58. The AI Advantage: How Small Businesses Can Compete (and Win) Like the Big Guys with Brad Groux
This week on UnHacked, we’re talking with Brad Groux (cybersecurity engineer, tech founder, and co-host of The Digital Meld podcast) about how AI is quietly shaping how we build, manage, and lead our businesses.
From SMBs to the enterprise, Brad has worked with it all. In this episode, we break down:
- Why we’re already outsourcing leadership decisions to AI (and what to do about it)
- How SMBs can avoid tech fatigue while still innovating
- The new risks AI introduces, and how to defend against them
- Why cybersecurity and business growth are now inseparable
Whether you're an MSP, a manufacturer, or a business owner trying to stay ahead of the tech curve, this episode gives you a candid look at what’s coming next and how to lead through it.
Creators and Guests

Host
Mario Zaki
During my career, I have advised clients on effective – and cost-effective – approaches to developing infrastructure that fosters productivity and profitability. My work has provided me with a broad-based knowledge of business from the inside, with an expertise in areas that go beyond IT alone, ranging from strategic planning to cloud computing to workflow automation solutions.
