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Untangled
Abhijit Verekar
124 episodes
12 hours ago
Every agency wants modernization to move faster—but how fast is realistic? In this episode of Untangled, Megan Seaton and Robert Kornovich break down the truth about transformation timelines. From readiness assessments to implementation realities, they discuss how leadership, change management, and vendor coordination define what’s possible. They also unpack why timelines often slip, what clients overlook when setting expectations, and how third-party oversight prevents costly mistakes. Becau...
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Every agency wants modernization to move faster—but how fast is realistic? In this episode of Untangled, Megan Seaton and Robert Kornovich break down the truth about transformation timelines. From readiness assessments to implementation realities, they discuss how leadership, change management, and vendor coordination define what’s possible. They also unpack why timelines often slip, what clients overlook when setting expectations, and how third-party oversight prevents costly mistakes. Becau...
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Episodes (20/124)
Untangled
From Phoenix to Policy: Reflections on Housing Innovation at NAHRO 2025
Innovation, AI, and community engagement were front and center at this year’s NAHRO Conference in Phoenix. In this episode of Untangled, Megan Seaton and Robert Kornovich recap key insights from conversations with housing leaders, commissioners, and technology vendors shaping the future of affordable housing. They discuss how AI, modernization, and workforce challenges are redefining how housing authorities serve their communities. This episode covers: How AI is transforming housing operation...
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1 week ago
36 minutes

Untangled
What’s a Realistic Timeline for Public Sector Transformation?
Every agency wants modernization to move faster—but how fast is realistic? In this episode of Untangled, Megan Seaton and Robert Kornovich break down the truth about transformation timelines. From readiness assessments to implementation realities, they discuss how leadership, change management, and vendor coordination define what’s possible. They also unpack why timelines often slip, what clients overlook when setting expectations, and how third-party oversight prevents costly mistakes. Becau...
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1 week ago
29 minutes

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What’s a Realistic Timeline for Public Sector Transformation?
Every city wants transformation fast—but is faster always better? In this episode of Untangled, Megan Seaton and Robert Kornovich break down what it really takes to modernize a public agency. From readiness assessments to vendor negotiations to go-live dates, they unpack the realities that determine project timelines—and why change management often matters more than technology itself. If you’ve ever wondered why projects get delayed or why vendors push aggressive timelines, this one’s for you...
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2 weeks ago
29 minutes

Untangled
Modern Policing & Data-Driven Leadership: A Conversation with Chief Paul Noel
In this episode of Untangled, Avero Advisors CEO Abhijit Verekar sits down with Chief Paul Noel, Knoxville’s 27th Chief of Police, to explore how visionary leadership and technology are reshaping modern policing. Knoxville Police Department Website: https://knoxvilletnpolice.gov/ Chief Noel, who joined KPD in 2022 after more than 25 years with the New Orleans Police Department, has led one of the most dramatic public safety turnarounds in the country. Under his leadership, Knoxville has seen ...
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1 month ago
1 hour 24 minutes

Untangled
From Benchmarks to Predictive SIS: The Future of Student Data
This episode of Untangled explores how student data is moving beyond static benchmarks toward predictive insights that can actually guide educators, counselors, and families. We discuss: Why legacy SIS platforms limit progressHow AI can support counselors facing 500:1 caseloadsThe role of predictive analytics in identifying at-risk students earlierWhy governance and privacy must guide every stepThe future of student data isn’t just reports—it’s actionable insight that supports students, famil...
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1 month ago
49 minutes

Untangled
From Disaster to Best Practices: Lessons in Government ERP
ERP projects don’t have to end in disaster. While some agencies struggle with payroll crises and costly failures, others—like Atlanta—prove that success is possible when leaders follow proven principles. In this episode of Untangled, we explore: Why proven platforms outperform custom buildsThe critical role of stakeholder engagement and data qualityHow process improvement and domain expertise prevent failureThe $55 million lesson from San Francisco’s payroll disasterThe difference between fai...
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1 month ago
16 minutes

Untangled
2026 Paradigm Shifts: Rethinking Government ERP Implementations
The landscape of government ERP is shifting fast. As agencies look ahead to 2026, it’s clear the old frameworks for selection, contracts, and implementation no longer fit today’s realities. From AI maturity and workforce expectations to reporting, training, and procurement models, the next wave of ERP projects requires a fundamentally different approach. In this episode, we break down the paradigm shifts agencies must understand to reduce risk, avoid costly failures, and build systems that tr...
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1 month ago
39 minutes

Untangled
ERP Contracts Uncovered: Avoiding the Fine Print Traps
Once you sign an ERP contract, your leverage is gone. So why are so many public-sector agencies still rushing that moment? In this episode of Untangled, Megan sits down with Avero Project Manager Billie to unpack the realities of ERP contract negotiation. They share insights from the field—including current client stories—and reveal the most overlooked (and costly) missteps. You’ll learn: Why “go-live” must be clearly defined—by you, not the vendorHow to structure milestone-based payment term...
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1 month ago
27 minutes

Untangled
Modern Finance in Government: AI, Strategy & the Future CFO
From ARPA funds to AI, the role of government finance leaders is shifting—and fast. In this episode of Untangled, the Avero team breaks down the trends shaping the future of public-sector finance, strategy, and modernization. Fresh off the GFOA conference, they dive into what’s real, what’s just buzz, and how CFOs and finance professionals can stay ahead. You’ll learn: Why AI interest is rising—but implementation still needs human oversightHow the Financial Data Transparency Act (FDTA) is dri...
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2 months ago
46 minutes

Untangled
Procurement Politics: How to Keep Vendor Selection Fair & Focused
Procurement isn’t just paperwork—it’s politics. And if you don’t manage it strategically, your entire ERP project could be compromised. In this episode of Untangled, the Avero team digs into the behind-the-scenes dynamics that shape fair vendor selection—and what public agencies can do to stay above reproach. You’ll learn: How to avoid RFP language that favors one vendorWhy Phase 0 discovery builds better, more neutral requirementsWhat it really means to be vendor agnostic (and how to spot re...
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2 months ago
42 minutes

Untangled
Define Success Before You Fund It: Project Scope Done Right
In this episode of Untangled, Megan and Robert Karnovitch walk through one of the biggest blind spots in ERP and modernization projects: vague or one-sided scopes that lead to underbudgeting, delays, and rework. You’ll learn: Why single-author scopes create alignment problemsHow executive turnover can pause projects midstreamWhat to ask before inserting a number in your capital budgetWhy internal resource planning is more important than people thinkHow to use RFIs and assessments to clarify s...
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2 months ago
38 minutes

Untangled
EAM in Focus: Strategic Asset Management for Modern Government
What does it take to modernize how governments manage roads, bridges, buildings—and everything in between? In this episode of Untangled, Avero Advisors CEO Abhijit Verekar sits down with Associate Consultant Caleb Cruz to break down the complexities, opportunities, and overlooked challenges in modern Enterprise Asset Management (EAM). Tune in for an insider look at: Why EAM is more than just work orders—it’s strategic financial stewardshipHow GIS, mobile access, and asset hierarchies impact i...
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2 months ago
40 minutes

Untangled
AI & GovTech: The Race to Do It Right
In this episode of Untangled, AV sits down with Vidhu Shekhar, AI thought leader and Microsoft executive, to explore what it really means to lead in the age of artificial intelligence—from space-based data centers to responsible AI adoption in local government. They unpack the realities behind the "AI race": rapid innovation, vendor hype, overwhelmed agencies, and the hidden costs of chasing shiny tools without a strategy. Learn why the real path to dominance isn't about speed—it's about serv...
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3 months ago
28 minutes

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AI’s Tipping Point: July’s Seismic Shifts in GovTech
In this solo episode, AV breaks down what made July 2025 a defining moment in AI and government technology. From the release of Grok-4 and the anticipated rollout of GPT-5 to massive infrastructure investments and evolving federal AI policy—this update is packed with insight. We also explore local government use cases, smart city wins, and why the public sector must start with strategy before chasing tools. If you're navigating modernization, procurement, or policy—this one's for you. 👉 Don...
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3 months ago
42 minutes

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Timelines, Trust & Transformation: What It Really Takes to Modernize Public Sector Tech
ERP projects don’t fail because of software—they fail because of unrealistic timelines, poor planning, and missing advocacy. In this episode of Untangled, Avero’s Abhijit Verekar and Robert Kornovich unpack the real drivers behind successful (and unsuccessful) digital transformation efforts in the public sector. From misunderstood sunset dates to go-live myths, this conversation goes deep on: What a “realistic” transformation timeline actually looks likeThe overlooked role of change managemen...
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3 months ago
29 minutes

Untangled
Modernizing Government Finance: Insights from GFOA 2025
What’s really driving the future of government finance? In this episode of Untangled, Avero’s Megan Seaton, Abhijit Verekar, and David Buchan share raw, real-time insights from the 2025 GFOA Annual Conference. From AI tools that promise the moon to procurement teams overwhelmed by legacy processes, this episode unpacks what public finance leaders are thinking—and what’s actually working. We cover: The AI hype vs. reality in ERP modernizationWhy procurement and IT strategy must evolve together...
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3 months ago
46 minutes

Untangled
GFOA 2025: What Public Finance Leaders Are Really Talking About
Live from the GFOA 2025 conference, Avero Advisors recaps the real-world challenges, surprising confessions, and hard-earned lessons shared by finance leaders from across the country. In this special episode, AV and team break down the biggest themes heard on the floor: from outdated RFPs and missed reporting requirements to contract missteps and go-live confusion. You’ll hear: What’s going wrong in ERP projects (straight from our confessional wall)How to rethink your RFP process to actually ...
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3 months ago
30 minutes

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Public Good, Private Code: AI Ethics in Local Government
AI in government isn’t just about automation—it’s about ethics, accountability, and public trust. In this episode of Untangled, we sit down with Tom Gilbert, CEO of Hortise.AI and one of the world’s first PhDs in AI Ethics, to explore the very real consequences of putting artificial intelligence to work in the public sector. From invisible bias in automated tools to the danger of vendor lock-in, we examine why values like transparency, explainability, and civic oversight matter more than ever...
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4 months ago
55 minutes

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Beyond the Bid: What the UK’s £144M ERP Deal Teaches Us About Transformation
When the UK government awarded a £144 million contract to Workday and Cognizant, it wasn’t just about technology—it was a masterclass in scale, procurement efficiency, and what it takes to modernize across multiple agencies. In this episode of Untangled, Avero Advisors CEO Abhijit Verekar (AV) breaks down one of the largest ERP initiatives in UK public sector history—what it means for global GovTech, and what U.S. leaders can learn from their approach. AV explores: How the UK leveraged G-Clou...
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4 months ago
22 minutes

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Flight Plan for ERP: Lessons in Leadership, Checklists, and Control
What do ERP transformations and flying a plane have in common? More than you'd think. In this unique episode of Untangled, Avero CEO Abhijit Verekar (AV) is joined by Associate Consultant and pilot-in-training Isaac to explore the surprising parallels between aviation and public sector ERP implementation. From pre-flight prep to landing protocols, AV and Isaac walk through the critical phases of digital transformation using the cockpit as a metaphor. They discuss why readiness assessments mat...
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4 months ago
48 minutes

Untangled
Every agency wants modernization to move faster—but how fast is realistic? In this episode of Untangled, Megan Seaton and Robert Kornovich break down the truth about transformation timelines. From readiness assessments to implementation realities, they discuss how leadership, change management, and vendor coordination define what’s possible. They also unpack why timelines often slip, what clients overlook when setting expectations, and how third-party oversight prevents costly mistakes. Becau...