human element is often the missing piece in tech growth strategies, and how AI and people can work together to build better, smarter processes rather than replace one another. We dig into: 🔹 How to get real tech buy-in from non-technical stakeholders 🔹 Practical ways to motivate teams to actually adopt new technology (not just tolerate it) 🔹 Why people will always be more complex than AI — and why that's a good thing 🔹 How AI can support human decision-making instead of competing with it 🔹 What digital transformation really looks like as more companies make the leap Whether you're a tech leader trying to drive change from the top or an employee navigating new tools on the ground, this conversation offers a grounded, human-first take on what it actually takes to grow with technology instead of against it. 🎧 Tune in for an honest conversation about leadership, change management, and the future of work in an AI-powered world. 👤 Connect with John Vanko:   / johnvanko   🏢 Learn more about Pavelka: https://pavelka.global/ #DigitalTransformation #AIandHumans #TechLeadership #CTOInsights #FutureOfWork #Podcast