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Start At Zero

Start At Zero

De: Abhijit Verekar
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Start at Zero is a conversation-first podcast about what it actually takes to modernize technology, build a business from scratch, and make sense of AI without the hype. Episodes range from focused 15-minute interviews with government leaders and tech founders to longer deep dives where I walk through what I'm building in real time - the AI agents, the automation stack, the hard lessons from 20 years of consulting.


The tone is direct and honest. I don't do scripted questions or softball setups. I want the story behind the story - what went wrong, what you'd do differently, what nobody in the room was willing to say. Guests should expect a conversation that feels like two people working through a real problem together, not a performance.


Topics include government technology, AI in the real world, entrepreneurship, consulting, procurement, and the messy intersection of all of them. Some episodes are interviews, some are just me thinking out loud about something I built or broke that week.


If you've got a real story - something you built, something that failed, a lesson that cost you - you'll fit right in here. I'll send a loose topic outline beforehand, but the best episodes happen when we go off-script.

© 2026 Start At Zero Ciencia Política Economía Política y Gobierno
Episodios
  • How Long Should Digital Transformation Really Take?

    How Long Should Digital Transformation Really Take?
    Mar 12 2026

    How long should digital transformation actually take?

    Nine months? Twelve? Eighteen? Two years?

    In this episode of Untangled, we break down what truly determines a realistic public sector transformation timeline — and why the answer has far less to do with technology and far more to do with change management, staff capacity, contract negotiations, sunset pressures, and governance.

    We cover:

    • Why readiness and selection can move quickly — but implementation cannot
    • The role of change management in timeline compression
    • What “go-live” really means (and why vendors don’t get to define it)
    • How sunset dates and vendor pressure distort planning
    • Why agencies without an independent advisor often overspend and overextend

    If you're planning an ERP implementation or facing a system sunset, this conversation will help you separate urgency from reality.

    #LocalGovernment #GovTech #ERP #DigitalTransformation #ChangeManagement #PublicSectorLeadership #TechnologyGovernance

    📅 Let’s Stay Connected:
    Hit subscribe so you don’t miss our latest episode. We also go live weekly with more industry insights, so be sure to join us! And if you’ve got questions, drop them in the comments—we’re here to help!

    Government IT Modernization and ERP Strategies for 2025: A Comprehensive Guide for Public Sector Transformation
    ➡ https://conference.averoadvisors.com/2025report

    Top Public Sector ERP Systems: :
    ➡ https://share.hsforms.com/1ee49ru4aSpe3x4Byzuqifgeexml

    Learn More About Avero:
    ➡ https://www.averoadvisors.com

    Connect With Us:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/averoadvisors
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/averoadvisors
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/averoadvisors
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@averoadvisors

    Connect With AV:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/verekar

    (865) 415-3848 | info@averoadvisors.com

    ©2025. Avero Advisors. All Rights Reserved.
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    29 m
  • 5 Budget Decisions That Will Shape Local Government Through 2030

    5 Budget Decisions That Will Shape Local Government Through 2030
    Mar 5 2026

    In this episode of Untangled, an experienced public-sector consultant walks through the five critical technology areas local governments must prioritize as they prepare 2026–2027 budgets.

    With AI now overtaking cybersecurity as the top strategic priority among state CIOs, agencies face mounting pressure to modernize—without overspending, reacting impulsively, or locking themselves into the wrong tools.

    This discussion covers:

    • Why budgeting for AI products is a mistake—and what to fund instead
    • How data quality and governance determine whether automation succeeds
    • Cybersecurity as an operational utility, not a one-time project
    • Cloud and infrastructure modernization strategies that enable—not block—innovation
    • ERP replacement decisions and the 80/20 trap most agencies fall into

    The episode also outlines eight common budgeting mistakes to avoid, including reactive spending, software bloat, and underfunding foundational capabilities.

    Designed for city managers, finance directors, CIOs, procurement leaders, and elected officials, this conversation provides a strategic framework for making disciplined technology decisions that will impact agencies for the next decade—not just the next fiscal year.

    #LocalGovernment #GovTech #AIinGovernment #ERP #Cybersecurity #ITStrategy #DigitalTransformation #PublicSectorLeadership

    📅 Let’s Stay Connected:
    Hit subscribe so you don’t miss our latest episode. We also go live weekly with more industry insights, so be sure to join us! And if you’ve got questions, drop them in the comments—we’re here to help!

    Government IT Modernization and ERP Strategies for 2025: A Comprehensive Guide for Public Sector Transformation
    ➡ https://conference.averoadvisors.com/2025report

    Top Public Sector ERP Systems: :
    ➡ https://share.hsforms.com/1ee49ru4aSpe3x4Byzuqifgeexml

    Learn More About Avero:
    ➡ https://www.averoadvisors.com

    Connect With Us:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/averoadvisors
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/averoadvisors
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/averoadvisors
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@averoadvisors

    Connect With AV:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/verekar

    (865) 415-3848 | info@averoadvisors.com

    ©2025. Avero Advisors. All Rights Reserved.
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    56 m
  • Your Employees Will Reject This ERP Unless You Do This First

    Your Employees Will Reject This ERP Unless You Do This First
    Feb 26 2026

    ERP implementations don’t fail because of software.
    They fail because people were never prepared to change.

    In this episode of Untangled, we unpack why so many government ERP projects stall after go-live — even when the technology works — and why treating change management as “training and emails” is a costly mistake.

    Using real public-sector examples and the Prosci ADKAR framework, we break down what effective organizational change management actually looks like, why awareness and desire matter more than training, and how underinvesting in the people side of ERP leads to resistance, workarounds, and wasted millions.

    If your agency is planning an ERP modernization — or struggling with adoption today — this episode explains what must happen before go-live to make the investment stick.

    📅 Let’s Stay Connected:
    Hit subscribe so you don’t miss our latest episode. We also go live weekly with more industry insights, so be sure to join us! And if you’ve got questions, drop them in the comments—we’re here to help!

    Government IT Modernization and ERP Strategies for 2025: A Comprehensive Guide for Public Sector Transformation
    ➡ https://conference.averoadvisors.com/2025report

    Top Public Sector ERP Systems: :
    ➡ https://share.hsforms.com/1ee49ru4aSpe3x4Byzuqifgeexml

    Learn More About Avero:
    ➡ https://www.averoadvisors.com

    Connect With Us:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/averoadvisors
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/averoadvisors
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/averoadvisors
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@averoadvisors

    Connect With AV:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/verekar

    (865) 415-3848 | info@averoadvisors.com

    ©2025. Avero Advisors. All Rights Reserved.
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    24 m
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