

Executive Mode: Finding AI's Operational Edge
Welcome to Episode 4 of Executive Mode, the series where we sit down with executives and founders across industries to talk about how they are actually using the latest technology in their day to day, and then have them show us live.
This episode, we are joined by Paul Trapani, Co-Founder of PassTech Development, a software advisory firm that helps organizations regain control of mission-critical systems. Paul also serves as President of LISTnet (Long Island Software and Technology Network), advancing collaboration across the regional technology ecosystem.
We get into how Paul thinks about technology governance, vendor risk, and where AI creates real operational advantage versus unnecessary complexity. Then, we move from theory to practice and have him show us how this thinking comes to life.
Our hosts🎤
Gus Spathis
Founder & CEO, Xogito
Gus' career spans over 30 years, managing businesses and award-winning teams and technology. He has focused on realizing entrepreneur's visions by solving difficult problems efficiently and creating breakthrough solutions.
As an entrepreneur himself he has participated in founding over a dozen different companies. He is a sought-after advisor by venture capitalists, angel investors, and private equity firms.
Paul Trapani
Co-Founder, PassTech Development
Paul Trapani is the Co-Founder of PassTech Development, a software advisory firm that helps organizations regain control of mission-critical systems. He works directly with executive teams on technology governance, vendor risk, and where AI creates real operational advantage versus unnecessary complexity. He also serves as President of LISTnet (Long Island Software and Technology Network), advancing collaboration across the regional technology ecosystem.
About Xogito
Xogito partners with startups and enterprises to design and deliver scalable, high-performance systems using modern engineering and AI-driven practices. With over 20 years of experience, Xogito helps teams launch new products, rebuild fragile MVPs, modernize infrastructure, and implement intelligent workflows that scale with the business.
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