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Tech One, Two is the EMPIST podcast hosted by Founder & CEO John Kampas. Practical conversations on IT, cybersecurity, AI, and growth for people who run the business.
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John Kampas
Founder & CEO of EMPIST. 26+ years helping businesses run Managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, and digital. On Tech One, Two, his job is simple: make sense of tech and give leaders insight they can use right away.
- Chicago operator
Boots-on-the-ground perspective from leading a full-service technology firm across industries.
- Jargon-free by design
Episodes stay practical for owners, ops, and IT leaders, not a vendor keynote.
- Guests who’ve done the work
Security leaders, founders, marketers, and channel voices who turn trends into decisions.
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Listen on Spotify ›What you’ll hear
Built for people who run the business
- AI without the hype
What actually changes for operators: risk, productivity, and where AI belongs in the stack.
- Cybersecurity that holds
Deepfakes, phishing, cloud risk, and defense in depth, explained for people who own outcomes.
- IT that runs the business
Managed IT, cloud, and leadership conversations that stay practical, not tool theater.
- Growth and culture
Founders, partners, and operators on building teams, brands, and businesses that scale.
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01What is Tech One, Two?
Tech One, Two is the EMPIST podcast hosted by Founder & CEO John Kampas. Practical, jargon-free conversations on technology, cybersecurity, AI, and growth for business leaders.
02Who hosts the show?
John Kampas, Founder & CEO of EMPIST. He brings 26+ years leading Managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, and digital for Chicago businesses and beyond. Connect with John on LinkedIn.
03Where can I listen?
Stream Tech One, Two on Spotify, play episodes from this page, or follow updates on the Tech One, Two LinkedIn page.
04What kinds of guests appear?
Operators, founders, channel leaders, security experts, marketers, and nonprofit builders who can turn complex tech into decisions leaders can use.
05Can I be a guest?
Yes. Use the guest form on this page. Tell us what you want to talk about and our team will follow up.
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