# Building the Future of Tech Services: Chant Vartanian (Founder & CEO) and James H. Herring (CIO) of M-Theory Group

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Podcast: [The Brand Called You](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brand-called-you-1170976)
Published: 2026-05-11T07:15:01+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/episodes/Building-the-Future-of-Tech-Services-Chant-Vartanian-Founder--CEO-and-James-H--Herring-CIO-of-M-Theory-Group-e3j6hnb
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Duration seconds: 4894

## Resource

In this insightful episode of TBCY, Chant Vartanian, Founder & CEO, and James H. Herring, CIO of M-Theory Group, join the host for a deep dive into career-defining moments, evolving technology services, and building a resilient technology business. From personal inflection points to enterprise AI adoption, this conversation offers valuable lessons for technology leaders and innovators. Chant Vartanian and James H. Herring share three pivotal moments that shaped their careers. Discussions include immigrant backgrounds, early exposure to work, difficult decisions around leaving college or military service, and the impact of becoming parents. Lessons on work ethic, resilience, and reinvention from both leaders.

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