BizTech Superhero

Host Joshua McNary talks with Greg Edwards, founder of Watchpoint IT—a Cedar Rapids-based company dedicated to saving businesses time, keeping them secure, and cutting through IT complexity. Greg shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur in the tech and risk management space, highlighting his early ventures in offsite backup, disaster recovery, and his innovative work around ransomware and AI-based cybersecurity.

Joshua and Greg dive into real-world stories about helping businesses navigate tech challenges, the nuts and bolts of running a remote IT company, and the importance of building standardized, forward-thinking processes. They explore the evolving threat landscape—from Microsoft outages to ransomware attacks—and emphasize how staying proactive, resilient, and informed is more important than ever.

You’ll also hear practical advice for small and mid-sized business owners—including the critical need for standardization, robust backup strategies, and keeping up with the rapid advancements in AI technology. Whether you’re a tech leader, business owner, or just curious about how the intersection of technology and risk impacts the modern enterprise, this conversation is packed with insights and actionable tips to help you unleash your inner BizTech superhero.